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

Iran
185.88
in 2023
Laos
182.85
in 2023
Iran rank
69th
Laos rank
70th

Number of maternal deaths (Our World) over time

  • Iran
  • Laos
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How they compare

Iran currently reports 185.88 against 182.85 in Laos, a difference of 3.03.

The two have swapped places 2 times across 39 shared years of data; in 1985 it was Iran ahead.

Iran ranks 69th and Laos ranks 70th of 195 countries.

Across the 5 decades both report, Iran averaged higher in 2 and Laos in 3.

Head to head by decade

Decade Iran Laos Difference Ahead
1980s 2,818 1,578 1,240 Iran
1990s 1,058 1,360 301.32 Laos
2000s 401.98 825.07 423.08 Laos
2010s 331.86 340.14 8.28 Laos
2020s 368.96 207.02 161.95 Iran

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher number of maternal deaths, Iran or Laos?
Iran, at 185.88 against 182.85 in Laos as of 2023.
What is the difference in number of maternal deaths between Iran and Laos?
3.03, with Iran ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Iran and Laos?
39 years are reported by both, from 1985 to 2023.
How do Iran and Laos rank globally for number of maternal deaths?
Iran ranks 69th and Laos ranks 70th 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