The female maternal mortality ratio in Ghana has shown a consistent decrease from 2013 to 2023, moving from 321.0 to 273.0 deaths per 100,000 live births. This downward trend reflects improvements in maternal healthcare over the years. From 2024 onwards, the data is forecasted to continue declining steadily, reaching 246.0 by 2028. The year-on-year variation has generally ranged between -0.93% to -2.51% with a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of -1.8% as of 2023. The forecasted CAGR from 2024 to 2028 is -1.62%, translating into a forecasted 5-year growth rate decline of -7.87%.
Future trends to watch for include:
- Continuing advancements in maternal healthcare and interventions.
- The impact of socioeconomic factors and healthcare policies on maternal health.
- Possible variations due to unforeseen public health challenges or initiatives.
