Iran vs Mexico: 3.2.1 Under-five mortality rate (deaths per 1,000 live births)

Iran
12.6
in 2021
Mexico
13.2
in 2021
Iran rank
114th
Mexico rank
111th

3.2.1 Under-five mortality rate (deaths per 1,000 live births) over time

  • Iran
  • Mexico
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How they compare

Mexico currently reports 13.2 against 12.6 in Iran, a difference of 0.6.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 22 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Iran ahead.

Iran ranks 114th and Mexico ranks 111th of 199 countries.

Across the 3 decades both report, Iran averaged higher in 1 and Mexico in 2.

Head to head by decade

Decade Iran Mexico Difference Ahead
2000s 27.65 23.64 4.01 Iran
2010s 16.06 16.57 0.51 Mexico
2020s 12.8 13.45 0.65 Mexico

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate, Iran or Mexico?
Mexico, at 13.2 against 12.6 in Iran as of 2021.
What is the difference in 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate between Iran and Mexico?
0.6, with Mexico ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Iran and Mexico?
22 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2021.
How do Iran and Mexico rank globally for 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate?
Iran ranks 114th and Mexico ranks 111th of 199 countries.
Where does this data come from?
UNICEF, published as 3.2.1 Under-five mortality rate (deaths per 1,000 live births). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
3.2.1 Under-five mortality rate (deaths per 1,000 live births)
Source
UNICEF
Licence
UNICEF Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
199 places, 4,378 data points, 2000–2021
Last refreshed