Birth rate by women's age group in Iran
Iran: Birth rate by women's age group was 26.2 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
26.2 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19
Change on year
down 0.3%
World rank
120th
of 236 countries
All-time high
147.85 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19
in 1980
All-time low
26.2 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19
in 2023
Years of data
74
1950–2023
Birth rate by women's age group in Iran, 1950–2023
Source: UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19.
Analysis
In 2023, birth rate by women's age group in Iran stood at 26.2 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19. That is the lowest value across all 74 years on record.
The figure is down 0.3% on the previous year and down 32.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, birth rate by women's age group in Iran peaked at 147.85 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 in 1980 and was at its lowest, 26.2 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19, in 2023.
Iran ranks 120th of 236 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Birth rate by women's age group in Iran, year by year
| Year | live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 106.13 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | — |
| 1951 | 107.13 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +0.9% |
| 1952 | 108.11 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +0.9% |
| 1953 | 108.81 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +0.6% |
| 1954 | 109.86 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +1.0% |
| 1955 | 112.71 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +2.6% |
| 1956 | 115.4 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +2.4% |
| 1957 | 117.45 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +1.8% |
| 1958 | 118.68 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +1.0% |
| 1959 | 119.72 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +0.9% |
| 1960 | 118.22 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -1.3% |
| 1961 | 116.66 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -1.3% |
| 1962 | 115.28 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -1.2% |
| 1963 | 113.76 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -1.3% |
| 1964 | 111.66 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -1.9% |
| 1965 | 109.86 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -1.6% |
| 1966 | 109.42 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -0.4% |
| 1967 | 114.13 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +4.3% |
| 1968 | 119.44 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +4.7% |
| 1969 | 123.57 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +3.5% |
| 1970 | 124.15 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +0.5% |
| 1971 | 123.44 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -0.6% |
| 1972 | 121.63 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -1.5% |
| 1973 | 121.09 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -0.4% |
| 1974 | 121.79 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +0.6% |
| 1975 | 124.52 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +2.2% |
| 1976 | 129.77 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +4.2% |
| 1977 | 134.01 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +3.3% |
| 1978 | 139.32 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +4.0% |
| 1979 | 145.23 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +4.2% |
| 1980 | 147.85 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +1.8% |
| 1981 | 147.47 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -0.3% |
| 1982 | 146.43 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -0.7% |
| 1983 | 143.52 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -2.0% |
| 1984 | 139.4 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -2.9% |
| 1985 | 132.54 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -4.9% |
| 1986 | 124.77 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -5.9% |
| 1987 | 114.95 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -7.9% |
| 1988 | 105.41 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -8.3% |
| 1989 | 96.51 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -8.4% |
| 1990 | 87.71 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -9.1% |
| 1991 | 76.58 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -12.7% |
| 1992 | 69.89 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -8.7% |
| 1993 | 61.97 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -11.3% |
| 1994 | 51.16 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -17.4% |
| 1995 | 46.56 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -9.0% |
| 1996 | 42.95 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -7.7% |
| 1997 | 40.19 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -6.4% |
| 1998 | 38.98 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -3.0% |
| 1999 | 37.97 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -2.6% |
| 2000 | 36.9 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -2.8% |
| 2001 | 36.02 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -2.4% |
| 2002 | 35.14 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -2.4% |
| 2003 | 34.48 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -1.9% |
| 2004 | 33.56 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -2.7% |
| 2005 | 33.29 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -0.8% |
| 2006 | 33.52 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +0.7% |
| 2007 | 33.65 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +0.4% |
| 2008 | 33.78 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +0.4% |
| 2009 | 33.9 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +0.4% |
| 2010 | 34 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +0.3% |
| 2011 | 35.08 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +3.2% |
| 2012 | 37.47 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +6.8% |
| 2013 | 39.01 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | +4.1% |
| 2014 | 38.57 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -1.1% |
| 2015 | 37.41 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -3.0% |
| 2016 | 36.17 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -3.3% |
| 2017 | 35.13 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -2.9% |
| 2018 | 32.96 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -6.2% |
| 2019 | 29.37 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -10.9% |
| 2020 | 26.99 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -8.1% |
| 2021 | 26.45 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -2.0% |
| 2022 | 26.29 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -0.6% |
| 2023 | 26.2 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | -0.3% |
Iran compared with similar countries
- Iran's 26.2 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 27.67 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19, 95% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Iran's 26.2 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 18.43 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19, 1.4× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 112.4 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 106.13 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 119.72 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 10 |
| 1960s | 115.2 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 109.42 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 123.57 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 10 |
| 1970s | 128.5 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 121.09 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 145.23 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 10 |
| 1980s | 129.88 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 96.51 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 147.85 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 10 |
| 1990s | 55.39 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 37.97 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 87.71 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 10 |
| 2000s | 34.42 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 33.29 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 36.9 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 10 |
| 2010s | 35.52 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 29.37 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 39.01 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 10 |
| 2020s | 26.48 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 26.2 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 26.99 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Iran
- 117 Indonesia 26.42 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 compare
- 118 Argentina 26.41 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 compare
- 119 Costa Rica 26.25 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 compare
- 121 Uruguay 26.19 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 compare
- 122 Northern Mariana Islands 26.15 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 compare
- 123 Thailand 26.14 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 compare
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- Population density 49.33 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 3.09 million people (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is birth rate by women's age group in Iran?
- Birth rate by women's age group in Iran was 26.2 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 in 2023, according to UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest birth rate by women's age group recorded in Iran?
- The highest recorded value was 147.85 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 in 1980.
- What is the lowest birth rate by women's age group recorded in Iran?
- The lowest recorded value was 26.2 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 in 2023.
- How does Iran rank for birth rate by women's age group?
- Iran ranks 120th out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is birth rate by women's age group rising or falling in Iran?
- Over the last ten years it is down 32.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iran data come from?
- The figures come from UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Birth rate by women's age group. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Age-specific fertility rate for girls aged 15 to 19: the annual number of live births in this age group per 1,000 girls.