Maternal Mortality Ratio, National Estimate in Iran
Iran: Maternal Mortality Ratio, National Estimate was 7 in 2015. ◆ Volatile
Maternal Mortality Ratio, National Estimate in Iran, 1996–2015
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2015, maternal mortality ratio, national estimate in Iran stood at 7.
That represents a change of up 16.7% on the previous year and down 70.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, maternal mortality ratio, national estimate in Iran peaked at 83 in 1996 and was at its lowest, 6, in 2014.
That places Iran 99th out of 146 countries with data for 2015, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Maternal Mortality Ratio, National Estimate in Iran, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 83 | — |
| 2002 | 27.4 | -67.0% |
| 2003 | 28.3 | +3.3% |
| 2004 | 24.1 | -14.8% |
| 2005 | 23.8 | -1.2% |
| 2006 | 21.7 | -8.8% |
| 2007 | 24.7 | +13.8% |
| 2008 | 20.9 | -15.4% |
| 2009 | 25.4 | +21.5% |
| 2010 | 22.1 | -13.0% |
| 2011 | 21.5 | -2.7% |
| 2012 | 19.9 | -7.4% |
| 2013 | 19.7 | -1.0% |
| 2014 | 6 | -69.5% |
| 2015 | 7 | +16.7% |
Iran compared with similar countries
- Iran's 7 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 33.65, 21% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Iran's 7 is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 7, 1.0× the median. (15 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 83 | 83 | 83 | 1 |
| 2000s | 24.54 | 20.9 | 28.3 | 8 |
| 2010s | 16.03 | 6 | 22.1 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Iran
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More gender data for Iran
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) 18,410 (2030)
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth -2.73 % change on previous year (2030)
- Population 77,077 (2030)
- Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) 77,077 (2030)
- Population (UN estimates and projections), annual growth rate 1.34 % change on previous year (2030)
- Age population, age 00, female, interpolated 552,656 (2025)
- Age population, age 00, male, interpolated 580,401 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, female, interpolated 565,065 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, male, interpolated 593,686 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, female, interpolated 576,359 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is maternal mortality ratio, national estimate in Iran?
- Maternal mortality ratio, national estimate in Iran was 7 in 2015, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest maternal mortality ratio, national estimate recorded in Iran?
- The highest recorded value was 83 in 1996.
- What is the lowest maternal mortality ratio, national estimate recorded in Iran?
- The lowest recorded value was 6 in 2014.
- How does Iran rank for maternal mortality ratio, national estimate?
- Iran ranks 99th out of 146 countries with data for 2015.
- Is maternal mortality ratio, national estimate rising or falling in Iran?
- Over the last ten years it is down 70.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iran data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Maternal Mortality Ratio, National Estimate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Gender-disaggregated data on health outcomes.