The lifetime risk of maternal death in the US is projected to increase slightly from 0.037 in 2024 to 0.039 by 2028. Analyzed year-on-year, this represents a variation of approximately 2.7% from 2024 to 2025, stabilizing at around 2.6% for the subsequent years, 2026 to 2028. When examining the compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) over this five-year period, the average annual increase is about 1.3%.

Future trends to watch for include:

Potential policy changes in healthcare that could impact maternal health outcomes.
Advancements in medical technologies focused on maternal care.
Socioeconomic factors influencing maternal health, including access to prenatal care.
Public health interventions targeting reductions in maternal mortality rates.