3.2.2 Neonatal mortality rate (deaths per 1,000 live births) in Iran
Iran: 3.2.2 Neonatal mortality rate (deaths per 1,000 live births) was 8.1 in 2021. ▼ Falling
3.2.2 Neonatal mortality rate in Iran, 2000–2021
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
Iran recorded 8.1 for 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate in 2021. That is the lowest value across all 22 years on record.
That represents a change of down 2.4% on the previous year and down 31.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate in Iran peaked at 19.4 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 8.1, in 2021.
That places Iran 104th 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.
3.2.2 Neonatal mortality rate (deaths per 1,000 live births) in Iran, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 19.4 | — |
| 2001 | 18.7 | -3.6% |
| 2002 | 18.1 | -3.2% |
| 2003 | 17.4 | -3.9% |
| 2004 | 16.7 | -4.0% |
| 2005 | 16 | -4.2% |
| 2006 | 15.3 | -4.4% |
| 2007 | 14.7 | -3.9% |
| 2008 | 13.9 | -5.4% |
| 2009 | 13.2 | -5.0% |
| 2010 | 12.6 | -4.5% |
| 2011 | 11.9 | -5.6% |
| 2012 | 11.4 | -4.2% |
| 2013 | 10.9 | -4.4% |
| 2014 | 10.5 | -3.7% |
| 2015 | 10.1 | -3.8% |
| 2016 | 9.7 | -4.0% |
| 2017 | 9.3 | -4.1% |
| 2018 | 9 | -3.2% |
| 2019 | 8.7 | -3.3% |
| 2020 | 8.3 | -4.6% |
| 2021 | 8.1 | -2.4% |
Iran compared with similar countries
- Iran's 8.1 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 8.25, 98% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Iran's 8.1 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 8.5, 95% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 16.34 | 13.2 | 19.4 | 10 |
| 2010s | 10.41 | 8.7 | 12.6 | 10 |
| 2020s | 8.2 | 8.1 | 8.3 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Iran
- 102 Cape Verde 8.4 compare
- 103 North Korea 8.2 compare
- 104 Mexico 8.1 compare
- 106 Barbados 7.9 compare
- 107 Panama 7.8 compare
More health data for Iran
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.38 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate -0.5627 % change on previous year (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 1,070 (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -1.88 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.0311 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -1.95 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per capita 0.0327 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate in Iran?
- 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate in Iran was 8.1 in 2021, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate recorded in Iran?
- The highest recorded value was 19.4 in 2000.
- What is the lowest 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate recorded in Iran?
- The lowest recorded value was 8.1 in 2021.
- How does Iran rank for 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate?
- Iran ranks 104th out of 199 countries with data for 2021.
- Is 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate rising or falling in Iran?
- Over the last ten years it is down 31.9%. 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 3.2.2 Neonatal mortality rate (deaths per 1,000 live births). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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