Gabon vs Iran: Number of maternal deaths (Our World)

Gabon
159.94
in 2023
Iran
185.88
in 2023
Gabon rank
72nd
Iran rank
69th

Number of maternal deaths (Our World) over time

  • Gabon
  • Iran
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How they compare

Iran currently reports 185.88 against 159.94 in Gabon, a difference of 25.94.

That makes Iran's figure about 1.2 times Gabon's.

Across all 39 years both countries report, Iran has been ahead every year.

Gabon ranks 72nd and Iran ranks 69th of 195 countries.

Iran has averaged higher in every one of the 5 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Gabon Iran Difference Ahead
1980s 128.55 2,818 2,690 Iran
1990s 126.77 1,058 931.67 Iran
2000s 77.14 401.98 324.84 Iran
2010s 124.09 331.86 207.77 Iran
2020s 153.25 368.96 215.71 Iran

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher number of maternal deaths, Gabon or Iran?
Iran, at 185.88 against 159.94 in Gabon as of 2023.
What is the difference in number of maternal deaths between Gabon and Iran?
25.94, with Iran ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Gabon and Iran?
39 years are reported by both, from 1985 to 2023.
How do Gabon and Iran rank globally for number of maternal deaths?
Gabon ranks 72nd and Iran ranks 69th of 195 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Our World in Data, published as Number of maternal deaths. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Number of maternal deaths
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
195 places, 7,605 data points, 1985–2023
Last refreshed