The number of caesarean sections performed on in-patients per hundred thousand persons in Italy reflects a declining trend from 2024 to 2028. In 2023, the actual value was recorded, and forecasts project a gradual decrease annually from 190.62 in 2024 down to 169.91 in 2028. This represents a year-on-year decrease of approximately 3% from 2024 to 2025, and similar percentages in subsequent years, averaging a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of around -3% over the five-year period.
Future trends to watch for:
- Potential impact of healthcare policy changes and improved prenatal care reducing the necessity for caesarean sections.
- Advances in medical technology and training that may affect caesarean section rates.
- Sociodemographic shifts, like aging or decreases in birth rates, influencing overall procedure frequency.
