Correlation between child mortality and mean years of schooling in Iran
Iran: Correlation between child mortality and mean years of schooling was 1.13 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Correlation between child mortality and mean years of schooling for in Iran, 1971–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Iran recorded 1.13 for correlation between child mortality and mean years of schooling for 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, correlation between child mortality and mean years of schooling for in Iran peaked at 18.92 in 1971 and was at its lowest, 1.13, in 2024.
Iran ranks 116th of 199 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.
Correlation between child mortality and mean years of schooling in Iran, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 18.92 | — |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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Frequently asked questions
- What is correlation between child mortality and mean years of schooling for in Iran?
- Correlation between child mortality and mean years of schooling for in Iran was 1.13 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest correlation between child mortality and mean years of schooling for recorded in Iran?
- The highest recorded value was 18.92 in 1971.
- What is the lowest correlation between child mortality and mean years of schooling for recorded in Iran?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.13 in 2024.
- How does Iran rank for correlation between child mortality and mean years of schooling for?
- Iran ranks 116th out of 199 countries with data for 2024.
- Is correlation between child mortality and mean years of schooling for 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 Correlation between child mortality and mean years of schooling for those aged 15 and older. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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