In South Korea, the Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR) expressed in deaths per hundred thousand live births was stable at 6.0 from 2014 to 2019, after a notable 22.22% decrease in 2013. In 2020, MMR unexpectedly rose by 33.33% to 8.0 before declining back to 6.0 in 2021 and 2022. In 2023, the value stood at 5.0, marking a 16.67% decrease from the previous year. The 5-year CAGR until 2023 was -3.58%, indicating a general decline in MMR. Forecasts from 2024 to 2028 predict a steady MMR at 5.0, implying a stable trend with a 0% 5-year CAGR and growth rate.
Future trends to watch for include potential impacts of healthcare policy changes, advancements in medical technology, and efforts to address disparities in maternal health. These factors could influence the projected stability or result in further declines in MMR.
