As of 2023, the number of under-five deaths in India was a crucial health statistic. The forecasted data from 2024 to 2028 indicates a steady decline in under-five mortality rates. From 2024 to 2025, deaths are expected to decrease by approximately 8.3%. Continuing this trend, the year-on-year reduction is projected at 9.0% from 2025 to 2026, 9.8% from 2026 to 2027, and finally, 10.7% from 2027 to 2028. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over this five-year period reflects a decrease, highlighting substantial improvements in child health outcomes.
Future trends to watch include advancements in healthcare access, vaccination programs, nutritional improvements, and policy implementations aimed at reducing child mortality. Continuous monitoring of socio-economic factors will be critical in sustaining and enhancing this declining trend in under-five mortality rates.
