Canada vs Portugal: 3.1.1 Maternal mortality ratio

Canada
11
in 2020
Portugal
12
in 2020
Canada rank
140th
Portugal rank
138th

3.1.1 Maternal mortality ratio over time

  • Canada
  • Portugal
051015200020102020

How they compare

Portugal currently reports 12 against 11 in Canada, a difference of 1.

That makes Portugal's figure about 1.1 times Canada's.

The two have swapped places 2 times across 21 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Portugal ahead.

Canada ranks 140th and Portugal ranks 138th of 184 countries.

Across the 3 decades both report, Canada averaged higher in 2 and Portugal in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade Canada Portugal Difference Ahead
2000s 10.9 9.31 1.59 Canada
2010s 11.77 10.17 1.6 Canada
2020s 11 12 1 Portugal

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio, Canada or Portugal?
Portugal, at 12 against 11 in Canada as of 2020.
What is the difference in 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio between Canada and Portugal?
1, with Portugal ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Canada and Portugal?
21 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2020.
How do Canada and Portugal rank globally for 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio?
Canada ranks 140th and Portugal ranks 138th 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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About this data

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