The infant mortality rate in Italy shows a consistent downward trend from 2.0 deaths per thousand live births in 2024 to 1.7 in 2028. Comparing 2023, where the rate stood at 2.1 deaths per thousand live births, the 2024 forecast indicates a 4.8% decrease. From 2024 to 2025, the rate decreases by 5%. Between 2025 and 2026 and into 2027, the rate stabilizes slightly before dropping another 5.6% by 2028. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over five years shows a decreasing trend of approximately 5% per annum.
Future trends to monitor include advancements in prenatal and neonatal healthcare, public health initiatives, and socio-economic factors that may influence further declines or stabilization in infant mortality rates in Italy. Legislative changes in healthcare policy and innovation in medical technologies should also be considered.
