Child deaths life stage in Iran

Iran: Child deaths life stage was 1,223 in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
1,223
Change on year
down 7.6%
World rank
60th
of 195 countries
All-time high
38,598
in 1976
All-time low
1,223
in 2024
Years of data
49
1976–2024

Child deaths life stage in Iran, 1976–2024

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Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

In 2024, child deaths life stage 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 life stage in Iran peaked at 38,598 in 1976 and was at its lowest, 1,223, in 2024.

That places Iran 60th out of 195 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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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

  1. 57 Venezuela 1,322 compare
  2. 58 Tajikistan 1,280 compare
  3. 59 Guatemala 1,259 compare
  4. 61 North Korea 1,161 compare
  5. 62 Mauritania 1,117 compare
  6. 63 Equatorial Guinea 1,095 compare

See the full ranking of 199 places β†’

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All data for Iran β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is child deaths life stage in Iran?
Child deaths life stage in Iran was 1,223 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest child deaths life stage recorded in Iran?
The highest recorded value was 38,598 in 1976.
What is the lowest child deaths life stage recorded in Iran?
The lowest recorded value was 1,223 in 2024.
How does Iran rank for child deaths life stage?
Iran ranks 60th out of 195 countries with data for 2024.
Is child deaths life stage 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 Our World in Data, published as part of Child deaths life stage. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Child deaths life stage
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
199 places, 11,992 data points, 1955–2024
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