Decline in Infant Mortality Rate

The infant mortality rate in Switzerland has shown a consistent decrease over the past decade, from 3.9 deaths per 1000 live births in 2011 to 3.4 deaths per 1000 live births in 2021. This gradual decline highlights improvements in healthcare quality, access, and possibly broader socio-economic factors contributing to the well-being of infants.

Stability in Recent Years

In more recent years, the rate has stabilized, with the figure remaining constant at 3.4 deaths per 1000 live births for both 2020 and 2021. This stability indicates a plateau in the impact of interventions or the reaching of a threshold in healthcare advancements impacting infant mortality.

Incremental Improvement

The data reveals an incremental improvement in infant mortality rates, with a slow but steady reduction annually. Notably, there is a 0.1 death decrease almost every year, exemplifying a gradual approach towards minimizing infant deaths.

No Significant Yearly Changes

Despite the overall declining trend, there are no instances of significant yearly changes in the infant mortality rate. The largest year-to-year change observed is only 0.1 death per 1000 live births, suggesting that dramatic improvements or deteriorations within a single year are uncommon.

Lowest Recorded Rate

The years 2020 and 2021 mark the lowest recorded infant mortality rates in the dataset, with both years registering 3.4 deaths per 1000 live births. This achievement underscores the effectiveness of ongoing healthcare strategies and the importance of sustained efforts in this area.

Consistency Over the Last Decade

Throughout the last decade, the downward trend in infant mortality rates has been consistent, with a gradual decrease each year. This consistency underscores the continuous efforts and improvements in healthcare services and practices in Switzerland aimed at safeguarding the health of newborns.