Child mortality complete gapminder in Iran
Iran: Child mortality complete gapminder was 1.13 in 2024. ▼ Falling
Child mortality complete gapminder in Iran, 1800–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2024, child mortality complete gapminder in Iran stood at 1.13. That is the lowest value across all 225 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 3.1% on the previous year and down 29.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, child mortality complete gapminder in Iran peaked at 50.64 in 1800 and was at its lowest, 1.13, in 2024.
That places Iran 117th out of 203 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 225 years of available data.
Child mortality complete gapminder in Iran, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1800 | 50.64 | — |
| 1801 | 50.64 | +0.0% |
| 1802 | 50.64 | +0.0% |
| 1803 | 50.64 | +0.0% |
| 1804 | 50.64 | +0.0% |
| 1805 | 50.64 | +0.0% |
| 1806 | 50.64 | +0.0% |
| 1807 | 50.64 | +0.0% |
| 1808 | 50.64 | +0.0% |
| 1809 | 50.64 | +0.0% |
| 1810 | 50.64 | +0.0% |
| 1811 | 50.64 | +0.0% |
| 1812 | 50.64 | +0.0% |
| 1813 | 50.64 | +0.0% |
| 1814 | 50.64 | +0.0% |
| 1815 | 50.64 | +0.0% |
| 1816 | 50.64 | +0.0% |
| 1817 | 50.64 | +0.0% |
| 1818 | 50.64 | +0.0% |
| 1819 | 50.64 | +0.0% |
| 1820 | 50.64 | +0.0% |
| 1821 | 50.64 | +0.0% |
| 1822 | 50.64 | +0.0% |
| 1823 | 50.64 | +0.0% |
| 1824 | 50.64 | +0.0% |
| 1825 | 50.64 | +0.0% |
| 1826 | 50.64 | +0.0% |
| 1827 | 50.64 | +0.0% |
| 1828 | 50.64 | +0.0% |
| 1829 | 50.64 | +0.0% |
| 1830 | 50.64 | +0.0% |
| 1831 | 50.64 | +0.0% |
| 1832 | 50.64 | +0.0% |
| 1833 | 50.64 | +0.0% |
| 1834 | 50.64 | +0.0% |
| 1835 | 50.64 | +0.0% |
| 1836 | 50.64 | +0.0% |
| 1837 | 50.64 | +0.0% |
| 1838 | 50.64 | +0.0% |
| 1839 | 50.64 | +0.0% |
| 1840 | 50.64 | +0.0% |
| 1841 | 50.64 | +0.0% |
| 1842 | 50.64 | +0.0% |
| 1843 | 50.64 | +0.0% |
| 1844 | 50.64 | +0.0% |
| 1845 | 50.64 | +0.0% |
| 1846 | 50.64 | +0.0% |
| 1847 | 50.64 | +0.0% |
| 1848 | 50.64 | +0.0% |
| 1849 | 50.64 | +0.0% |
| 1850 | 50.64 | +0.0% |
| 1851 | 50.64 | +0.0% |
| 1852 | 50.64 | +0.0% |
| 1853 | 50.64 | +0.0% |
| 1854 | 50.64 | +0.0% |
| 1855 | 50.64 | +0.0% |
| 1856 | 50.64 | +0.0% |
| 1857 | 50.64 | +0.0% |
| 1858 | 50.64 | +0.0% |
| 1859 | 50.64 | +0.0% |
| 1860 | 50.64 | +0.0% |
| 1861 | 50.64 | +0.0% |
| 1862 | 50.64 | +0.0% |
| 1863 | 50.64 | +0.0% |
| 1864 | 50.64 | +0.0% |
| 1865 | 50.64 | +0.0% |
| 1866 | 50.64 | +0.0% |
| 1867 | 50.64 | +0.0% |
| 1868 | 50.64 | +0.0% |
| 1869 | 50.64 | +0.0% |
| 1870 | 50.64 | +0.0% |
| 1871 | 50.64 | +0.0% |
| 1872 | 50.64 | +0.0% |
| 1873 | 50.64 | +0.0% |
| 1874 | 50.64 | +0.0% |
| 1875 | 50.64 | +0.0% |
| 1876 | 50.64 | +0.0% |
| 1877 | 50.64 | +0.0% |
| 1878 | 50.64 | +0.0% |
| 1879 | 50.64 | +0.0% |
| 1880 | 50.64 | +0.0% |
| 1881 | 50.64 | +0.0% |
| 1882 | 50.64 | +0.0% |
| 1883 | 50.64 | +0.0% |
| 1884 | 50.64 | +0.0% |
| 1885 | 50.64 | +0.0% |
