Under-five deaths (UN IGME estimate, 2024) in Iran
Iran: Under-five deaths was 13,192 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
13,192
Change on year
down 5.0%
World rank
51st
of 201 countries
All-time high
196,769
in 1976
All-time low
13,192
in 2024
Years of data
49
1976–2024
Under-five deaths in Iran, 1976–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
In 2024, under-five deaths in Iran stood at 13,192. That is the lowest value across all 49 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 5.0% on the previous year and down 45.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, under-five deaths in Iran peaked at 196,769 in 1976 and was at its lowest, 13,192, in 2024.
Iran ranks 51st of 201 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Under-five deaths in Iran, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1976 | 196,769 | — |
| 1977 | 193,878 | -1.5% |
| 1978 | 190,748 | -1.6% |
| 1979 | 188,171 | -1.4% |
| 1980 | 184,336 | -2.0% |
| 1981 | 178,127 | -3.4% |
| 1982 | 174,826 | -1.9% |
| 1983 | 171,391 | -2.0% |
| 1984 | 165,228 | -3.6% |
| 1985 | 157,919 | -4.4% |
| 1986 | 149,641 | -5.2% |
| 1987 | 140,936 | -5.8% |
| 1988 | 131,824 | -6.5% |
| 1989 | 122,791 | -6.9% |
| 1990 | 114,220 | -7.0% |
| 1991 | 105,428 | -7.7% |
| 1992 | 95,319 | -9.6% |
| 1993 | 84,575 | -11.3% |
| 1994 | 72,592 | -14.2% |
| 1995 | 61,614 | -15.1% |
| 1996 | 53,630 | -13.0% |
| 1997 | 47,490 | -11.4% |
| 1998 | 43,290 | -8.8% |
| 1999 | 40,521 | -6.4% |
| 2000 | 38,339 | -5.4% |
| 2001 | 36,433 | -5.0% |
| 2002 | 34,593 | -5.1% |
| 2003 | 32,679 | -5.5% |
| 2004 | 31,268 | -4.3% |
| 2005 | 30,285 | -3.1% |
| 2006 | 29,387 | -3.0% |
| 2007 | 28,482 | -3.1% |
| 2008 | 27,394 | -3.8% |
| 2009 | 26,266 | -4.1% |
| 2010 | 25,331 | -3.6% |
| 2011 | 24,771 | -2.2% |
| 2012 | 24,529 | -1.0% |
| 2013 | 24,342 | -0.8% |
| 2014 | 24,163 | -0.7% |
| 2015 | 23,783 | -1.6% |
| 2016 | 23,219 | -2.4% |
| 2017 | 22,256 | -4.1% |
| 2018 | 20,636 | -7.3% |
| 2019 | 18,468 | -10.5% |
| 2020 | 16,618 | -10.0% |
| 2021 | 15,520 | -6.6% |
| 2022 | 14,660 | -5.5% |
| 2023 | 13,886 | -5.3% |
| 2024 | 13,192 | -5.0% |
Iran compared with similar countries
- Iran's 13,192 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1,440, 9.2× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Iran's 13,192 is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 3,048, 4.3× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 192,392 | 188,171 | 196,769 | 4 |
| 1980s | 157,702 | 122,791 | 184,336 | 10 |
| 1990s | 71,868 | 40,521 | 114,220 | 10 |
| 2000s | 31,513 | 26,266 | 38,339 | 10 |
| 2010s | 23,150 | 18,468 | 25,331 | 10 |
| 2020s | 14,775 | 13,192 | 16,618 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Iran
More health data for Iran
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- 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)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is under-five deaths in Iran?
- Under-five deaths in Iran was 13,192 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest under-five deaths recorded in Iran?
- The highest recorded value was 196,769 in 1976.
- What is the lowest under-five deaths recorded in Iran?
- The lowest recorded value was 13,192 in 2024.
- How does Iran rank for under-five deaths?
- Iran ranks 51st out of 201 countries with data for 2024.
- Is under-five deaths rising or falling in Iran?
- Over the last ten years it is down 45.4%. 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 Under-five deaths (UN IGME estimate, 2024). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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