Child deaths life stage in Iran, Islamic Republic of
Iran, Islamic Republic of: Child deaths life stage was 1,223 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
1,223
Change on year
down 7.6%
World rank
60th
of 199 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, Islamic Republic of, 1976–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2024, child deaths life stage in Iran, Islamic Republic of 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, Islamic Republic of peaked at 38,598 in 1976 and was at its lowest, 1,223, in 2024.
That places Iran, Islamic Republic of 60th out of 199 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 life stage in Iran, Islamic Republic of, 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, Islamic Republic of compared with similar countries
- Iran, Islamic Republic of's 1,223 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 165, 7.4× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Iran, Islamic Republic of'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, Islamic Republic of
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More health data for Iran, Islamic Republic of
- 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)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates 1,361 (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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is child deaths life stage in Iran, Islamic Republic of?
- Child deaths life stage in Iran, Islamic Republic of was 1,223 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest child deaths life stage recorded in Iran, Islamic Republic of?
- The highest recorded value was 38,598 in 1976.
- What is the lowest child deaths life stage recorded in Iran, Islamic Republic of?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,223 in 2024.
- How does Iran, Islamic Republic of rank for child deaths life stage?
- Iran, Islamic Republic of ranks 60th out of 199 countries with data for 2024.
- Is child deaths life stage rising or falling in Iran, Islamic Republic of?
- Over the last ten years it is down 44.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iran, Islamic Republic of 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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