Under-five mortality rate in Iran
Iran: Under-five mortality rate was 11.32 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
11.32
Change on year
down 3.1%
World rank
13th
of 20 countries
All-time high
189.19
in 1971
All-time low
11.32
in 2024
Years of data
54
1971–2024
Under-five mortality rate in Iran, 1971–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
In 2024, under-five mortality rate in Iran stood at 11.32. 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 29.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, under-five mortality rate in Iran peaked at 189.19 in 1971 and was at its lowest, 11.32, in 2024.
That places Iran 13th 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.
Under-five mortality rate in Iran, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 189.19 | — |
| 1972 | 180.19 | -4.8% |
| 1973 | 171.66 | -4.7% |
| 1974 | 163 | -5.0% |
| 1975 | 154.32 | -5.3% |
| 1976 | 145.44 | -5.8% |
| 1977 | 136.31 | -6.3% |
| 1978 | 127.05 | -6.8% |
| 1979 | 117.91 | -7.2% |
| 1980 | 109.2 | -7.4% |
| 1981 | 101.05 | -7.5% |
| 1982 | 93.79 | -7.2% |
| 1983 | 87.34 | -6.9% |
| 1984 | 81.78 | -6.4% |
| 1985 | 76.87 | -6.0% |
| 1986 | 72.45 | -5.7% |
| 1987 | 68.41 | -5.6% |
| 1988 | 64.61 | -5.6% |
| 1989 | 61.12 | -5.4% |
| 1990 | 57.96 | -5.2% |
| 1991 | 55.09 | -5.0% |
| 1992 | 52.53 | -4.6% |
| 1993 | 50.29 | -4.3% |
| 1994 | 48.23 | -4.1% |
| 1995 | 46.24 | -4.1% |
| 1996 | 44.34 | -4.1% |
| 1997 | 42.39 | -4.4% |
| 1998 | 40.41 | -4.7% |
| 1999 | 38.4 | -5.0% |
| 2000 | 36.36 | -5.3% |
| 2001 | 34.33 | -5.6% |
| 2002 | 32.28 | -6.0% |
| 2003 | 30.25 | -6.3% |
| 2004 | 28.3 | -6.5% |
| 2005 | 26.47 | -6.5% |
| 2006 | 24.74 | -6.5% |
| 2007 | 23.14 | -6.5% |
| 2008 | 21.68 | -6.3% |
| 2009 | 20.38 | -6.0% |
| 2010 | 19.28 | -5.4% |
| 2011 | 18.34 | -4.9% |
| 2012 | 17.53 | -4.4% |
| 2013 | 16.79 | -4.2% |
| 2014 | 16.14 | -3.8% |
| 2015 | 15.51 | -3.9% |
| 2016 | 14.92 | -3.8% |
| 2017 | 14.38 | -3.6% |
| 2018 | 13.88 | -3.4% |
| 2019 | 13.4 | -3.5% |
| 2020 | 12.97 | -3.2% |
| 2021 | 12.56 | -3.1% |
| 2022 | 12.11 | -3.6% |
| 2023 | 11.69 | -3.4% |
| 2024 | 11.32 | -3.1% |
Iran compared with similar countries
- Iran's 11.32 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 12.94, 88% of the median. (19 countries reporting)
- Iran's 11.32 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 12.94, 88% of the median. (5 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 153.9 | 117.91 | 189.19 | 9 |
| 1980s | 81.66 | 61.12 | 109.2 | 10 |
| 1990s | 47.59 | 38.4 | 57.96 | 10 |
| 2000s | 27.79 | 20.38 | 36.36 | 10 |
| 2010s | 16.02 | 13.4 | 19.28 | 10 |
| 2020s | 12.13 | 11.32 | 12.97 | 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 under-five mortality rate in Iran?
- Under-five mortality rate in Iran was 11.32 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest under-five mortality rate recorded in Iran?
- The highest recorded value was 189.19 in 1971.
- What is the lowest under-five mortality rate recorded in Iran?
- The lowest recorded value was 11.32 in 2024.
- How does Iran rank for under-five mortality rate?
- Iran ranks 13th out of 20 countries with data for 2024.
- Is under-five mortality rate rising or falling in Iran?
- Over the last ten years it is down 29.8%. 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 mortality rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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