| 1886 | 50.64 | +0.0% |
| 1887 | 50.64 | +0.0% |
| 1888 | 50.64 | +0.0% |
| 1889 | 50.64 | +0.0% |
| 1890 | 50.64 | +0.0% |
| 1891 | 50.64 | +0.0% |
| 1892 | 50.64 | +0.0% |
| 1893 | 50.64 | +0.0% |
| 1894 | 50.64 | -0.0% |
| 1895 | 50.63 | -0.0% |
| 1896 | 50.62 | -0.0% |
| 1897 | 50.61 | -0.0% |
| 1898 | 50.59 | -0.0% |
| 1899 | 50.56 | -0.1% |
| 1900 | 50.53 | -0.1% |
| 1901 | 50.48 | -0.1% |
| 1902 | 50.43 | -0.1% |
| 1903 | 50.37 | -0.1% |
| 1904 | 50.31 | -0.1% |
| 1905 | 50.23 | -0.1% |
| 1906 | 50.15 | -0.2% |
| 1907 | 50.06 | -0.2% |
| 1908 | 49.96 | -0.2% |
| 1909 | 49.85 | -0.2% |
| 1910 | 49.74 | -0.2% |
| 1911 | 49.63 | -0.2% |
| 1912 | 49.51 | -0.2% |
| 1913 | 49.39 | -0.2% |
| 1914 | 49.27 | -0.2% |
| 1915 | 49.15 | -0.2% |
| 1916 | 49.03 | -0.2% |
| 1917 | 48.91 | -0.2% |
| 1918 | 48.8 | -0.2% |
| 1919 | 48.68 | -0.2% |
| 1920 | 48.56 | -0.2% |
| 1921 | 48.44 | -0.2% |
| 1922 | 48.32 | -0.2% |
| 1923 | 48.2 | -0.2% |
| 1924 | 48.08 | -0.2% |
| 1925 | 47.96 | -0.2% |
| 1926 | 47.84 | -0.2% |
| 1927 | 47.73 | -0.2% |
| 1928 | 47.61 | -0.2% |
| 1929 | 47.49 | -0.2% |
| 1930 | 47.37 | -0.3% |
| 1931 | 47.25 | -0.3% |
| 1932 | 47.13 | -0.3% |
| 1933 | 47.01 | -0.3% |
| 1934 | 46.9 | -0.3% |
| 1935 | 46.78 | -0.3% |
| 1936 | 46.66 | -0.3% |
| 1937 | 46.54 | -0.3% |
| 1938 | 46.42 | -0.3% |
| 1939 | 46.3 | -0.3% |
| 1940 | 46.18 | -0.3% |
| 1941 | 45.4 | -1.7% |
| 1942 | 44.62 | -1.7% |
| 1943 | 43.86 | -1.7% |
| 1944 | 43.12 | -1.7% |
| 1945 | 42.38 | -1.7% |
| 1946 | 41.66 | -1.7% |
| 1947 | 40.95 | -1.7% |
| 1948 | 40.26 | -1.7% |
| 1949 | 39.57 | -1.7% |
| 1950 | 38.9 | -1.7% |
| 1951 | 38.23 | -1.7% |
| 1952 | 37.58 | -1.7% |
| 1953 | 36.94 | -1.7% |
| 1954 | 36.31 | -1.7% |
| 1955 | 35.7 | -1.7% |
| 1956 | 35.09 | -1.7% |
| 1957 | 34.49 | -1.7% |
| 1958 | 33.9 | -1.7% |
| 1959 | 33.29 | -1.8% |
| 1960 | 32.69 | -1.8% |
| 1961 | 32.11 | -1.8% |
| 1962 | 31.53 | -1.8% |
| 1963 | 30.96 | -1.8% |
| 1964 | 30.4 | -1.8% |
| 1965 | 29.86 | -1.8% |
| 1966 | 29.32 | -1.8% |
| 1967 | 28.79 | -1.8% |
| 1968 | 26.61 | -7.6% |
| 1969 | 23.13 | -13.1% |
| 1970 | 20.52 | -11.3% |
| 1971 | 18.92 | -7.8% |
| 1972 | 18.02 | -4.8% |
| 1973 | 17.17 | -4.7% |
| 1974 | 16.3 | -5.0% |
| 1975 | 15.43 | -5.3% |
| 1976 | 14.54 | -5.8% |
| 1977 | 13.63 | -6.3% |
| 1978 | 12.7 | -6.8% |
| 1979 | 11.79 | -7.2% |
| 1980 | 10.92 | -7.4% |
| 1981 | 10.1 | -7.5% |
| 1982 | 9.38 | -7.2% |
| 1983 | 8.73 | -6.9% |
| 1984 | 8.18 | -6.4% |
| 1985 | 7.69 | -6.0% |
| 1986 | 7.25 | -5.7% |
| 1987 | 6.84 | -5.6% |
| 1988 | 6.46 | -5.6% |
| 1989 | 6.11 | -5.4% |
| 1990 | 5.8 | -5.2% |
| 1991 | 5.51 | -5.0% |
| 1992 | 5.25 | -4.6% |
| 1993 | 5.03 | -4.3% |
| 1994 | 4.82 | -4.1% |
| 1995 | 4.62 | -4.1% |
| 1996 | 4.43 | -4.1% |
| 1997 | 4.24 | -4.4% |
| 1998 | 4.04 | -4.7% |
| 1999 | 3.84 | -5.0% |
| 2000 | 3.64 | -5.3% |
| 2001 | 3.43 | -5.6% |
| 2002 | 3.23 | -6.0% |
| 2003 | 3.03 | -6.3% |
| 2004 | 2.83 | -6.5% |
