In 2023, Japan's maternal mortality ratio stood at 5.0 deaths per hundred thousand live births. Forecasted data from 2024 to 2028 indicates a consistent value of 4.0 deaths through 2026, followed by a decrease to 3.0 deaths in 2027 and 2028. The year-on-year variation shows a steady trend until 2027 with a 25% reduction observed from 2026 to 2027 and continuing to 2028. The CAGR over the forecasted period suggests a 12% average annual decrease.
Future trends to watch for include the impact of advancing medical technologies, improvements in prenatal and postnatal care, and policy changes aimed at maternal health, which may further decrease the maternal mortality ratio in Japan.
