As of 2023, India's infant mortality rate stood at 23.0 deaths per thousand live births. Forecasted data shows a consistent year-on-year decline with the rate reducing to 21.7 in 2024, 20.4 in 2025, 19.1 in 2026, 17.9 in 2027, and 16.7 in 2028. The annual decrease reveals not only a positive trend in public health initiatives and healthcare access but also suggests an improvement in socio-economic conditions.
Future trends to watch for include:
- Further advancements in healthcare infrastructure and prenatal care.
- Government policy shifts impacting maternal health and child nutrition.
- Technological interventions in rural and underprivileged areas.
