Greece vs Iran: Share of deaths from each major cause

Greece
2.6%
in 2022
Iran
2.7%
in 2017
Greece rank
99th
Iran rank
96th

Share of deaths from each major cause over time

  • Greece
  • Iran
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How they compare

Iran currently reports 2.7% against 2.6% in Greece, a difference of 0.1%.

Across all 5 years both countries report, Greece has been ahead every year.

Greece ranks 99th and Iran ranks 96th of 113 countries.

Greece has averaged higher in every one of the 1 decades both report.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher share of deaths from each major cause, Greece or Iran?
Iran, at 2.7% against 2.6% in Greece as of 2017.
What is the difference in share of deaths from each major cause between Greece and Iran?
0.1%, with Iran ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Greece and Iran?
5 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2017.
How do Greece and Iran rank globally for share of deaths from each major cause?
Greece ranks 99th and Iran ranks 96th of 113 countries.
Where does this data come from?
WHO Mortality Database (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as Share of deaths from each major cause. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
Share of deaths from each major cause
Unit
%
Source
WHO Mortality Database (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
113 places, 4,985 data points, 1950–2023
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