Death rate from malaria in Iran
Iran: Death rate from malaria was 0 Deaths in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
0 Deaths
World rank
66th
of 109 countries
All-time high
0.7121 Deaths
in 2003
All-time low
0 Deaths
in 2009
Years of data
25
2000–2024
Death rate from malaria in Iran, 2000–2024
Source: World Health Organization – Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in Deaths.
Analysis
In 2024, death rate from malaria in Iran stood at 0 Deaths. That is the lowest value across all 25 years on record.
Over the whole period, death rate from malaria in Iran peaked at 0.7121 Deaths in 2003 and was at its lowest, 0 Deaths, in 2009.
That places Iran 66th out of 109 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.
Death rate from malaria in Iran, year by year
| Year | Deaths | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 0.5899 Deaths | — |
| 2001 | 0.2904 Deaths | -50.8% |
| 2002 | 0.288 Deaths | -0.8% |
| 2003 | 0.7121 Deaths | +147.2% |
| 2004 | 0.1394 Deaths | -80.4% |
| 2005 | 0.1364 Deaths | -2.2% |
| 2006 | 0.1335 Deaths | -2.1% |
| 2007 | 0.3939 Deaths | +195.1% |
| 2008 | 0.3891 Deaths | -1.2% |
| 2009 | 0 Deaths | -100.0% |
| 2010 | 0 Deaths | — |
| 2011 | 0 Deaths | — |
| 2012 | 0 Deaths | — |
| 2013 | 0 Deaths | — |
| 2014 | 0 Deaths | — |
| 2015 | 0 Deaths | — |
| 2016 | 0 Deaths | — |
| 2017 | 0 Deaths | — |
| 2018 | 0 Deaths | — |
| 2019 | 0 Deaths | — |
| 2020 | 0 Deaths | — |
| 2021 | 0 Deaths | — |
| 2022 | 0 Deaths | — |
| 2023 | 0 Deaths | — |
| 2024 | 0 Deaths | — |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.3073 Deaths | 0 Deaths | 0.7121 Deaths | 10 |
| 2010s | 0 Deaths | 0 Deaths | 0 Deaths | 10 |
| 2020s | 0 Deaths | 0 Deaths | 0 Deaths | 5 |
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More health data for Iran
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- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.0311 units per person (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is death rate from malaria in Iran?
- Death rate from malaria in Iran was 0 Deaths in 2024, according to World Health Organization – Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest death rate from malaria recorded in Iran?
- The highest recorded value was 0.7121 Deaths in 2003.
- What is the lowest death rate from malaria recorded in Iran?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 Deaths in 2009.
- How does Iran rank for death rate from malaria?
- Iran ranks 66th out of 109 countries with data for 2024.
- Where does this Iran data come from?
- The figures come from World Health Organization – Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Death rate from malaria. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The number of deaths from malaria per 100,000 people.