In 2024, the forecast for pneumonia mortality among women in the US is 10.2 deaths per hundred thousand, continuing a downward trend from the actual figure of 10.6 in 2023. Projected figures suggest a decline: 9.7 in 2025, 9.3 in 2026, 8.8 in 2027, and 8.4 in 2028. This represents a year-on-year decrease of approximately 4.9% in 2025, 4.1% in 2026, 5.4% in 2027, and 4.5% in 2028. Over the five-year period from 2024 to 2028, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is a decrease of around 4.7% annually.
Future trends to watch for:
- Advancements in medical technologies and treatments that could further reduce pneumonia mortality rates.
- Potential impact of public health initiatives and vaccinations on pneumonia prevention.
- Demographic changes and their effects on susceptibility to pneumonia.
