The forecast for Japan's infant mortality rate shows a gradual decrease, from 1.6 deaths per thousand live births in 2024 and 2025 to 1.4 by 2028. This reflects a modest year-on-year decline of about 6.25% from 2026 onward. In 2023, the rate was at 1.7, indicating a continuing improvement in healthcare and infant care standards. Over the five-year period, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) suggests an average annual decrease in infant mortality rate of around 3.8%.
Future trends to consider include the impact of technological advancements in neonatal care, government health policies aimed at further reducing infant mortality, and socioeconomic factors influencing access to healthcare services. Monitoring these elements will be crucial in predicting further declines and setting benchmarks for health improvement strategies.
