Child deaths age 1 to 4 (UN IGME estimate, 2024) in Iran
Iran: Child deaths age 1 to 4 (UN IGME estimate, 2024) was 1,223 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
1,223
Change on year
down 7.6%
World rank
60th
of 201 countries
All-time high
38,598
in 1976
All-time low
1,223
in 2024
Years of data
49
1976–2024
Child deaths age 1 to 4 in Iran, 1976–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
In 2024, child deaths age 1 to 4 in Iran stood at 1,223. That is the lowest value across all 49 years on record.
That represents a change of down 7.6% on the previous year and down 44.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, child deaths age 1 to 4 in Iran peaked at 38,598 in 1976 and was at its lowest, 1,223, in 2024.
That places Iran 60th out of 201 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Child deaths age 1 to 4 (UN IGME estimate, 2024) in Iran, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1976 | 38,598 | — |
| 1977 | 36,229 | -6.1% |
| 1978 | 34,212 | -5.6% |
| 1979 | 32,484 | -5.1% |
| 1980 | 31,046 | -4.4% |
| 1981 | 29,764 | -4.1% |
| 1982 | 28,538 | -4.1% |
| 1983 | 27,451 | -3.8% |
| 1984 | 26,471 | -3.6% |
| 1985 | 25,457 | -3.8% |
| 1986 | 24,339 | -4.4% |
| 1987 | 23,012 | -5.5% |
| 1988 | 21,444 | -6.8% |
| 1989 | 19,854 | -7.4% |
| 1990 | 18,304 | -7.8% |
| 1991 | 16,798 | -8.2% |
| 1992 | 15,397 | -8.3% |
| 1993 | 13,993 | -9.1% |
| 1994 | 12,551 | -10.3% |
| 1995 | 10,976 | -12.5% |
| 1996 | 9,374 | -14.6% |
| 1997 | 7,900 | -15.7% |
| 1998 | 6,635 | -16.0% |
| 1999 | 5,682 | -14.4% |
| 2000 | 5,010 | -11.8% |
| 2001 | 4,526 | -9.7% |
| 2002 | 4,160 | -8.1% |
| 2003 | 3,846 | -7.5% |
| 2004 | 3,558 | -7.5% |
| 2005 | 3,303 | -7.2% |
| 2006 | 3,087 | -6.5% |
| 2007 | 2,905 | -5.9% |
| 2008 | 2,763 | -4.9% |
| 2009 | 2,639 | -4.5% |
| 2010 | 2,525 | -4.3% |
| 2011 | 2,430 | -3.8% |
| 2012 | 2,342 | -3.6% |
| 2013 | 2,268 | -3.2% |
| 2014 | 2,218 | -2.2% |
| 2015 | 2,179 | -1.8% |
| 2016 | 2,137 | -1.9% |
| 2017 | 2,087 | -2.3% |
| 2018 | 2,019 | -3.3% |
| 2019 | 1,919 | -5.0% |
| 2020 | 1,785 | -7.0% |
| 2021 | 1,626 | -8.9% |
| 2022 | 1,460 | -10.2% |
| 2023 | 1,323 | -9.4% |
| 2024 | 1,223 | -7.6% |
Iran compared with similar countries
- Iran's 1,223 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 165, 7.4× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Iran's 1,223 is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 352, 3.5× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 35,381 | 32,484 | 38,598 | 4 |
| 1980s | 25,738 | 19,854 | 31,046 | 10 |
| 1990s | 11,761 | 5,682 | 18,304 | 10 |
| 2000s | 3,580 | 2,639 | 5,010 | 10 |
| 2010s | 2,212 | 1,919 | 2,525 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,483 | 1,223 | 1,785 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Iran
- 57 Venezuela 1,322 compare
- 58 Tajikistan 1,280 compare
- 59 Guatemala 1,259 compare
- 61 North Korea 1,161 compare
- 62 Mauritania 1,117 compare
- 63 Equatorial Guinea 1,095 compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is child deaths age 1 to 4 in Iran?
- Child deaths age 1 to 4 in Iran was 1,223 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest child deaths age 1 to 4 recorded in Iran?
- The highest recorded value was 38,598 in 1976.
- What is the lowest child deaths age 1 to 4 recorded in Iran?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,223 in 2024.
- How does Iran rank for child deaths age 1 to 4?
- Iran ranks 60th out of 201 countries with data for 2024.
- Is child deaths age 1 to 4 rising or falling in Iran?
- Over the last ten years it is down 44.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iran data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of Child deaths age 1 to 4 (UN IGME estimate, 2024). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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