Reported rate of new cervical cancer cases in Iceland
Iceland: Reported rate of new cervical cancer cases was 6.24 in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2022)
6.24
Change on year
up 6.0%
World rank
30th
of 46 countries
All-time high
34.45
in 1968
All-time low
3.14
in 1977
Years of data
68
1955–2022
Reported rate of new cervical cancer cases in Iceland, 1955–2022
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for reported rate of new cervical cancer cases in Iceland is 6.24, measured in 2022.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 6.0% on the previous year and down 14.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported rate of new cervical cancer cases in Iceland peaked at 34.45 in 1968 and was at its lowest, 3.14, in 1977.
That places Iceland 30th out of 46 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.
Reported rate of new cervical cancer cases in Iceland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1955 | 16.73 | — |
| 1956 | 12.51 | -25.2% |
| 1957 | 10.69 | -14.5% |
| 1958 | 18.78 | +75.7% |
| 1959 | 18.71 | -0.4% |
| 1960 | 17.53 | -6.3% |
| 1961 | 15.43 | -11.9% |
| 1962 | 10.56 | -31.6% |
| 1963 | 22.51 | +113.1% |
| 1964 | 19.06 | -15.3% |
| 1965 | 25.79 | +35.3% |
| 1966 | 34.36 | +33.3% |
| 1967 | 22.71 | -33.9% |
| 1968 | 34.45 | +51.7% |
| 1969 | 15.81 | -54.1% |
| 1970 | 24.52 | +55.1% |
| 1971 | 18.09 | -26.2% |
| 1972 | 14.42 | -20.3% |
| 1973 | 17.83 | +23.6% |
| 1974 | 16.66 | -6.5% |
| 1975 | 11.95 | -28.3% |
| 1976 | 12.36 | +3.5% |
| 1977 | 3.14 | -74.6% |
| 1978 | 7.5 | +139.1% |
| 1979 | 11.81 | +57.3% |
| 1980 | 6.56 | -44.4% |
| 1981 | 17.59 | +168.1% |
| 1982 | 11.69 | -33.6% |
| 1983 | 17.85 | +52.8% |
| 1984 | 13.8 | -22.7% |
| 1985 | 17.19 | +24.6% |
| 1986 | 9.6 | -44.1% |
| 1987 | 9.6 | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 6.02 | -37.3% |
| 1989 | 8.69 | +44.3% |
| 1990 | 9.8 | +12.8% |
| 1991 | 9.55 | -2.5% |
| 1992 | 7.65 | -19.9% |
| 1993 | 9.58 | +25.2% |
| 1994 | 8.57 | -10.6% |
| 1995 | 8.03 | -6.3% |
| 1996 | 13.22 | +64.6% |
| 1997 | 8.54 | -35.4% |
| 1998 | 9.03 | +5.8% |
| 1999 | 8.1 | -10.3% |
| 2000 | 6.78 | -16.3% |
| 2001 | 10.51 | +55.1% |
| 2002 | 11.02 | +4.8% |
| 2003 | 7.5 | -31.9% |
| 2004 | 10.27 | +36.9% |
| 2005 | 9.31 | -9.3% |
| 2006 | 5.7 | -38.8% |
| 2007 | 5.78 | +1.4% |
| 2008 | 8.26 | +43.0% |
| 2009 | 10.24 | +24.0% |
| 2010 | 10.5 | +2.5% |
| 2011 | 9.41 | -10.3% |
| 2012 | 7.32 | -22.2% |
| 2013 | 7.72 | +5.5% |
| 2014 | 5.91 | -23.5% |
| 2015 | 11.49 | +94.6% |
| 2016 | 8.25 | -28.2% |
| 2017 | 10.78 | +30.7% |
| 2018 | 6.97 | -35.4% |
| 2019 | 9.32 | +33.7% |
| 2020 | 7.64 | -18.0% |
| 2021 | 5.89 | -22.9% |
| 2022 | 6.24 | +6.0% |
Iceland compared with similar countries
- Iceland's 6.24 is below the median for high income countries, which is 6.89, 91% of the median. (35 countries reporting)
- Iceland's 6.24 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 6.93, 90% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 15.49 | 10.69 | 18.78 | 5 |
| 1960s | 21.82 | 10.56 | 34.45 | 10 |
| 1970s | 13.83 | 3.14 | 24.52 | 10 |
| 1980s | 11.86 | 6.02 | 17.85 | 10 |
| 1990s | 9.21 | 7.65 | 13.22 | 10 |
| 2000s | 8.54 | 5.7 | 11.02 | 10 |
| 2010s | 8.77 | 5.91 | 11.49 | 10 |
| 2020s | 6.59 | 5.89 | 7.64 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is reported rate of new cervical cancer cases in Iceland?
- Reported rate of new cervical cancer cases in Iceland was 6.24 in 2022, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest reported rate of new cervical cancer cases recorded in Iceland?
- The highest recorded value was 34.45 in 1968.
- What is the lowest reported rate of new cervical cancer cases recorded in Iceland?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.14 in 1977.
- How does Iceland rank for reported rate of new cervical cancer cases?
- Iceland ranks 30th out of 46 countries with data for 2022.
- Is reported rate of new cervical cancer cases rising or falling in Iceland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 14.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iceland data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Reported rate of new cervical cancer cases. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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