The maternal mortality rate in Sweden from 2013 to 2023 has shown considerable fluctuations. In 2013, it stood at 6.2 deaths per hundred thousand live births. Following a marked decline to 1.7 in 2015, the rate fluctuated, peaking at 7 in 2020. By 2023, it settled at 3.8. Year-on-year variations have been significant, ranging from a decrease of 62.86% in 2021 to an increase of 100% in 2020. Over the last five years, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) averaged –2.44%.
Going forward, the forecasted maternal mortality rate is expected to stabilize at 3.8 deaths per hundred thousand live births through 2028, showing no year-on-year change nor growth, aligning with the observed flat trend from 2023.
Future Trends to Watch for:
- Potential impacts of healthcare policy changes.
- Improvements in prenatal and maternal care techniques.
- Innovations in medical technology and their adoption rates.
- Behavioral and societal shifts regarding maternal health.
