Egypt vs Iran: Maternal deaths

Egypt
407.8
in 2023
Iran
185.9
in 2023
Egypt rank
6th
Iran rank
7th

Maternal deaths over time

  • Egypt
  • Iran
2004006008001.0k200020112023

How they compare

Egypt currently reports 407.8 against 185.9 in Iran, a difference of 221.9.

That makes Egypt's figure about 2.2 times Iran's.

Across all 24 years both countries report, Egypt has been ahead every year.

Egypt ranks 6th and Iran ranks 7th of 20 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Egypt Iran Difference Ahead
2000s 919.3 401.98 517.32 Egypt
2010s 661.46 331.86 329.6 Egypt
2020s 677.02 368.98 308.05 Egypt

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher maternal deaths, Egypt or Iran?
Egypt, at 407.8 against 185.9 in Iran as of 2023.
What is the difference in maternal deaths between Egypt and Iran?
221.9, with Egypt ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Egypt and Iran?
24 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2023.
How do Egypt and Iran rank globally for maternal deaths?
Egypt ranks 6th and Iran ranks 7th of 20 countries.
Where does this data come from?
UNICEF, published as Maternal deaths (estimated). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
Maternal deaths (estimated)
Source
UNICEF
Licence
UNICEF Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
21 places, 504 data points, 2000–2023
Last refreshed