Number of maternal deaths by region in Iran, Islamic Republic of
Iran, Islamic Republic of: Number of maternal deaths by region was 273.69 deaths in 2020. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2020)
273.69 deaths
Change on year
up 0.2%
World rank
67th
of 185 countries
All-time high
2,020 deaths
in 1985
All-time low
257.23 deaths
in 2018
Years of data
36
1985–2020
Number of maternal deaths by region in Iran, Islamic Republic of, 1985–2020
Source: UN MMEIG (2023) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in deaths.
Analysis
The most recent figure for number of maternal deaths by region in Iran, Islamic Republic of is 273.69 deaths, measured in 2020.
That represents a change of up 0.2% on the previous year and down 35.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of maternal deaths by region in Iran, Islamic Republic of peaked at 2,020 deaths in 1985 and was at its lowest, 257.23 deaths, in 2018.
Iran, Islamic Republic of ranks 67th of 185 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Number of maternal deaths by region in Iran, Islamic Republic of, year by year
| Year | deaths | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 2,020 deaths | — |
| 1986 | 1,952 deaths | -3.4% |
| 1987 | 1,889 deaths | -3.2% |
| 1988 | 1,721 deaths | -8.9% |
| 1989 | 1,493 deaths | -13.3% |
| 1990 | 1,370 deaths | -8.2% |
| 1991 | 1,289 deaths | -5.9% |
| 1992 | 1,142 deaths | -11.4% |
| 1993 | 975.71 deaths | -14.6% |
| 1994 | 818.31 deaths | -16.1% |
| 1995 | 744.92 deaths | -9.0% |
| 1996 | 635.4 deaths | -14.7% |
| 1997 | 578.84 deaths | -8.9% |
| 1998 | 553.84 deaths | -4.3% |
| 1999 | 479.54 deaths | -13.4% |
| 2000 | 465.93 deaths | -2.8% |
| 2001 | 455.28 deaths | -2.3% |
| 2002 | 445.32 deaths | -2.2% |
| 2003 | 442.11 deaths | -0.7% |
| 2004 | 420.24 deaths | -4.9% |
| 2005 | 342.74 deaths | -18.4% |
| 2006 | 346.18 deaths | +1.0% |
| 2007 | 348.9 deaths | +0.8% |
| 2008 | 415.01 deaths | +18.9% |
| 2009 | 476.29 deaths | +14.8% |
| 2010 | 422.09 deaths | -11.4% |
| 2011 | 359.01 deaths | -14.9% |
| 2012 | 333.55 deaths | -7.1% |
| 2013 | 358.12 deaths | +7.4% |
| 2014 | 329.94 deaths | -7.9% |
| 2015 | 317.56 deaths | -3.8% |
| 2016 | 313.91 deaths | -1.1% |
| 2017 | 290.19 deaths | -7.6% |
| 2018 | 257.23 deaths | -11.4% |
| 2019 | 273.06 deaths | +6.2% |
| 2020 | 273.69 deaths | +0.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 1,815 deaths | 1,493 deaths | 2,020 deaths | 5 |
| 1990s | 858.79 deaths | 479.54 deaths | 1,370 deaths | 10 |
| 2000s | 415.8 deaths | 342.74 deaths | 476.29 deaths | 10 |
| 2010s | 325.47 deaths | 257.23 deaths | 422.09 deaths | 10 |
| 2020s | 273.69 deaths | 273.69 deaths | 273.69 deaths | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is number of maternal deaths by region in Iran, Islamic Republic of?
- Number of maternal deaths by region in Iran, Islamic Republic of was 273.69 deaths in 2020, according to UN MMEIG (2023) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest number of maternal deaths by region recorded in Iran, Islamic Republic of?
- The highest recorded value was 2,020 deaths in 1985.
- What is the lowest number of maternal deaths by region recorded in Iran, Islamic Republic of?
- The lowest recorded value was 257.23 deaths in 2018.
- How does Iran, Islamic Republic of rank for number of maternal deaths by region?
- Iran, Islamic Republic of ranks 67th out of 185 countries with data for 2020.
- Is number of maternal deaths by region rising or falling in Iran, Islamic Republic of?
- Over the last ten years it is down 35.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iran, Islamic Republic of data come from?
- The figures come from UN MMEIG (2023) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Number of maternal deaths by region. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Estimated number of maternal deaths in a given year.