The infant mortality rate in France was 3.5 deaths per thousand live births in 2023 and is projected to stabilize at 3.4 deaths from 2024 to 2028. The year-on-year variation from 2023 to 2024 reflects a slight decline of approximately 2.9%. This minimal change suggests consistency and ongoing efforts to maintain or enhance healthcare quality and access. Over the five-year period from 2023 to 2028, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is essentially stagnant at 0%, indicating stable trends in infant mortality reduction efforts.
Future Trends to Watch For:
- Technological advancements in neonatal care
- Policy changes affecting maternal and infant health care
- Sociodemographic shifts and their impact on health services demand
- Addressing disparities in healthcare access across different regions
