Japan vs Spain: 3.1.1 Maternal mortality ratio

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

3.1.1 Maternal mortality ratio over time

  • Japan
  • Spain
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How they compare

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

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

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

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

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Japan Spain Difference Ahead
2000s 7.11 4.55 2.57 Japan
2010s 5.09 3.91 1.18 Japan
2020s 4 3 1 Japan

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio, Japan or Spain?
Japan, at 4 against 3 in Spain as of 2020.
What is the difference in 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio between Japan and Spain?
1, with Japan ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Japan and Spain?
21 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2020.
How do Japan and Spain rank globally for 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio?
Japan ranks 171st and Spain ranks 174th 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