Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59 in Iran
Iran: Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59 was 45.9% in 2021. ▼ Falling
Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59 in Iran, 2000–2021
Source: Global Health Estimates, World Health Organization (WHO). Measured in % of total deaths ages 15-59.
Analysis
Iran recorded 45.9% for cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59 in 2021. That is the lowest value across all 6 years on record.
The figure is down 11.0% on the previous year and down 21.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59 in Iran peaked at 68.2% in 2019 and was at its lowest, 45.9%, in 2021.
That places Iran 124th out of 185 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the middle of the range.
Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59 in Iran, year by year
| Year | % of total deaths ages 15-59 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 59.5% | — |
| 2010 | 58.3% | -2.1% |
| 2015 | 65.1% | +11.8% |
| 2019 | 68.2% | +4.7% |
| 2020 | 51.5% | -24.4% |
| 2021 | 45.9% | -11.0% |
Iran compared with similar countries
- Iran's 45.9% is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 53.8%, 85% of the median. (55 countries reporting)
- Iran's 45.9% is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 52.1%, 88% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 59.5% | 59.5% | 59.5% | 1 |
| 2010s | 63.8% | 58.3% | 68.2% | 3 |
| 2020s | 48.7% | 45.9% | 51.5% | 2 |
Countries ranked near Iran
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- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59 in Iran?
- Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59 in Iran was 45.9% in 2021, according to Global Health Estimates, World Health Organization (WHO).
- What is the highest cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59 recorded in Iran?
- The highest recorded value was 68.2% in 2019.
- What is the lowest cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59 recorded in Iran?
- The lowest recorded value was 45.9% in 2021.
- How does Iran rank for cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59?
- Iran ranks 124th out of 185 countries with data for 2021.
- Is cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59 rising or falling in Iran?
- Over the last ten years it is down 21.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Iran data come from?
- The figures come from Global Health Estimates, World Health Organization (WHO), published as part of Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59 (% of total deaths ages 15-59). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Number of deaths ages 15-59 due to non-communicable diseases divided by number of all deaths ages 15-59 expressed by percentage. Non-Communicable diseases include cancer, diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular diseases, digestive diseases, skin diseases, musculoskeletal diseases, and congenital anomalies.