In 2023, Italy recorded a caesarean section rate of 315.0 surgical procedures per thousand live births. From 2024 to 2028, the forecasted data suggests a gradual decline in the caesarean section rate: 311.2 in 2024, decreasing to 298.0 by 2028. The year-on-year percentage change shows a consistent reduction: -1.09% between 2024 and 2025, -1.11% between 2025 and 2026, -1.05% between 2026 and 2027, and -1.06% between 2027 and 2028. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the period from 2024 to 2028 is forecasted to decrease by approximately 1.06% annually.
Future trends to watch for include advancements in maternal healthcare practices, policies promoting natural births, and evolving medical guidelines that could further impact the rate of caesarean sections in Italy.
