Child mortality by sex in Iran, Islamic Republic of

Iran, Islamic Republic of: Child mortality by sex was 1.19 in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
1.19
Change on year
down 3.2%
World rank
117th
of 195 countries
All-time high
18.74
in 1971
All-time low
1.19
in 2024
Years of data
54
1971–2024

Child mortality by sex in Iran, Islamic Republic of, 1971–2024

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Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

In 2024, child mortality by sex in Iran, Islamic Republic of stood at 1.19. That is the lowest value across all 54 years on record.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 3.2% on the previous year and down 29.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, child mortality by sex in Iran, Islamic Republic of peaked at 18.74 in 1971 and was at its lowest, 1.19, in 2024.

Iran, Islamic Republic of ranks 117th of 195 countries on this measure, 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 15.28 11.78 18.74 9
1980s 8.2 6.17 10.92 10
1990s 4.85 3.94 5.87 10
2000s 2.86 2.11 3.73 10
2010s 1.67 1.4 2 10
2020s 1.27 1.19 1.36 5

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Frequently asked questions

What is child mortality by sex in Iran, Islamic Republic of?
Child mortality by sex in Iran, Islamic Republic of was 1.19 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest child mortality by sex recorded in Iran, Islamic Republic of?
The highest recorded value was 18.74 in 1971.
What is the lowest child mortality by sex recorded in Iran, Islamic Republic of?
The lowest recorded value was 1.19 in 2024.
How does Iran, Islamic Republic of rank for child mortality by sex?
Iran, Islamic Republic of ranks 117th out of 195 countries with data for 2024.
Is child mortality by sex rising or falling in Iran, Islamic Republic of?
Over the last ten years it is down 29.3%. 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 mortality by sex. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Child mortality by sex
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
199 places, 12,985 data points, 1950–2024
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