In 2023, Austria's perinatal mortality rate stood at 5.7 deaths per thousand births. The forecast data for the upcoming years indicate a slight upward trend: 5.7 in 2024, 5.8 in 2025, 5.8 in 2026, 5.9 in 2027, and 5.9 in 2028. The year-on-year variations show modest increases of approximately 1.75% from 2024 to 2025 and no change from 2025 to 2026. The five-year Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) indicates an average annual increase of about 0.87%.
Future trends to watch for include advancements in prenatal care technologies and public health policies aimed at reducing perinatal mortality. Keeping an eye on similar trends in neighboring countries might also offer valuable insights for forecasting and policy-making in Austria.