| 2005 | 2.65 | -6.5% |
| 2006 | 2.47 | -6.5% |
| 2007 | 2.31 | -6.5% |
| 2008 | 2.17 | -6.3% |
| 2009 | 2.04 | -6.0% |
| 2010 | 1.93 | -5.4% |
| 2011 | 1.83 | -4.9% |
| 2012 | 1.75 | -4.4% |
| 2013 | 1.68 | -4.2% |
| 2014 | 1.61 | -3.8% |
| 2015 | 1.55 | -3.9% |
| 2016 | 1.49 | -3.8% |
| 2017 | 1.44 | -3.6% |
| 2018 | 1.39 | -3.4% |
| 2019 | 1.34 | -3.5% |
| 2020 | 1.3 | -3.2% |
| 2021 | 1.26 | -3.1% |
| 2022 | 1.21 | -3.6% |
| 2023 | 1.17 | -3.4% |
| 2024 | 1.13 | -3.1% |
Iran compared with similar countries
- Iran's 1.13 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1.3, 87% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Iran's 1.13 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 1.29, 88% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1800s | 50.64 | 50.64 | 50.64 | 10 |
| 1810s | 50.64 | 50.64 | 50.64 | 10 |
| 1820s | 50.64 | 50.64 | 50.64 | 10 |
| 1830s | 50.64 | 50.64 | 50.64 | 10 |
| 1840s | 50.64 | 50.64 | 50.64 | 10 |
| 1850s | 50.64 | 50.64 | 50.64 | 10 |
| 1860s | 50.64 | 50.64 | 50.64 | 10 |
| 1870s | 50.64 | 50.64 | 50.64 | 10 |
| 1880s | 50.64 | 50.64 | 50.64 | 10 |
| 1890s | 50.62 | 50.56 | 50.64 | 10 |
| 1900s | 50.24 | 49.85 | 50.53 | 10 |
| 1910s | 49.21 | 48.68 | 49.74 | 10 |
| 1920s | 48.02 | 47.49 | 48.56 | 10 |
| 1930s | 46.84 | 46.3 | 47.37 | 10 |
| 1940s | 42.8 | 39.57 | 46.18 | 10 |
| 1950s | 36.04 | 33.29 | 38.9 | 10 |
| 1960s | 29.54 | 23.13 | 32.69 | 10 |
| 1970s | 15.9 | 11.79 | 20.52 | 10 |
| 1980s | 8.17 | 6.11 | 10.92 | 10 |
| 1990s | 4.76 | 3.84 | 5.8 | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.78 | 2.04 | 3.64 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.6 | 1.34 | 1.93 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.21 | 1.13 | 1.3 | 5 |
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- 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)
- 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)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per capita 0.0327 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is child mortality complete gapminder in Iran?
- Child mortality complete gapminder in Iran was 1.13 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest child mortality complete gapminder recorded in Iran?
- The highest recorded value was 50.64 in 1800.
- What is the lowest child mortality complete gapminder recorded in Iran?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.13 in 2024.
- How does Iran rank for child mortality complete gapminder?
- Iran ranks 117th out of 203 countries with data for 2024.
- Is child mortality complete gapminder rising or falling in Iran?
- Over the last ten years it is down 29.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Iran data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Child mortality complete gapminder. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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