Iceland vs Netherlands: 3.1.1 Maternal mortality ratio

Iceland
3
in 2020
Netherlands
4
in 2020
Iceland rank
174th
Netherlands rank
171st

3.1.1 Maternal mortality ratio over time

  • Iceland
  • Netherlands
2.557.51012.5200020102020

How they compare

Netherlands currently reports 4 against 3 in Iceland, a difference of 1.

That makes Netherlands's figure about 1.3 times Iceland's.

Across all 21 years both countries report, Netherlands has been ahead every year.

Iceland ranks 174th and Netherlands ranks 171st of 184 countries.

Netherlands has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Iceland Netherlands Difference Ahead
2000s 4.06 10.39 6.33 Netherlands
2010s 3.07 5.32 2.25 Netherlands
2020s 3 4 1 Netherlands

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio, Iceland or Netherlands?
Netherlands, at 4 against 3 in Iceland as of 2020.
What is the difference in 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio between Iceland and Netherlands?
1, with Netherlands ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Iceland and Netherlands?
21 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2020.
How do Iceland and Netherlands rank globally for 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio?
Iceland ranks 174th and Netherlands 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