In 2023, the mortality rate due to road traffic injuries in China stood at 16.6 deaths per hundred thousand persons. The data indicates a consistent year-on-year reduction in mortality rates from 2013 to 2023, averaging an annual decrease of approximately -1% over the last five years (CAGR of -1.16%). This trend reflects successful measures in improving road safety. Notably, from 2022 to 2023, the year-on-year decline was -1.19%.
Looking ahead, the forecasted data for 2024-2028 suggests a continuation of this downward trend, with an estimated average annual reduction of -1%, leading to a projected mortality rate of 15.6 per hundred thousand persons by 2028. This represents a cumulative decrease of -4.88% over five years.
Future trends to watch for include:
- Implementation of advanced traffic management technologies
- Enhanced safety regulations and stricter enforcement
- Increased public awareness campaigns on road safety
- Improvement in emergency response and medical facilities
- Potential impact of growing adoption of autonomous vehicles