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Iran, Islamic Rep.: Number of under-five deaths

In , Iran, Islamic Rep.'s Number of under-five deaths was 13,192.00.

That's down 5.0% from 2023, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 24,784.66 . Iran, Islamic Rep. ranks #51 globally out of 196 reporting countries. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #7 of 23.

Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.DTH.MORT) • Data as of 2024

Trend (2005–2024)

Iran, Islamic Rep. Number of under-five deaths trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak
30,285.00
Trough
13,192.00
1-year change
-5.0%
5-year change
-28.6%
-6.5% / yr
10-year change
-45.4%
-5.9% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Number of under-five deaths
13,192.0000
13,886.0000
14,660.0000
15,520.0000
16,618.0000
18,468.0000
20,636.0000
22,256.0000
23,219.0000
23,783.0000

About Number of under-five deaths

Number of children dying before reaching age five.

Indicator code: SH.DTH.MORTCategory: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was Iran, Islamic Rep.'s Number of under-five deaths in 2024?
In 2024, Iran, Islamic Rep.'s Number of under-five deaths was 13,192.00, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Iran, Islamic Rep.'s Number of under-five deaths rising or falling?
Iran, Islamic Rep.'s Number of under-five deaths fell 5.0% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Iran, Islamic Rep. rank globally on Number of under-five deaths?
In 2024, Iran, Islamic Rep. ranked #51 out of 196 countries reporting Number of under-five deaths.
How does Iran, Islamic Rep.'s Number of under-five deaths compare to the world average?
The global average for Number of under-five deaths in 2024 was 24,784.66, so Iran, Islamic Rep. is below the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #7 of 23.
What is Number of under-five deaths and how is it measured?
Number of children dying before reaching age five.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.DTH.MORT), CC BY 4.0.