The perinatal mortality rate in Japan stood at 2.1 deaths per thousand births in 2023. Forecasted data from 2024 to 2028 shows a slight decrease, with values ranging from 2.0 in 2024 to 1.9 by 2026, and stabilizing at 1.9 through 2028. Year-on-year variations illustrate a 4.8% decline from 2023 to 2024, no change from 2024 to 2025, and a further 5% decline from 2025 to 2026, followed by stabilization. This suggests a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of approximately -2.02% over the five-year period from 2024 to 2028.
Future trends to watch for include advancements in prenatal and neonatal care technologies, public health initiatives aimed at reducing perinatal deaths, and demographic shifts such as an aging population, which could impact healthcare quality and accessibility for expectant mothers and newborns.
