Hong Kong vs Iceland: Inequality in life expectancy
Hong Kong
0.0229
in 2023
Iceland
0.0202
in 2023
Hong Kong rank
193rd
Iceland rank
194th
Inequality in life expectancy over time
- Hong Kong
- Iceland
How they compare
Hong Kong currently reports 0.0229 against 0.0202 in Iceland, a difference of 0.0027.
That makes Hong Kong's figure about 1.1 times Iceland's.
The two have swapped places 7 times across 14 shared years of data; in 2010 it was Iceland ahead.
Hong Kong ranks 193rd and Iceland ranks 194th of 195 countries.
Iceland has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Hong Kong | Iceland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 0.0274 | 0.028 | 0.0007 | Iceland |
| 2020s | 0.0241 | 0.0281 | 0.0039 | Iceland |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher inequality in life expectancy, Hong Kong or Iceland?
- Hong Kong, at 0.0229 against 0.0202 in Iceland as of 2023.
- What is the difference in inequality in life expectancy between Hong Kong and Iceland?
- 0.0027, with Hong Kong ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Hong Kong and Iceland?
- 14 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2023.
- How do Hong Kong and Iceland rank globally for inequality in life expectancy?
- Hong Kong ranks 193rd and Iceland ranks 194th of 195 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Inequality in life expectancy. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.