From 2023 to 2028, infant mortality rates in India are forecasted to decrease significantly from previously recorded values. The trend shows a steady decline in deaths per thousand live births year-on-year, with a notable decrease from 20.2 in 2024 to 13.9 by 2028. This decline reflects improved healthcare initiatives targeting maternal and infant health.
Key points:
- 2024: 20.2 deaths per thousand live births
- 2025: 18.6 deaths per thousand live births, a 7.92% decrease from the previous year
- 2026: 17.0 deaths per thousand live births, an 8.60% decrease
- 2027: 15.4 deaths per thousand live births, a 9.41% decrease
- 2028: 13.9 deaths per thousand live births, a 9.74% decrease
Future trends to watch for include the impact of technological advancements in healthcare, policy changes aimed at reducing poverty, and ongoing improvements in prenatal and postnatal care services. Monitoring these factors can help assess potential accelerations or decelerations in the trend of declining infant mortality rates.
