The perinatal mortality rate in Australia showed fluctuations over the past decade, starting at 3.6 deaths per thousand births in 2013 and rising to 4.0 deaths per thousand births in 2023. The year-on-year variations ranged widely, from a decrease of 10.26% in 2018 to an increase of 11.43% in 2019. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the last five years before 2023 was 2.71%, indicating a gradual rise in the mortality rate. Future forecasts predict a stabilization at 4.0 deaths per thousand births, with no significant changes expected from 2024 to 2028.

Future trends to watch for:

Impact of healthcare improvements and emerging technologies on reducing mortality rates
Potential influence of policy changes and public health initiatives
Demographic shifts and their correlation with perinatal health outcomes