The forecast for the number of infant deaths in the US shows a downward trend from 18.62 million in 2024 to 17.12 million by 2028. Comparing the year-on-year changes, the decreases are consistent, with reductions of 2.0% between 2024 and 2025, 2.08% between 2025 and 2026, 2.07% from 2026 to 2027, and another 2.11% from 2027 to 2028. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the five-year period from 2024 to 2028 is approximately -2.07%, reflecting an average annual decrease in infant deaths.
Future trends to watch for include advancements in healthcare technology, improvements in maternal and neonatal care, socio-economic factors, and policy changes aimed at reducing infant mortality rates. Monitoring these factors could further influence the downward trend in the long term.
