Iran: crime and justice
2 answers, 1 from Iran's own official bodies, with a link to each figure.
What is the murder rate in Iran?
Iran recorded 2.4 intentional homicides per 100,000 people in 2014, the latest year in the World Bank World Development Indicators, which draw on UN Office on Drugs and Crime data. The rate was 2.9 in 2009.
No more recent figure is published in the international series, so the rate is more than a decade old. The figures are based on national police or health records reported to the UN. The UNODC data portal carries the series for comparison with other countries. Iranian government websites, including those of the Central Bank of Iran and the Statistical Centre of Iran, could not be reached on 15 October 2026.
International comparisons
The figures below use one definition for every country, so they can differ from national figures.
How many battle deaths has Iran had?
In 2024, battle-related deaths in Iran was 123, according to the Uppsala Conflict Data Program. The peak was 219 in 2011 and the low 22 in 2016. Across Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan the middle value was 657, and Iran placed 8th highest of 10. Worldwide: 26th of 41.
Official bodies in Iran
- Majlis Research Center
- UN Office on Drugs and CrimePublishes international homicide and criminal justice statistics compiled from national sources.
- World BankPublishes World Development Indicators for Iran, including national accounts, prices, health, education and environment series.
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