Infant deaths (UN IGME estimate, 2024) in Iran
Iran: Infant deaths (UN IGME estimate, 2024) was 11,969 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
11,969
Change on year
down 4.7%
World rank
47th
of 201 countries
All-time high
171,398
in 1972
All-time low
11,969
in 2024
Years of data
53
1972–2024
Infant deaths in Iran, 1972–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
In 2024, infant deaths in Iran stood at 11,969. That is the lowest value across all 53 years on record.
That represents a change of down 4.7% on the previous year and down 45.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, infant deaths in Iran peaked at 171,398 in 1972 and was at its lowest, 11,969, in 2024.
That places Iran 47th out of 201 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Infant deaths (UN IGME estimate, 2024) in Iran, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 171,398 | — |
| 1973 | 165,050 | -3.7% |
| 1974 | 160,995 | -2.5% |
| 1975 | 158,626 | -1.5% |
| 1976 | 158,171 | -0.3% |
| 1977 | 157,649 | -0.3% |
| 1978 | 156,536 | -0.7% |
| 1979 | 155,687 | -0.5% |
| 1980 | 153,290 | -1.5% |
| 1981 | 148,363 | -3.2% |
| 1982 | 146,288 | -1.4% |
| 1983 | 143,940 | -1.6% |
| 1984 | 138,757 | -3.6% |
| 1985 | 132,462 | -4.5% |
| 1986 | 125,302 | -5.4% |
| 1987 | 117,924 | -5.9% |
| 1988 | 110,380 | -6.4% |
| 1989 | 102,937 | -6.7% |
| 1990 | 95,916 | -6.8% |
| 1991 | 88,630 | -7.6% |
| 1992 | 79,922 | -9.8% |
| 1993 | 70,582 | -11.7% |
| 1994 | 60,041 | -14.9% |
| 1995 | 50,638 | -15.7% |
| 1996 | 44,256 | -12.6% |
| 1997 | 39,590 | -10.5% |
| 1998 | 36,655 | -7.4% |
| 1999 | 34,839 | -5.0% |
| 2000 | 33,329 | -4.3% |
| 2001 | 31,907 | -4.3% |
| 2002 | 30,433 | -4.6% |
| 2003 | 28,833 | -5.3% |
| 2004 | 27,710 | -3.9% |
| 2005 | 26,982 | -2.6% |
| 2006 | 26,300 | -2.5% |
| 2007 | 25,577 | -2.7% |
| 2008 | 24,631 | -3.7% |
| 2009 | 23,627 | -4.1% |
| 2010 | 22,806 | -3.5% |
| 2011 | 22,341 | -2.0% |
| 2012 | 22,187 | -0.7% |
| 2013 | 22,074 | -0.5% |
| 2014 | 21,945 | -0.6% |
| 2015 | 21,604 | -1.6% |
| 2016 | 21,082 | -2.4% |
| 2017 | 20,169 | -4.3% |
| 2018 | 18,617 | -7.7% |
| 2019 | 16,549 | -11.1% |
| 2020 | 14,833 | -10.4% |
| 2021 | 13,894 | -6.3% |
| 2022 | 13,200 | -5.0% |
| 2023 | 12,563 | -4.8% |
| 2024 | 11,969 | -4.7% |
Iran compared with similar countries
- Iran's 11,969 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1,252, 9.6× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Iran's 11,969 is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 2,468, 4.8× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 160,514 | 155,687 | 171,398 | 8 |
| 1980s | 131,964 | 102,937 | 153,290 | 10 |
| 1990s | 60,107 | 34,839 | 95,916 | 10 |
| 2000s | 27,933 | 23,627 | 33,329 | 10 |
| 2010s | 20,937 | 16,549 | 22,806 | 10 |
| 2020s | 13,292 | 11,969 | 14,833 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Iran
More health data for Iran
- 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)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,361 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 1,070 deaths (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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is infant deaths in Iran?
- Infant deaths in Iran was 11,969 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest infant deaths recorded in Iran?
- The highest recorded value was 171,398 in 1972.
- What is the lowest infant deaths recorded in Iran?
- The lowest recorded value was 11,969 in 2024.
- How does Iran rank for infant deaths?
- Iran ranks 47th out of 201 countries with data for 2024.
- Is infant deaths rising or falling in Iran?
- Over the last ten years it is down 45.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iran data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of Infant deaths (UN IGME estimate, 2024). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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