Iran vs Malaysia: 3.1.1 Maternal mortality ratio (deaths per 100,000 live births)

Iran
22
in 2020
Malaysia
21
in 2020
Iran rank
117th
Malaysia rank
119th

3.1.1 Maternal mortality ratio (deaths per 100,000 live births) over time

  • Iran
  • Malaysia
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How they compare

Iran currently reports 22 against 21 in Malaysia, a difference of 1.

The two have swapped places 6 times across 21 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Iran ahead.

Iran ranks 117th and Malaysia ranks 119th of 184 countries.

Across the 3 decades both report, Iran averaged higher in 2 and Malaysia in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade Iran Malaysia Difference Ahead
2000s 36.31 32.87 3.44 Iran
2010s 22.12 22.77 0.6443 Malaysia
2020s 22 21 1 Iran

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio, Iran or Malaysia?
Iran, at 22 against 21 in Malaysia as of 2020.
What is the difference in 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio between Iran and Malaysia?
1, with Iran ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Iran and Malaysia?
21 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2020.
How do Iran and Malaysia rank globally for 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio?
Iran ranks 117th and Malaysia ranks 119th 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