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
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.