Australia vs Japan: 3.1.1 Maternal mortality ratio

Australia
3
in 2020
Japan
4
in 2020
Australia rank
174th
Japan rank
171st

3.1.1 Maternal mortality ratio over time

  • Australia
  • Japan
02468200020102020

How they compare

Japan currently reports 4 against 3 in Australia, a difference of 1.

That makes Japan's figure about 1.3 times Australia's.

The two have swapped places 4 times across 21 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Japan ahead.

Australia ranks 174th and Japan ranks 171st of 184 countries.

Across the 3 decades both report, Australia averaged higher in 1 and Japan in 2.

Head to head by decade

Decade Australia Japan Difference Ahead
2000s 5.34 7.11 1.77 Japan
2010s 5.33 5.09 0.2429 Australia
2020s 3 4 1 Japan

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio, Australia or Japan?
Japan, at 4 against 3 in Australia as of 2020.
What is the difference in 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio between Australia and Japan?
1, with Japan ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Australia and Japan?
21 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2020.
How do Australia and Japan rank globally for 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio?
Australia ranks 174th and Japan ranks 171st of 184 countries.
Where does this data come from?
UNICEF, published as 3.1.1 Maternal mortality ratio (deaths per 100,000 live births). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
3.1.1 Maternal mortality ratio (deaths per 100,000 live births)
Source
UNICEF
Licence
UNICEF Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
184 places, 3,864 data points, 2000–2020
Last refreshed