Africa vs Iran (Islamic Republic of): Total deaths and disappearances recorded during migration
Africa
3,467
in 2025
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
1,387
in 2025
Africa rank
2nd
Iran (Islamic Republic of) rank
4th
Total deaths and disappearances recorded during migration over time
- Africa
- Iran (Islamic Republic of)
How they compare
Africa currently reports 3,467 against 1,387 in Iran (Islamic Republic of), a difference of 2,080.
That makes Africa's figure about 2.5 times Iran (Islamic Republic of)'s.
Across all 12 years both countries report, Africa has been ahead every year.
Africa ranks 2nd and Iran (Islamic Republic of) ranks 4th of 26 groups.
Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Africa | Iran (Islamic Republic of) | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 4,174 | 55.67 | 4,118 | Africa |
| 2020s | 3,221 | 909.33 | 2,312 | Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher total deaths and disappearances recorded during migration, Africa or Iran (Islamic Republic of)?
- Africa, at 3,467 against 1,387 in Iran (Islamic Republic of) as of 2025.
- What is the difference in total deaths and disappearances recorded during migration between Africa and Iran (Islamic Republic of)?
- 2,080, with Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Africa and Iran (Islamic Republic of)?
- 12 years are reported by both, from 2014 to 2025.
- How do Africa and Iran (Islamic Republic of) rank globally for total deaths and disappearances recorded during migration?
- Africa ranks 2nd and Iran (Islamic Republic of) ranks 4th of 26 groups.
- Where does this data come from?
- United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as Total deaths and disappearances recorded during migration (number). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.