Diagnostic exams in Iceland

Iceland: Diagnostic exams was 78,941 Exams in 2020. β–² Rising

Latest (2020)
78,941 Exams
Change on year
down 5.7%
World rank
26th
of 28 countries
All-time high
83,682 Exams
in 2019
All-time low
39,841 Exams
in 2006
Years of data
15
2006–2020

Diagnostic exams in Iceland, 2006–2020

020.0k40.0k60.0k80.0k2006201320202006: 39.8k Exams2007: 45.1k Exams2008: 52.4k Exams2009: 49.9k Exams2010: 50.8k Exams2011: 55.5k Exams2012: 56.4k Exams2013: 56.1k Exams2014: 58.9k Exams2015: 63.2k Exams2016: 68.7k Exams2017: 73.4k Exams2018: 80.2k Exams2019: 83.7k Exams2020: 78.9k Exams

Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Exams.

Analysis

In 2020, diagnostic exams in Iceland stood at 78,941 Exams.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 5.7% on the previous year and up 55.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, diagnostic exams in Iceland peaked at 83,682 Exams in 2019 and was at its lowest, 39,841 Exams, in 2006.

Iceland ranks 26th of 28 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 15 years of available data.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 46,790 Exams 39,841 Exams 52,369 Exams 4
2010s 64,672 Exams 50,816 Exams 83,682 Exams 10
2020s 78,941 Exams 78,941 Exams 78,941 Exams 1

Countries ranked near Iceland

  1. 23 Luxembourg 180,223 Exams compare
  2. 24 Albania 148,061 Exams
  3. 25 Cyprus 95,669 Exams compare
  4. 27 North Macedonia 75,060 Exams compare
  5. 28 Malta 67,173 Exams compare

See the full ranking of 38 places β†’

More reference data data for Iceland

All data for Iceland β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is diagnostic exams in Iceland?
Diagnostic exams in Iceland was 78,941 Exams in 2020, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
What is the highest diagnostic exams recorded in Iceland?
The highest recorded value was 83,682 Exams in 2019.
What is the lowest diagnostic exams recorded in Iceland?
The lowest recorded value was 39,841 Exams in 2006.
How does Iceland rank for diagnostic exams?
Iceland ranks 26th out of 28 countries with data for 2020.
Is diagnostic exams rising or falling in Iceland?
Over the last ten years it is up 55.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Iceland data come from?
The figures come from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as part of Diagnostic exams. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Diagnostic exams
Unit
Exams
Source
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
Licence
OECD Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
38 places, 642 data points, 1995–2025
Last refreshed

An exam is defined as a medical imaging session to study one (or more than one) body part that yields one or more views for diagnostic purposes. Data are collected for Computed Tomography (CT) exams, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) exams, and Positron Emission Tomography (PET) exams. Data are collected for the total number of exams and for the breakdown between hospitals and ambulatory care providers. Please refer to the Sources and Methods for detailed country-specific information.