In 2023, the actual Maternal Mortality Ratio in the U.S. stood at 23.0 deaths per hundred thousand live births. Based on the forecasted data for 2024 to 2028, the ratio is expected to increase progressively from 24.0 in 2024 and 2025 to 26.0 by 2028. This represents a 4.3% year-on-year increase from 2023 to 2024 and a cumulative increase of 13% over the four-year period from 2024 to 2028. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) is approximately 2.1%, reflecting a steady annual rise over the five-year forecast period.
Future trends to watch for include improvements in healthcare policies, access to maternal health services, socioeconomic factors, and advancements in medical technology, all of which could significantly impact these forecasts. Monitoring these elements will be essential to proactively address the rising maternal mortality ratio.
