Infant mortality (Our World) in Iran
Iran: Infant mortality (Our World) was 1.03 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
1.03
Change on year
down 3.1%
World rank
115th
of 199 countries
All-time high
14.44
in 1971
All-time low
1.03
in 2024
Years of data
54
1971–2024
Infant mortality in Iran, 1971–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for infant mortality in Iran is 1.03, measured 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 29.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, infant mortality in Iran peaked at 14.44 in 1971 and was at its lowest, 1.03, in 2024.
That places Iran 115th out of 199 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 (Our World) in Iran, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 14.44 | — |
| 1972 | 13.85 | -4.1% |
| 1973 | 13.29 | -4.0% |
| 1974 | 12.72 | -4.3% |
| 1975 | 12.12 | -4.7% |
| 1976 | 11.51 | -5.1% |
| 1977 | 10.85 | -5.7% |
| 1978 | 10.18 | -6.2% |
| 1979 | 9.5 | -6.6% |
| 1980 | 8.85 | -6.9% |
| 1981 | 8.23 | -7.0% |
| 1982 | 7.68 | -6.7% |
| 1983 | 7.18 | -6.4% |
| 1984 | 6.76 | -5.9% |
| 1985 | 6.38 | -5.6% |
| 1986 | 6.04 | -5.3% |
| 1987 | 5.72 | -5.2% |
| 1988 | 5.43 | -5.2% |
| 1989 | 5.15 | -5.1% |
| 1990 | 4.9 | -4.9% |
| 1991 | 4.68 | -4.6% |
| 1992 | 4.47 | -4.3% |
| 1993 | 4.3 | -3.9% |
| 1994 | 4.14 | -3.8% |
| 1995 | 3.98 | -3.8% |
| 1996 | 3.83 | -3.8% |
| 1997 | 3.67 | -4.1% |
| 1998 | 3.51 | -4.4% |
| 1999 | 3.34 | -4.7% |
| 2000 | 3.17 | -5.0% |
| 2001 | 3 | -5.3% |
| 2002 | 2.83 | -5.7% |
| 2003 | 2.66 | -6.0% |
| 2004 | 2.5 | -6.2% |
| 2005 | 2.34 | -6.2% |
| 2006 | 2.2 | -6.2% |
| 2007 | 2.06 | -6.2% |
| 2008 | 1.93 | -6.1% |
| 2009 | 1.82 | -5.8% |
| 2010 | 1.73 | -5.2% |
| 2011 | 1.65 | -4.7% |
| 2012 | 1.57 | -4.3% |
| 2013 | 1.51 | -4.1% |
| 2014 | 1.45 | -3.7% |
| 2015 | 1.4 | -3.8% |
| 2016 | 1.35 | -3.7% |
| 2017 | 1.3 | -3.5% |
| 2018 | 1.26 | -3.3% |
| 2019 | 1.21 | -3.4% |
| 2020 | 1.18 | -3.1% |
| 2021 | 1.14 | -3.0% |
| 2022 | 1.1 | -3.5% |
| 2023 | 1.06 | -3.3% |
| 2024 | 1.03 | -3.0% |
Iran compared with similar countries
- Iran's 1.03 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1.16, 89% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Iran's 1.03 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 1.2, 86% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 12.05 | 9.5 | 14.44 | 9 |
| 1980s | 6.74 | 5.15 | 8.85 | 10 |
| 1990s | 4.08 | 3.34 | 4.9 | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.45 | 1.82 | 3.17 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.44 | 1.21 | 1.73 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.1 | 1.03 | 1.18 | 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)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 1,070 (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)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per capita 0.0327 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is infant mortality in Iran?
- Infant mortality in Iran was 1.03 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest infant mortality recorded in Iran?
- The highest recorded value was 14.44 in 1971.
- What is the lowest infant mortality recorded in Iran?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.03 in 2024.
- How does Iran rank for infant mortality?
- Iran ranks 115th out of 199 countries with data for 2024.
- Is infant mortality 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 Our World in Data, published as part of Infant mortality. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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