Iceland vs Portugal: 3.8.1 Coverage of essential health services

Iceland
89
in 2021
Portugal
88
in 2021
Iceland rank
2nd
Portugal rank
5th

3.8.1 Coverage of essential health services over time

  • Iceland
  • Portugal
020406080200020102021

How they compare

Iceland currently reports 89 against 88 in Portugal, a difference of 1.

The two have swapped places 2 times across 7 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Iceland ahead.

Iceland ranks 2nd and Portugal ranks 5th of 194 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Iceland Portugal Difference Ahead
2000s 80.5 77 3.5 Iceland
2010s 87 86.5 0.5 Iceland
2020s 89 88 1 Iceland

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher 3.8.1 coverage of essential health services, Iceland or Portugal?
Iceland, at 89 against 88 in Portugal as of 2021.
What is the difference in 3.8.1 coverage of essential health services between Iceland and Portugal?
1, with Iceland ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Iceland and Portugal?
7 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2021.
How do Iceland and Portugal rank globally for 3.8.1 coverage of essential health services?
Iceland ranks 2nd and Portugal ranks 5th of 194 countries.
Where does this data come from?
UNICEF, published as 3.8.1 Coverage of essential health services (index). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
3.8.1 Coverage of essential health services (index)
Source
UNICEF
Licence
UNICEF Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
194 places, 1,358 data points, 2000–2021
Last refreshed