Based on the data, South Korea's Maternal Mortality Ratio is forecasted to remain static at 9 from 2024 to 2025, then decline slightly to 8 from 2026 to 2028. As of 2023, the ratio stood at 9. The year-to-year variation reveals a steady annual decrease of 11% in 2026 compared to 2025, which remains stable in subsequent years until 2028. Over the last two years, the ratio has demonstrated no change from 2023 to 2025, followed by a consistent downward trend from 2026 onward. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over this five-year period shows an average yearly decrease of approximately 2.3% in the Maternal Mortality Ratio.
Future trends to watch for include advancements in healthcare technology and maternal care practices, government policies aiming to further reduce maternal mortality, and broader access to prenatal and postnatal care services that can continue to influence this downward trend positively. Monitoring these factors will be crucial to understanding and maintaining reductions in maternal mortality ratios in South Korea.
