In 2023, the maternal mortality ratio in Singapore stood at 8.0 units (deaths) per hundred thousand live births. From the provided forecast data starting 2024, the ratio is expected to decrease to 7.0 units and remain stable until 2025. Subsequently, the ratio is projected to further decrease to 6.0 units from 2026 through 2028.
Year-on-year variation for 2024 compared to 2023 is a decrease of 12.5%. The ratio remains unchanged in 2025 relative to 2024, indicating stability. From 2025 to 2026, there is an additional decrease of 14.3%, with the rate staying constant up to 2028. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) analysis over the last five years shows an average annual decrease of 5.6%.
Future trends to watch for include ongoing improvements in healthcare infrastructure, advancements in maternal care protocols, and potential policy changes aimed at maternal health. Keeping track of these variables will be crucial in predicting further declines in the maternal mortality ratio in Singapore.
