Portugal vs United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: 3.1.1 Maternal mortality ratio

Portugal
12
in 2020
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
10
in 2020
Portugal rank
138th
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank
141st

3.1.1 Maternal mortality ratio over time

  • Portugal
  • United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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How they compare

Portugal currently reports 12 against 10 in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, a difference of 2.

That makes Portugal's figure about 1.2 times United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland's.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 21 shared years of data; in 2000 it was United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ahead.

Portugal ranks 138th and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 141st of 184 countries.

Across the 3 decades both report, Portugal averaged higher in 2 and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade Portugal United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Difference Ahead
2000s 9.31 10.92 1.61 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
2010s 10.17 8.76 1.41 Portugal
2020s 12 10 2 Portugal

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio, Portugal or United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
Portugal, at 12 against 10 in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland as of 2020.
What is the difference in 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio between Portugal and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
2, with Portugal ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Portugal and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
21 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2020.
How do Portugal and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank globally for 3.1.1 maternal mortality ratio?
Portugal ranks 138th and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 141st 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
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