Life table by age and sex in Iceland
Iceland: Life table by age and sex was 0.0014 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
0.0014
Change on year
down 39.3%
World rank
43rd
of 45 countries
All-time high
0.0189
in 1961
All-time low
0.0007
in 2016
Years of data
63
1961–2024
Life table by age and sex in Iceland, 1961–2024
Source: Eurostat.
Analysis
Iceland recorded 0.0014 for life table by age and sex in 2024.
The figure is down 39.3% on the previous year and down 32.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, life table by age and sex in Iceland peaked at 0.0189 in 1961 and was at its lowest, 0.0007, in 2016.
Iceland ranks 43rd of 45 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0.0155 | 0.0117 | 0.0189 | 9 |
| 1970s | 0.0114 | 0.0078 | 0.0137 | 9 |
| 1980s | 0.0063 | 0.0054 | 0.0078 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.0044 | 0.0024 | 0.006 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.0023 | 0.0014 | 0.0031 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.0016 | 0.0007 | 0.0027 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.0023 | 0.0013 | 0.0034 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Iceland
- 40 Slovenia 0.0017 compare
- 41 Montenegro 0.0014 compare
- 42 Latvia 0.0014 compare
- 44 Estonia 0.0014 compare
- 45 Liechtenstein 0 compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is life table by age and sex in Iceland?
- Life table by age and sex in Iceland was 0.0014 in 2024, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest life table by age and sex recorded in Iceland?
- The highest recorded value was 0.0189 in 1961.
- What is the lowest life table by age and sex recorded in Iceland?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0007 in 2016.
- How does Iceland rank for life table by age and sex?
- Iceland ranks 43rd out of 45 countries with data for 2024.
- Is life table by age and sex rising or falling in Iceland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 32.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iceland data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Life table by age and sex. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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