The maternal mortality rate in the Netherlands has shown considerable fluctuation over the past decade. Notably, the rate stood at 3.6 deaths per hundred thousand live births in 2023. Year-on-year variations indicate drastic changes, with notable increases of 20% in 2023 and decreases such as the 77.36% drop in 2020. The 5-year CAGR reveals an average annual variation of 3.71% up to 2023. The forecasted data suggest stability in the maternal mortality rate, maintaining a value of 3.6 per hundred thousand live births until 2027, followed by a slight decrease in 2028. The long-term forecast projects a 0.56% annual decline over the next five years, indicating a somewhat stable yet slight downward trend.
Future trends to watch for:
• Advances in healthcare technologies and their implementation in maternal care.• Policy changes and their impacts on maternal health services.• Socio-economic factors influencing maternal health outcomes.• The role of public health campaigns and education in reducing maternal mortality rates.
