The child mortality rate in India for children aged 5-14 is projected to decrease steadily from 2024 to 2028, with rates expected to drop from 3.7 to 2.33 deaths per thousand. Compared to 2023, this signals a continued positive trend, evidenced by improvements in healthcare access and quality. Year-on-year variations average around 9.8% yearly, indicating strong progress. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over this 5-year forecast period reflects an average decline of approximately 8.8% annually.
Future trends to watch for include the impact of government healthcare initiatives and economic developments on child health outcomes, as well as potential challenges posed by pandemics or environmental changes.
