Crude death rate in Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Iran (Islamic Republic of): Crude death rate was 4.75 in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
4.75
Change on year
up 1.8%
World rank
62nd
of 74 countries
All-time high
23.79
in 1960
All-time low
4.61
in 2012
Years of data
65
1960–2024

Crude death rate in Iran (Islamic Republic of), 1960–2024

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Source: UNICEF.

Analysis

In 2024, crude death rate in Iran (Islamic Republic of) stood at 4.75.

The figure is up 1.8% on the previous year and up 3.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, crude death rate in Iran (Islamic Republic of) peaked at 23.79 in 1960 and was at its lowest, 4.61, in 2012.

That places Iran (Islamic Republic of) 62nd out of 74 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 20.38 17.08 23.79 10
1970s 13.42 11.02 16.32 10
1980s 9.32 6.8 11.45 10
1990s 5.69 5.02 7.25 10
2000s 4.81 4.62 5.22 10
2010s 4.62 4.61 4.66 10
2020s 5.43 4.67 6.44 5

Countries ranked near Iran (Islamic Republic of)

  1. 59 Türkiye 5.7 compare
  2. 60 Egypt 5.51 compare
  3. 61 Syrian Arab Republic 4.93 compare
  4. 63 Yemen 4.73 compare
  5. 64 Algeria 4.62 compare
  6. 65 Tajikistan 4.59 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is crude death rate in Iran (Islamic Republic of)?
Crude death rate in Iran (Islamic Republic of) was 4.75 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
What is the highest crude death rate recorded in Iran (Islamic Republic of)?
The highest recorded value was 23.79 in 1960.
What is the lowest crude death rate recorded in Iran (Islamic Republic of)?
The lowest recorded value was 4.61 in 2012.
How does Iran (Islamic Republic of) rank for crude death rate?
Iran (Islamic Republic of) ranks 62nd out of 74 countries with data for 2024.
Is crude death rate rising or falling in Iran (Islamic Republic of)?
Over the last ten years it is up 3.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Iran (Islamic Republic of) data come from?
The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of Crude death rate (per 1,000 average population). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Crude death rate (per 1,000 average population)
Source
UNICEF
Licence
UNICEF Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
74 places, 4,778 data points, 1960–2024
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