The perinatal mortality rate in Denmark has shown fluctuations between 2014 and 2023, with the rate standing at 6.0 units per thousand live births in 2023. Following a decline from 2014 to 2018, the rate has stabilized at 6.0 since 2020, indicating an average yearly variation (CAGR) of 0.68% over the past five years.
Future forecasts predict a slight decrease, reaching 5.9 units by 2027 and maintaining this level through 2028. The anticipated average yearly decline (forecast 5-year CAGR) stands at -0.34%, highlighting a marginal downtrend over this period.
Future trends to watch for include potential advancements in prenatal and perinatal care that could further drive down the mortality rate. Monitoring healthcare policy changes, medical technologies, and socio-economic factors will be critical in understanding and reacting to ongoing shifts in perinatal mortality rates.
