Battle-related deaths (number of people) in Iran
Iran: Battle-related deaths (number of people) was 123 number of people in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Battle-related deaths in Iran, 1990–2024
Source: UCDP Battle-related Deaths Dataset , Uppsala Conflict Data Program (UCDP). Measured in number of people.
Analysis
In 2024, battle-related deaths in Iran stood at 123 number of people.
That represents a change of up 261.8% on the previous year and up 459.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, battle-related deaths in Iran peaked at 219 number of people in 2011 and was at its lowest, 19 number of people, in 1999.
Iran ranks 31st of 60 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.
Battle-related deaths (number of people) in Iran, year by year
| Year | number of people | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 31 number of people | — |
| 1991 | 44 number of people | +41.9% |
| 1993 | 143 number of people | +225.0% |
| 1996 | 34 number of people | -76.2% |
| 1997 | 37 number of people | +8.8% |
| 1999 | 19 number of people | -48.6% |
| 2000 | 40 number of people | +110.5% |
| 2001 | 112 number of people | +180.0% |
| 2005 | 28 number of people | -75.0% |
| 2006 | 52 number of people | +85.7% |
| 2007 | 86 number of people | +65.4% |
| 2008 | 117 number of people | +36.0% |
| 2009 | 133 number of people | +13.7% |
| 2010 | 74 number of people | -44.4% |
| 2011 | 219 number of people | +195.9% |
| 2016 | 22 number of people | -90.0% |
| 2017 | 27 number of people | +22.7% |
| 2018 | 60 number of people | +122.2% |
| 2019 | 31 number of people | -48.3% |
| 2020 | 212 number of people | +583.9% |
| 2021 | 27 number of people | -87.3% |
| 2023 | 34 number of people | +25.9% |
| 2024 | 123 number of people | +261.8% |
Iran compared with similar countries
- Iran's 123 number of people is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 57 number of people, 2.2× the median. (17 countries reporting)
- Iran's 123 number of people is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 260 number of people, 47% of the median. (13 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 51.33 number of people | 19 number of people | 143 number of people | 6 |
| 2000s | 81.14 number of people | 28 number of people | 133 number of people | 7 |
| 2010s | 72.17 number of people | 22 number of people | 219 number of people | 6 |
| 2020s | 99 number of people | 27 number of people | 212 number of people | 4 |
Countries ranked near Iran
- 28 Central African Republic 177 number of people compare
- 29 Philippines 176 number of people compare
- 30 Mozambique 151 number of people compare
- 32 Cote d'Ivoire 98 number of people compare
- 33 Tajikistan 87 number of people compare
- 34 Papua New Guinea 78 number of people compare
More public sector data for Iran
- Democracy, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Elected parliament, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Men's universal right to vote, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Universal right to vote, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Arms imports 42.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values (2024)
- Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), per capita 0.4587 SIPRI trend indicator values per person (2024)
- Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), per unit of GDP 0.0001 SIPRI trend indicator values per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), annual growth rate 100 % change on previous year (2024)
- Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), gaps filled 42.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values (2024)
- Military expenditure (current USD), per capita 86.19 current USD per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is battle-related deaths in Iran?
- Battle-related deaths in Iran was 123 number of people in 2024, according to UCDP Battle-related Deaths Dataset , Uppsala Conflict Data Program (UCDP).
- What is the highest battle-related deaths recorded in Iran?
- The highest recorded value was 219 number of people in 2011.
- What is the lowest battle-related deaths recorded in Iran?
- The lowest recorded value was 19 number of people in 1999.
- How does Iran rank for battle-related deaths?
- Iran ranks 31st out of 60 countries with data for 2024.
- Is battle-related deaths rising or falling in Iran?
- Over the last ten years it is up 459.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iran data come from?
- The figures come from UCDP Battle-related Deaths Dataset , Uppsala Conflict Data Program (UCDP), published as part of Battle-related deaths (number of people). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Battle-related deaths are deaths in battle-related conflicts between warring parties in the conflict dyad (two conflict units that are parties to a conflict). Battle-related deaths refer to those deaths caused by the warring parties that can be directly related to combat. This includes battlefield fighting, guerrilla activities (e.g. hit and-run attacks/ambushes) and all kinds of bombardments of military bases, cities and villages etc. The target for the attacks is either the military forces or representatives for the parties, though there is often substantial collateral damage in the form of civilians being killed in the crossfire, indiscriminate bombings, etc. All fatalities, military as well as civilian, incurred in such situations are counted as battle-related deaths.