The perinatal mortality rate in Finland has fluctuated over the past decade. In 2013, it stood at 2.7 deaths per thousand births and saw a significant increase in 2014, reaching 4.9. This peak was followed by a decline and subsequent variations, with the rate stabilizing around a range from 2.9 to 3.4 between 2015 and 2023. As we stand in 2024, the rate is at 3.2 deaths per thousand births. The year-on-year percentage change has varied significantly, with notable shifts such as an 81.48% increase in 2014 and a -38.78% decrease in 2015. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over the past five years indicates a modest stabilization with little annual variation.
Looking ahead, the forecasted data suggests that the perinatal mortality rate will remain consistent at 3.2 deaths per thousand births from 2024 to 2028, with a zero percent forecasted 5-year CAGR and no expected growth rate.
Future trends to watch for include advancements in healthcare technologies, changes in prenatal and neonatal care practices, and potential impacts from public health policies aimed at reducing perinatal mortality.
