The forecast data suggests a continual decline in infant deaths in Japan from 2024 to 2028. In 2023, the number of infant deaths stood at 1.26 thousand. The year-on-year percentage change shows a consistent downward trend: 8.77% decrease in 2025, 9.42% in 2026, 9.79% in 2027, and 10.77% in 2028. Over the five-year period, this translates into a cumulative annual growth rate (CAGR) indicating an average annual decrease of approximately 9.68%.
Future trends to watch for:
- Further advancements in healthcare and prenatal care could accelerate the reduction in infant mortality rates.
- Societal and governmental policies focusing on maternal and infant well-being may significantly impact these figures.
- Demographic changes, such as declining birth rates, could also play a role in future infant death statistics.
