The Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR) in Australia has shown fluctuations and moderate overall improvement from 2013 to 2023. The ratio decreased sharply from 6.0 in 2013 to a low of 3.0 in 2020, driven by significant yearly reductions in 2018 and 2020. However, subsequent years saw an increase back to 5.0 in 2023. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over the five years leading up to 2023 was 4.56%. Year-on-year variation points to some volatility, with noticeable swings particularly in 2018, 2020, and 2021.
Future trends to watch for:
- Stability in MMR as it is forecasted to maintain a value of 5.0 from 2024 to 2028, indicating no expected year-on-year growth or decline during this period.
- It's vital to monitor potential healthcare policy changes and advancements in maternal health services, which could lead to unexpected improvements or setbacks in the forecasted stability.
