The neonatal mortality rate in India has been on a steady decline from 28.2 deaths per thousand live births in 2013 to 16.9 in 2023. By 2023, it stood at 16.9 deaths per thousand live births. The year-on-year variation over the last two years showed a decline of 5.76% in 2022 and 6.11% in 2023. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the last 5 years up to 2023 was -5.73%, indicating an average annual reduction in neonatal mortality. Forecast data suggests a continuation of this trend, with the rate expected to decrease to 11.6 by 2028, supported by an anticipated 5-year CAGR of -5.99% and an overall growth rate reduction of 26.58%.
Future trends to watch for:
- Impact of healthcare reforms and policies.
- Advancements in neonatal care and technology.
- Improvement in maternal health and nutrition.
- Government and NGO initiatives for better healthcare accessibility.
