Number of infant deaths (World Health) in Iran, Islamic Republic of
Iran, Islamic Republic of: Number of infant deaths (World Health) was 11,969 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
11,969
Change on year
down 4.7%
World rank
47th
of 200 countries
All-time high
171,398
in 1972
All-time low
11,969
in 2024
Years of data
53
1972–2024
Number of infant deaths in Iran, Islamic Republic of, 1972–2024
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
Analysis
The most recent figure for number of infant deaths in Iran, Islamic Republic of is 11,969, measured in 2024. 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, number of infant deaths in Iran, Islamic Republic of peaked at 171,398 in 1972 and was at its lowest, 11,969, in 2024.
That places Iran, Islamic Republic of 47th out of 200 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.
Number of infant deaths (World Health) in Iran, Islamic Republic of, 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, Islamic Republic of compared with similar countries
- Iran, Islamic Republic of's 11,969 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1,252, 9.6× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Iran, Islamic Republic of'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 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is number of infant deaths in Iran, Islamic Republic of?
- Number of infant deaths in Iran, Islamic Republic of was 11,969 in 2024, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
- What is the highest number of infant deaths recorded in Iran, Islamic Republic of?
- The highest recorded value was 171,398 in 1972.
- What is the lowest number of infant deaths recorded in Iran, Islamic Republic of?
- The lowest recorded value was 11,969 in 2024.
- How does Iran, Islamic Republic of rank for number of infant deaths?
- Iran, Islamic Republic of ranks 47th out of 200 countries with data for 2024.
- Is number of infant deaths rising or falling in Iran, Islamic Republic of?
- Over the last ten years it is down 45.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iran, Islamic Republic of data come from?
- The figures come from World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory, published as part of Number of infant deaths. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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