Rising radiation safety demand to drive medical detection market to $2.22b

Hospitals accounted for 71.7% of the market in 2025.

The global medical radiation detection, monitoring, and safety market is expected to grow from $1.47b in 2026 to $2.22b by 2031, according to MarketsandMarkets™.

The market is driven by increasing awareness of radiation exposure risks amongst patients and healthcare professionals, along with greater emphasis on radiation safety training and compliance.

Healthcare providers are also adopting radiation monitoring and safety solutions to improve patient and staff protection during medical imaging and radiation therapy procedures.

Meanwhile, gas-filled detectors are expected to see strong demand due to advances in sensitivity, miniaturisation, and performance, as well as expanding healthcare services and stricter radiation monitoring requirements.

Demand for radiation safety products, including full-body, face, and hand protection equipment, is also rising. Growth in healthcare infrastructure, particularly in developing countries, is increasing the need for protective equipment in hospitals and diagnostic centers to safeguard healthcare workers from radiation exposure.

Personal dosimeters held the largest product share at 66% in 2025. Gas-filled detectors are projected to post the fastest growth, with a CAGR of 9.4% through 2031, whilst hospitals remained the largest end-user segment, accounting for 71.7% of the market in 2025.