Radiologist Workforce Scarcity Drives Teleradiology Market Toward $26.94B by 2035

NewsData.io · United States · Sep 16, 2026

A new Market Research Future report projects the global teleradiology market will grow from $7.12 billion in 2025 to $26.94 billion by 2035, at a 15.10% CAGR. The primary driver is a structural radiologist workforce shortage — the U.S. sees imaging volumes growing ~5% annually against radiologist headcount growth under 2%, while the UK faces a projected 40% consultant shortfall by 2028. For staffing firms operating in healthcare, this signals sustained demand for locum radiologist placement, remote reading contract staffing, and allied imaging talent pipelines, particularly in overnight, subspecialty, and rural coverage roles. The NHS alone spends over £325 million annually on outsourced and locum reporting, underscoring the scale of the opportunity.