Child mortality vs level of prosperity regression in Iran

Iran: Child mortality vs level of prosperity regression was 1.13 in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
1.13
Change on year
down 3.1%
World rank
114th
of 195 countries
All-time high
18.92
in 1971
All-time low
1.13
in 2024
Years of data
54
1971–2024

Child mortality vs level of prosperity regression in Iran, 1971–2024

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Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

Iran recorded 1.13 for child mortality vs level of prosperity regression in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 54 years on record.

The figure is down 3.1% on the previous year and down 29.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, child mortality vs level of prosperity regression in Iran peaked at 18.92 in 1971 and was at its lowest, 1.13, in 2024.

Iran ranks 114th 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 15.39 11.79 18.92 9
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

Countries ranked near Iran

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  4. 115 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 1.13 compare
  5. 116 Nicaragua 1.12 compare
  6. 117 Cape Verde 1.11 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is child mortality vs level of prosperity regression in Iran?
Child mortality vs level of prosperity regression in Iran was 1.13 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest child mortality vs level of prosperity regression recorded in Iran?
The highest recorded value was 18.92 in 1971.
What is the lowest child mortality vs level of prosperity regression recorded in Iran?
The lowest recorded value was 1.13 in 2024.
How does Iran rank for child mortality vs level of prosperity regression?
Iran ranks 114th out of 195 countries with data for 2024.
Is child mortality vs level of prosperity regression rising or falling in Iran?
Over the last ten years it is down 29.8%. 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 mortality vs level of prosperity regression. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Child mortality vs level of prosperity regression
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
199 places, 13,255 data points, 1931–2024
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