Key Highlights
North America held the dominant market share of 34.35% in 2024
Asia Pacific is the fastest-growing region at a CAGR of 5.87% (2025 to 2032)
Segments Breakdown:
By Type:
Functional MR Imaging (fMRI) Systems held the highest share of 52.43% in the global market in 2024
Functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (fNIRS) Systems is the fastest-growing segment at a CAGR of 5.97%
Positron Emission Tomography (PET) System held the lowest share of 28.54% by type segment
By Application:
Hospitals held the leading market share of 64.22% in the global market in 2024
Diagnostic Imaging Centres is the fastest-growing segment, which held a CAGR of 5.97%
Others segment held 11.14% under application segment.
Functional Brain Imaging Systems Market Report reveals in-depth qualitative and quantitative insights, including the market’s expansion from USD 5.31 Bn (2024) to an anticipated USD 8.24 Bn by 2032, at a CAGR of 5.65% (2025 to 2032). This is driven by the increasing number of neurological disorders, including Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, and others, which is anticipated to favor product demand.
The report comprises a competition matrix, global player benchmarking, drivers, restraints, opportunities, challenges (DROC), pricing & cost structure analysis, market trend analysis, regulatory & standards, Porter’s Five Forces, PESTLE analysis, Key Opinion Leader (KOL) insights, and others.
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Global Functional Brain Imaging Systems market size from 2024 to 2032, with 2024 valued at USD 5.31 Bn and 2032 valued at USD 8.24 Bn at a CAGR of 5.65%. The market is witnessing constant growth owing to the rising availability of AI-powered brain image analysis tools and the growing aging population worldwide. Similarly, the escalating growth and enhancement of healthcare infrastructure fuel the growth of Functional Brain Imaging Systems demand.
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The above depicts the market size of Functional Brain Imaging Systems by region for 2024 and 2032. North America is expected to observe the leading market share of 34.35% at a market size of USD 1.82 Bn in 2024 and USD 2.85 Bn in 2032 respectively. The presence of robust advanced healthcare infrastructure in the US and Canada, which is resulting in the high adoption of brain imaging technologies.

On the basis of type, Functional MR Imaging (fMRI) Systems held the dominating segment in the Functional Brain Imaging Systems market. The product’s superior spatial resolution, as well as its non-invasive and radiation-free technology, is anticipated to draw more consumers in comparison with other types of products. Moreover, the rising use in neurological diagnostics is expected to fuel the product demand.
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Based on application, hospitals held the leading market share of 64.22% at a market size of USD 3.4 Bn in 2024 and USD 5.28 Bn in 2032. The presence of a large number of trauma, neurological, and psychiatric patients who highly require the use of functional imaging has a significant impact on the dominance in the hospital sector. Likewise, hospitals have the capital as well as space for Functional Brain Imaging Systems, including MRI, PET, and MEG scanners.
