Death rate from pregnancy or maternal conditions in Iceland

Iceland: Death rate from pregnancy or maternal conditions was 0.2631 deaths per 100,000 people in 2022. β—† Volatile

Latest (2022)
0.2631 deaths per 100,000 people
World rank
41st
of 111 countries
All-time high
4.12 deaths per 100,000 people
in 1956
All-time low
0 deaths per 100,000 people
in 1960
Years of data
72
1951–2022

Death rate from pregnancy or maternal conditions in Iceland, 1951–2022

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Source: WHO Mortality Database (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in deaths per 100,000 people.

Analysis

Iceland recorded 0.2631 deaths per 100,000 people for death rate from pregnancy or maternal conditions in 2022.

Over the whole period, death rate from pregnancy or maternal conditions in Iceland peaked at 4.12 deaths per 100,000 people in 1956 and was at its lowest, 0 deaths per 100,000 people, in 1960.

That places Iceland 41st out of 111 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1950s 2.02 deaths per 100,000 people 0.6977 deaths per 100,000 people 4.12 deaths per 100,000 people 9
1960s 0.6944 deaths per 100,000 people 0 deaths per 100,000 people 1.95 deaths per 100,000 people 10
1970s 0.2283 deaths per 100,000 people 0 deaths per 100,000 people 1.25 deaths per 100,000 people 10
1980s 0.0372 deaths per 100,000 people 0 deaths per 100,000 people 0.3722 deaths per 100,000 people 10
1990s 0.0364 deaths per 100,000 people 0 deaths per 100,000 people 0.3637 deaths per 100,000 people 10
2000s 0.0317 deaths per 100,000 people 0 deaths per 100,000 people 0.3168 deaths per 100,000 people 10
2010s 0.0328 deaths per 100,000 people 0 deaths per 100,000 people 0.3276 deaths per 100,000 people 10
2020s 0.0877 deaths per 100,000 people 0 deaths per 100,000 people 0.2631 deaths per 100,000 people 3

Countries ranked near Iceland

  1. 38 Reunion 0.2902 deaths per 100,000 people compare
  2. 39 Chile 0.2859 deaths per 100,000 people compare
  3. 40 Egypt 0.2707 deaths per 100,000 people compare
  4. 42 Trinidad and Tobago 0.252 deaths per 100,000 people compare
  5. 43 Moldova 0.249 deaths per 100,000 people compare

See the full ranking of 111 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is death rate from pregnancy or maternal conditions in Iceland?
Death rate from pregnancy or maternal conditions in Iceland was 0.2631 deaths per 100,000 people in 2022, according to WHO Mortality Database (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
What is the highest death rate from pregnancy or maternal conditions recorded in Iceland?
The highest recorded value was 4.12 deaths per 100,000 people in 1956.
What is the lowest death rate from pregnancy or maternal conditions recorded in Iceland?
The lowest recorded value was 0 deaths per 100,000 people in 1960.
How does Iceland rank for death rate from pregnancy or maternal conditions?
Iceland ranks 41st out of 111 countries with data for 2022.
Where does this Iceland data come from?
The figures come from WHO Mortality Database (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Death rate from pregnancy or maternal conditions. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Death rate from pregnancy or maternal conditions
Unit
deaths per 100,000 people
Source
WHO Mortality Database (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
111 places, 4,885 data points, 1950–2023
Last refreshed

Reported deaths from maternal conditions in both sexes in those aged all ages per 100,000 people.