In 2024, the forecast for infant deaths in the UK stands at 2.53 million, a slight decrease from 2023. The trend indicates a continued year-on-year decline in infant mortality, with projections showing a decrease of approximately 2.37% from 2024 to 2025, 2.43% from 2025 to 2026, and similar consistent declines through 2028. By 2028, the forecast suggests a total of 2.3 million infant deaths, representing a cumulative average growth rate (CAGR) of about -2.35% over five years from 2024 to 2028.
Future trends to consider include advancements in healthcare technology, improvements in prenatal and postnatal care, and changes in public health policies that may further reduce infant mortality rates in the UK. Monitoring social and economic factors, as well as healthcare access disparities, will be crucial for understanding potential shifts in these forecasts.
