Iceland vs South Korea: Death rate from cancer
Iceland
177.62
in 2021
South Korea
181.49
in 2021
Iceland rank
57th
South Korea rank
56th
Death rate from cancer over time
- Iceland
- South Korea
How they compare
South Korea currently reports 181.49 against 177.62 in Iceland, a difference of 3.87.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 22 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Iceland ahead.
Iceland ranks 57th and South Korea ranks 56th of 194 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Iceland averaged higher in 2 and South Korea in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Iceland | South Korea | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 176.35 | 149.79 | 26.56 | Iceland |
| 2010s | 184.03 | 166.11 | 17.92 | Iceland |
| 2020s | 177.73 | 180.3 | 2.56 | South Korea |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher death rate from cancer, Iceland or South Korea?
- South Korea, at 181.49 against 177.62 in Iceland as of 2021.
- What is the difference in death rate from cancer between Iceland and South Korea?
- 3.87, with South Korea ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Iceland and South Korea?
- 22 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2021.
- How do Iceland and South Korea rank globally for death rate from cancer?
- Iceland ranks 57th and South Korea ranks 56th of 194 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Death rate from cancer. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.