3.2.1 Under-five mortality rate (deaths per 1,000 live births) in Iran
Iran: 3.2.1 Under-five mortality rate (deaths per 1,000 live births) was 12.6 in 2021. ▼ Falling
3.2.1 Under-five mortality rate in Iran, 2000–2021
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
Iran recorded 12.6 for 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate in 2021. That is the lowest value across all 22 years on record.
The figure is down 3.1% on the previous year and down 31.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate in Iran peaked at 36.1 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 12.6, in 2021.
That places Iran 114th out of 199 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 22 years of available data.
3.2.1 Under-five mortality rate (deaths per 1,000 live births) in Iran, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 36.1 | — |
| 2001 | 34.1 | -5.5% |
| 2002 | 32 | -6.2% |
| 2003 | 30 | -6.2% |
| 2004 | 28.1 | -6.3% |
| 2005 | 26.3 | -6.4% |
| 2006 | 24.7 | -6.1% |
| 2007 | 23.1 | -6.5% |
| 2008 | 21.7 | -6.1% |
| 2009 | 20.4 | -6.0% |
| 2010 | 19.3 | -5.4% |
| 2011 | 18.4 | -4.7% |
| 2012 | 17.5 | -4.9% |
| 2013 | 16.8 | -4.0% |
| 2014 | 16.1 | -4.2% |
| 2015 | 15.5 | -3.7% |
| 2016 | 15 | -3.2% |
| 2017 | 14.5 | -3.3% |
| 2018 | 14 | -3.4% |
| 2019 | 13.5 | -3.6% |
| 2020 | 13 | -3.7% |
| 2021 | 12.6 | -3.1% |
Iran compared with similar countries
- Iran's 12.6 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 13.9, 91% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Iran's 12.6 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 14.6, 86% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 27.65 | 20.4 | 36.1 | 10 |
| 2010s | 16.06 | 13.5 | 19.3 | 10 |
| 2020s | 12.8 | 12.6 | 13 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Iran
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Frequently asked questions
- What is 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate in Iran?
- 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate in Iran was 12.6 in 2021, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate recorded in Iran?
- The highest recorded value was 36.1 in 2000.
- What is the lowest 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate recorded in Iran?
- The lowest recorded value was 12.6 in 2021.
- How does Iran rank for 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate?
- Iran ranks 114th out of 199 countries with data for 2021.
- Is 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate rising or falling in Iran?
- Over the last ten years it is down 31.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Iran data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of 3.2.1 Under-five mortality rate (deaths per 1,000 live births). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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