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Iran, Islamic Rep.: Birth rate, crude (per 1,000 people)

In , Iran, Islamic Rep.'s Birth rate, crude (per 1,000 people) was 12.57.

That's down 2.9% from 2023, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 17.19 . Iran, Islamic Rep. ranks #113 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #18 of 23.

Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.DYN.CBRT.IN) • Data as of 2024

Trend (2005–2024)

Iran, Islamic Rep. Birth rate, crude (per 1,000 people) trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak
18.88
Trough
12.57
1-year change
-2.9%
5-year change
-15.7%
-3.4% / yr
10-year change
-33.2%
-4.0% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Birth rate, crude (per 1,000 people)
12.5710
12.9510
13.3140
13.6870
14.0080
14.9180
16.6640
18.0450
18.7870
18.8790

About Birth rate, crude (per 1,000 people)

Crude birth rate indicates the number of live births occurring during the year, per 1,000 population estimated at midyear. Subtracting the crude death rate from the crude birth rate provides the rate of natural increase, which is equal to the rate of population change in the absence of migration.

Indicator code: SP.DYN.CBRT.INCategory: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was Iran, Islamic Rep.'s Birth rate, crude (per 1,000 people) in 2024?
In 2024, Iran, Islamic Rep.'s Birth rate, crude (per 1,000 people) was 12.57, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Iran, Islamic Rep.'s Birth rate, crude (per 1,000 people) rising or falling?
Iran, Islamic Rep.'s Birth rate, crude (per 1,000 people) fell 2.9% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Iran, Islamic Rep. rank globally on Birth rate, crude (per 1,000 people)?
In 2024, Iran, Islamic Rep. ranked #113 out of 217 countries reporting Birth rate, crude (per 1,000 people).
How does Iran, Islamic Rep.'s Birth rate, crude (per 1,000 people) compare to the world average?
The global average for Birth rate, crude (per 1,000 people) in 2024 was 17.19, so Iran, Islamic Rep. is below the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #18 of 23.
What is Birth rate, crude (per 1,000 people) and how is it measured?
Crude birth rate indicates the number of live births occurring during the year, per 1,000 population estimated at midyear. Subtracting the crude death rate from the crude birth rate provides the rate of natural increase, which is equal to the rate of population change in the absence of migration.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.DYN.CBRT.IN), CC BY 4.0.