Iceland vs Japan: 3.2.1 Under-five mortality rate

Iceland
2.6
in 2021
Japan
2.3
in 2021
Iceland rank
189th
Japan rank
192nd

3.2.1 Under-five mortality rate over time

  • Iceland
  • Japan
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How they compare

Iceland currently reports 2.6 against 2.3 in Japan, a difference of 0.3.

That makes Iceland's figure about 1.1 times Japan's.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 22 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Japan ahead.

Iceland ranks 189th and Japan ranks 192nd of 199 countries.

Across the 3 decades both report, Iceland averaged higher in 1 and Japan in 2.

Head to head by decade

Decade Iceland Japan Difference Ahead
2000s 3.25 3.83 0.58 Japan
2010s 2.65 2.82 0.17 Japan
2020s 2.65 2.35 0.3 Iceland

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate, Iceland or Japan?
Iceland, at 2.6 against 2.3 in Japan as of 2021.
What is the difference in 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate between Iceland and Japan?
0.3, with Iceland ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Iceland and Japan?
22 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2021.
How do Iceland and Japan rank globally for 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate?
Iceland ranks 189th and Japan ranks 192nd of 199 countries.
Where does this data come from?
UNICEF, published as 3.2.1 Under-five mortality rate (deaths per 1,000 live births). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
3.2.1 Under-five mortality rate (deaths per 1,000 live births)
Source
UNICEF
Licence
UNICEF Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
199 places, 4,378 data points, 2000–2021
Last refreshed