In 2023, the maternal death rate (lifetime risk) for Italy was recorded at 21.93 in thousand ratios. Forecasted data suggests a gradual increase in this rate, reaching 23.52 by 2028. Year-on-year, the rate is expected to rise by approximately 1.4% to 1.5% annually from 2024 to 2028, evidencing a consistent upward trend. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over this five-year period is about 1.4%.

Future trends to watch for:

Investigating the driving factors behind the increasing maternal death rate, such as healthcare access and quality, socioeconomic conditions, and governmental policies.
Monitoring potential interventions aimed at reversing this upward trend.
Evaluating the role of emerging healthcare technologies in mitigating maternal mortality risks.