The female infant mortality rate in the UK has been forecasted to decline marginally from 3.1 deaths per thousand live births in 2024 to 2.9 by 2028. Comparing year-on-year changes, there is a notable steady decrease, with 2025 and 2026 seeing a reduction of approximately 3.23% and 0%, respectively, and a further similar reduction of 3.33% in 2027. Over the projected period, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) indicates an approximate average decrease of 1.67% annually over five years.
Future trends to watch include potential impacts on the mortality rate from advancements in healthcare, socioeconomic policies targeting child health, and improvements in healthcare access and quality, which could accelerate or further steady the decline.
