The infant mortality rate in France stood at 3.6 deaths per thousand live births in 2023. Forecast data from 2024 to 2028 show a decreasing trend: 3.5 in 2024, 3.4 in 2025 and 2026, and 3.3 in 2027 and 2028. From 2023 to 2024, the year-on-year variation is approximately -2.8%. The average year-on-year variation for the forecasted period is around -1.4%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2023 to 2028 is approximately -2.8%.
Future trends to watch for include advancements in neonatal care, government health initiatives, and socioeconomic factors that may further reduce infant mortality rates. Close monitoring of public health policies and innovations in medical technology will be essential in understanding future trends.
