3.8.1 Coverage of essential health services (index) in Iran
Iran: 3.8.1 Coverage of essential health services (index) was 74 in 2021. ▲ Rising
Latest (2021)
74
Change on year
down 1.3%
World rank
78th
of 194 countries
All-time high
75
in 2019
All-time low
50
in 2000
Years of data
7
2000–2021
3.8.1 Coverage of essential health services in Iran, 2000–2021
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for 3.8.1 coverage of essential health services in Iran is 74, measured in 2021.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.3% on the previous year and up 37.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 3.8.1 coverage of essential health services in Iran peaked at 75 in 2019 and was at its lowest, 50, in 2000.
That places Iran 78th out of 194 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the middle of the range.
3.8.1 Coverage of essential health services (index) in Iran, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 50 | — |
| 2005 | 50 | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 54 | +8.0% |
| 2015 | 68 | +25.9% |
| 2017 | 72 | +5.9% |
| 2019 | 75 | +4.2% |
| 2021 | 74 | -1.3% |
Iran compared with similar countries
- Iran's 74 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 69.5, 1.1× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Iran's 74 is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 70, 1.1× the median. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 50 | 50 | 50 | 2 |
| 2010s | 67.25 | 54 | 75 | 4 |
| 2020s | 74 | 74 | 74 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Iran
- 78 Algeria 74 compare
- 78 Jamaica 74 compare
- 78 North Macedonia 74 compare
- 78 Saudi Arabia 74 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 3.8.1 coverage of essential health services in Iran?
- 3.8.1 coverage of essential health services in Iran was 74 in 2021, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest 3.8.1 coverage of essential health services recorded in Iran?
- The highest recorded value was 75 in 2019.
- What is the lowest 3.8.1 coverage of essential health services recorded in Iran?
- The lowest recorded value was 50 in 2000.
- How does Iran rank for 3.8.1 coverage of essential health services?
- Iran ranks 78th out of 194 countries with data for 2021.
- Is 3.8.1 coverage of essential health services rising or falling in Iran?
- Over the last ten years it is up 37.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Iran data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of 3.8.1 Coverage of essential health services (index). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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