In 2023, the maternal mortality rate in Japan stood at 3.5 deaths per hundred thousand live births. The forecasted data indicates a stable and slight decline: 3.4 in 2024, 3.3 in 2025 and 2026, and 3.2 in 2027 and 2028. Year-over-year, the reductions are modest, with a 2.9% decline from 2023 to 2024 and roughly 3.0% from 2026 to 2027. The last five years show a modest average annual decrease (CAGR) of 2.94%.
Future trends to watch for include advancements in medical technology and healthcare policies aimed at reducing maternal mortality rates further, as well as potential impacts from socioeconomic changes and public health initiatives. Effective monitoring and targeted interventions for at-risk populations could accelerate the decline.
