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Iran, Islamic Rep.: Lifetime risk of maternal death (1 in: rate varies by country)

In , Iran, Islamic Rep.'s Lifetime risk of maternal death (1 in: rate varies by country) was 4,179.00.

That's up 37.3% from 2022, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 6,176.70 . Iran, Islamic Rep. ranks #60 globally out of 194 reporting countries. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #7 of 23.

Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.MMR.RISK) • Data as of 2023

Trend (2004–2023)

Iran, Islamic Rep. Lifetime risk of maternal death (1 in: rate varies by country) trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak
4,179.00
Trough
1,243.00
1-year change
+37.3%
5-year change
+55.5%
+9.2% / yr
10-year change
+105.4%
+7.5% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Lifetime risk of maternal death (1 in: rate varies by country)
4,179.0000
3,043.0000
1,243.0000
1,794.0000
3,135.0000
2,688.0000
2,374.0000
2,211.0000
2,131.0000
2,067.0000

About Lifetime risk of maternal death (1 in: rate varies by country)

Life time risk of maternal death is the probability that a 15-year-old female will die eventually from a maternal cause assuming that current levels of fertility and mortality (including maternal mortality) do not change in the future, taking into account competing causes of death.

Indicator code: SH.MMR.RISKCategory: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was Iran, Islamic Rep.'s Lifetime risk of maternal death (1 in: rate varies by country) in 2023?
In 2023, Iran, Islamic Rep.'s Lifetime risk of maternal death (1 in: rate varies by country) was 4,179.00, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Iran, Islamic Rep.'s Lifetime risk of maternal death (1 in: rate varies by country) rising or falling?
Iran, Islamic Rep.'s Lifetime risk of maternal death (1 in: rate varies by country) rose 37.3% from 2022 to 2023.
How does Iran, Islamic Rep. rank globally on Lifetime risk of maternal death (1 in: rate varies by country)?
In 2023, Iran, Islamic Rep. ranked #60 out of 194 countries reporting Lifetime risk of maternal death (1 in: rate varies by country).
How does Iran, Islamic Rep.'s Lifetime risk of maternal death (1 in: rate varies by country) compare to the world average?
The global average for Lifetime risk of maternal death (1 in: rate varies by country) in 2023 was 6,176.70, so Iran, Islamic Rep. is below the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #7 of 23.
What is Lifetime risk of maternal death (1 in: rate varies by country) and how is it measured?
Life time risk of maternal death is the probability that a 15-year-old female will die eventually from a maternal cause assuming that current levels of fertility and mortality (including maternal mortality) do not change in the future, taking into account competing causes of death.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.MMR.RISK), CC BY 4.0.