In 2023, Canada's neonatal mortality rate was estimated at 3.5 deaths per thousand live births. From 2024 to 2028, the rate is projected to gradually decrease from 3.4 to 3.3, indicating a minor decline in neonatal mortality. Year-on-year, the rate remains stable from 2024 to 2025, with a slight reduction beginning in 2026. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the five-year period projects a slight decline, reflecting consistent efforts in improving neonatal health care and early intervention strategies.
Future trends to monitor include the impact of innovative healthcare technologies, increased prenatal care access, and policy initiatives aimed at further reducing neonatal mortality, which could accelerate the current declining trend.
