The under-5 mortality rate in Japan is projected to decline from 2.1 deaths per thousand live births in 2024 to 1.8 by 2028. This marks a consistent downward trend over the forecast period. The rate decreases by approximately 4.8% year-on-year from 2024 to 2025, 5.0% from 2025 to 2026, remains steady in 2027, and decreases by 5.3% from 2027 to 2028. The five-year CAGR is approximately -3.12%, highlighting Japan's continued success in improving child healthcare outcomes.
Future trends to watch include advancements in neonatal care, policies aimed at reducing health disparities, and potential impacts of Japan's aging population and low birth rates on healthcare infrastructure and resources allocation.
