Infant mortality rate (UNICEF) in Iran
Iran: Infant mortality rate was 10.32 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
10.32
Change on year
down 3.1%
World rank
12th
of 20 countries
All-time high
144.38
in 1971
All-time low
10.32
in 2024
Years of data
54
1971–2024
Infant mortality rate in Iran, 1971–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
Iran recorded 10.32 for infant mortality rate in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 54 years on record.
That represents a change of down 3.1% on the previous year and down 29.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, infant mortality rate in Iran peaked at 144.38 in 1971 and was at its lowest, 10.32, in 2024.
That places Iran 12th out of 20 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.
Infant mortality rate in Iran, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 144.38 | — |
| 1972 | 138.49 | -4.1% |
| 1973 | 132.93 | -4.0% |
| 1974 | 127.18 | -4.3% |
| 1975 | 121.22 | -4.7% |
| 1976 | 115.06 | -5.1% |
| 1977 | 108.5 | -5.7% |
| 1978 | 101.78 | -6.2% |
| 1979 | 95.04 | -6.6% |
| 1980 | 88.52 | -6.9% |
| 1981 | 82.33 | -7.0% |
| 1982 | 76.77 | -6.7% |
| 1983 | 71.82 | -6.4% |
| 1984 | 67.57 | -5.9% |
| 1985 | 63.78 | -5.6% |
| 1986 | 60.37 | -5.3% |
| 1987 | 57.22 | -5.2% |
| 1988 | 54.26 | -5.2% |
| 1989 | 51.52 | -5.1% |
| 1990 | 49.01 | -4.9% |
| 1991 | 46.76 | -4.6% |
| 1992 | 44.74 | -4.3% |
| 1993 | 42.98 | -3.9% |
| 1994 | 41.36 | -3.8% |
| 1995 | 39.78 | -3.8% |
| 1996 | 38.26 | -3.8% |
| 1997 | 36.69 | -4.1% |
| 1998 | 35.07 | -4.4% |
| 1999 | 33.41 | -4.7% |
| 2000 | 31.73 | -5.0% |
| 2001 | 30.04 | -5.3% |
| 2002 | 28.32 | -5.7% |
| 2003 | 26.62 | -6.0% |
| 2004 | 24.97 | -6.2% |
| 2005 | 23.42 | -6.2% |
| 2006 | 21.95 | -6.2% |
| 2007 | 20.58 | -6.2% |
| 2008 | 19.33 | -6.1% |
| 2009 | 18.21 | -5.8% |
| 2010 | 17.27 | -5.2% |
| 2011 | 16.45 | -4.7% |
| 2012 | 15.74 | -4.3% |
| 2013 | 15.1 | -4.1% |
| 2014 | 14.54 | -3.7% |
| 2015 | 14 | -3.8% |
| 2016 | 13.48 | -3.7% |
| 2017 | 13.01 | -3.5% |
| 2018 | 12.58 | -3.3% |
| 2019 | 12.15 | -3.4% |
| 2020 | 11.77 | -3.1% |
| 2021 | 11.41 | -3.0% |
| 2022 | 11.01 | -3.5% |
| 2023 | 10.64 | -3.3% |
| 2024 | 10.32 | -3.0% |
Iran compared with similar countries
- Iran's 10.32 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 11.95, 86% of the median. (19 countries reporting)
- Iran's 10.32 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 11.95, 86% of the median. (5 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 120.51 | 95.04 | 144.38 | 9 |
| 1980s | 67.41 | 51.52 | 88.52 | 10 |
| 1990s | 40.81 | 33.41 | 49.01 | 10 |
| 2000s | 24.52 | 18.21 | 31.73 | 10 |
| 2010s | 14.43 | 12.15 | 17.27 | 10 |
| 2020s | 11.03 | 10.32 | 11.77 | 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 mortality rate in Iran?
- Infant mortality rate in Iran was 10.32 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest infant mortality rate recorded in Iran?
- The highest recorded value was 144.38 in 1971.
- What is the lowest infant mortality rate recorded in Iran?
- The lowest recorded value was 10.32 in 2024.
- How does Iran rank for infant mortality rate?
- Iran ranks 12th out of 20 countries with data for 2024.
- Is infant mortality rate rising or falling in Iran?
- Over the last ten years it is down 29.0%. 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 mortality rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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