Based on the forecast data, the number of Caesarean sections performed per hundred thousand women in Italy is showing a declining trend from 2024 to 2028, with yearly figures diminishing from 412.5 in 2024 to 400.5 by 2028. This represents a gradual decrease of approximately 2.9% over these years, reflective of changing medical practices or demographic factors. Additionally, the average annual decrease, taking into account Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) from 2024 to 2028, is approximately 0.7%.
Future trends to watch for include potential shifts in medical guidelines promoting natural childbirth, technological advancements in obstetrics, and demographic changes such as declining birth rates which may further influence this trend.
