Iceland: Midwives per 1,000 people

The latest value from 2021 is 0.77 midwives per 1,000 people, an increase from 0.72 midwives per 1,000 people in 2020. In comparison, the world average is 0.49 midwives per 1,000 people, based on data from 6 countries. Historically, the average for Iceland from 1980 to 2021 is 0.77 midwives per 1,000 people. The minimum value, 0.68 midwives per 1,000 people, was reached in 1980 while the maximum of 0.87 midwives per 1,000 people was recorded in 2011. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.

Definition: The number of practicing midwives per 1,000 residents of the country.