Stomach cancer death rate in Iceland
Iceland: Stomach cancer death rate was 1.9 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
1.9
Change on year
down 5.2%
World rank
101st
of 111 countries
All-time high
62.07
in 1953
All-time low
1.84
in 2021
Years of data
74
1951–2024
Stomach cancer death rate in Iceland, 1951–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for stomach cancer death rate in Iceland is 1.9, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 5.2% on the previous year and down 47.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, stomach cancer death rate in Iceland peaked at 62.07 in 1953 and was at its lowest, 1.84, in 2021.
Iceland ranks 101st of 111 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Stomach cancer death rate in Iceland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1951 | 57.55 | — |
| 1952 | 56.72 | -1.4% |
| 1953 | 62.07 | +9.4% |
| 1954 | 55.16 | -11.1% |
| 1955 | 48.53 | -12.0% |
| 1956 | 51.46 | +6.0% |
| 1957 | 56.29 | +9.4% |
| 1958 | 44.99 | -20.1% |
| 1959 | 50.58 | +12.4% |
| 1960 | 52.48 | +3.7% |
| 1961 | 53.98 | +2.9% |
| 1962 | 42.64 | -21.0% |
| 1963 | 37.03 | -13.1% |
| 1964 | 36.37 | -1.8% |
| 1965 | 35.66 | -1.9% |
| 1966 | 31.77 | -10.9% |
| 1967 | 36.6 | +15.2% |
| 1968 | 33.55 | -8.4% |
| 1969 | 23.73 | -29.3% |
| 1970 | 23.17 | -2.4% |
| 1971 | 24.98 | +7.8% |
| 1972 | 24.95 | -0.1% |
| 1973 | 28.66 | +14.9% |
| 1974 | 29.31 | +2.3% |
| 1975 | 24.49 | -16.4% |
| 1976 | 26.26 | +7.2% |
| 1977 | 23.63 | -10.0% |
| 1978 | 16.9 | -28.5% |
| 1979 | 16.27 | -3.7% |
| 1980 | 16.66 | +2.4% |
| 1981 | 17.43 | +4.6% |
| 1982 | 15.39 | -11.7% |
| 1983 | 18.43 | +19.8% |
| 1984 | 16.78 | -9.0% |
| 1985 | 16.83 | +0.3% |
| 1986 | 14.86 | -11.7% |
| 1987 | 13.55 | -8.8% |
| 1988 | 12.58 | -7.2% |
| 1989 | 19.16 | +52.3% |
| 1990 | 11.2 | -41.5% |
| 1991 | 16.03 | +43.1% |
| 1992 | 11.3 | -29.5% |
| 1993 | 11.33 | +0.3% |
| 1994 | 8.59 | -24.2% |
| 1995 | 8.42 | -2.1% |
| 1996 | 8.67 | +3.0% |
| 1997 | 11.53 | +33.1% |
| 1998 | 6.58 | -43.0% |
| 1999 | 6.27 | -4.8% |
| 2000 | 8.48 | +35.3% |
| 2001 | 5.85 | -31.0% |
| 2002 | 5.54 | -5.3% |
| 2003 | 4.71 | -14.9% |
| 2004 | 6.32 | +34.1% |
| 2005 | 6.83 | +8.1% |
| 2006 | 4.62 | -32.3% |
| 2007 | 4.37 | -5.4% |
| 2008 | 3.79 | -13.2% |
| 2009 | 3.22 | -15.1% |
| 2010 | 5.21 | +62.0% |
| 2011 | 4.19 | -19.7% |
| 2012 | 3.64 | -13.1% |
| 2013 | 3.53 | -3.0% |
| 2014 | 3.61 | +2.4% |
| 2015 | 3.7 | +2.4% |
| 2016 | 2.59 | -30.1% |
| 2017 | 2.43 | -6.1% |
| 2018 | 2.4 | -1.1% |
| 2019 | 3.48 | +45.0% |
| 2020 | 2.84 | -18.5% |
| 2021 | 1.84 | -35.3% |
| 2022 | 2.03 | +10.5% |
| 2023 | 2 | -1.3% |
| 2024 | 1.9 | -5.2% |
Iceland compared with similar countries
- Iceland's 1.9 is below the median for high income countries, which is 3.34, 57% of the median. (57 countries reporting)
- Iceland's 1.9 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 5.45, 35% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 53.7 | 44.99 | 62.07 | 9 |
| 1960s | 38.38 | 23.73 | 53.98 | 10 |
| 1970s | 23.86 | 16.27 | 29.31 | 10 |
| 1980s | 16.17 | 12.58 | 19.16 | 10 |
| 1990s | 9.99 | 6.27 | 16.03 | 10 |
| 2000s | 5.37 | 3.22 | 8.48 | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.48 | 2.4 | 5.21 | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.12 | 1.84 | 2.84 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Iceland
- 98 Fiji 2.12 compare
- 99 Philippines 1.99 compare
- 100 Oman 1.95 compare
- 102 United States 1.82 compare
- 103 Antigua and Barbuda 1.81 compare
- 104 Bahrain 1.72 compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is stomach cancer death rate in Iceland?
- Stomach cancer death rate in Iceland was 1.9 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest stomach cancer death rate recorded in Iceland?
- The highest recorded value was 62.07 in 1953.
- What is the lowest stomach cancer death rate recorded in Iceland?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.84 in 2021.
- How does Iceland rank for stomach cancer death rate?
- Iceland ranks 101st out of 111 countries with data for 2024.
- Is stomach cancer death rate rising or falling in Iceland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 47.5%. 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 Stomach cancer death rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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