Iran vs North Korea: 3.2.2 Neonatal mortality rate (deaths per 1,000 live births)
Iran
8.1
in 2021
North Korea
8.2
in 2021
Iran rank
104th
North Korea rank
103rd
3.2.2 Neonatal mortality rate (deaths per 1,000 live births) over time
- Iran
- North Korea
How they compare
North Korea currently reports 8.2 against 8.1 in Iran, a difference of 0.1.
Across all 22 years both countries report, North Korea has been ahead every year.
Iran ranks 104th and North Korea ranks 103rd of 199 countries.
North Korea has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Iran | North Korea | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 16.34 | 20.07 | 3.73 | North Korea |
| 2010s | 10.41 | 12.05 | 1.64 | North Korea |
| 2020s | 8.2 | 8.5 | 0.3 | North Korea |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate, Iran or North Korea?
- North Korea, at 8.2 against 8.1 in Iran as of 2021.
- What is the difference in 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate between Iran and North Korea?
- 0.1, with North Korea ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Iran and North Korea?
- 22 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2021.
- How do Iran and North Korea rank globally for 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate?
- Iran ranks 104th and North Korea ranks 103rd of 199 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNICEF, published as 3.2.2 Neonatal mortality rate (deaths per 1,000 live births). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.