The infant mortality rate in the US is forecasted to maintain relative stability from 2024 to 2027, remaining at 5.3 deaths per thousand live births, before a slight decrease to 5.2 in 2028. Comparatively, the rate stood at 5.3 in 2023. The forecast indicates a negligible year-on-year decrease in 2028, translating to a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of around -0.19% over these five years.
Future trends to monitor include:
- Innovations in prenatal and neonatal care.
- Potential healthcare policy changes.
- Socioeconomic and demographic shifts affecting healthcare accessibility.
- Public health initiatives aimed at reducing infant mortality.
