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Iran, Islamic Rep.

92,956,086
Population right now, ticking live from the last confirmed count.▲ growing92,417,681 (World Bank, 2025) + +849,943/year × elapsed time since 2025-12-31 — open formula, updates every ticksource: World Bank · indicator year: 2025 · license: CC BY 4.0 · 1 in 89 on Earth

Iran's population is 92,417,681 (2025) — the 17th-largest in the world and the 9th-largest in Asia, growing by about 849,943 people a year.

Where it ranksCompare →Updated 2026-08-19

Iran Facts at a Glance

Six numbers that summarise the country — population trend, rank, density, wealth, prices, share of humanity.

Population#17 of 217
92,417,681
Area
1,648,000 km²
57.0 km² land area
GDP#43 of 186
$362.7B
GDP / capita
$3,924
2025
#43 economy overall
Price level#185 of 200
26 / US 100
cost of living
Share of humanity
1.1%
1 in 89 people on Earth lives in Iran

Iran in World Rankings

Every world ranking we publish, this country’s place in each, and its overall percentile shape.

Population92,417,681 people
#17 / 217
GDP$362.7B
#43 / 186
Average income$4,650 GNI per person
#117 / 182
Life expectancy77.9 years
#76 / 217
Average height175.6 cm (male)
#66 / 200
Median age32.9 years, half older
#99 / 220
Cleanest air40.25 µg/m³ PM2.5
#178 / 200
Safest countries2.4 homicides / 100k
#91 / 196
Most dangerous2.4 homicides / 100k
#106 / 196
Internet users85.3% of population online
#78 / 182
PopulationGDPIncomeLife exp.HeightMedian ageClean airSafetyDangerOnline
Percentile in each ranking — further from centre is a higher rank (closer to #1).

Iran's Population Growth

Yes — Iran's population rose by 849,943 people (+0.93%) between 2024 and 2025. The fertility rate is 1.7 births per woman — below the ~2.1 replacement level. Net migration was positive in the latest year on record.

Population, 1960 to 2025

66 years of estimates from the same source.

Source: World Bank (SP.POP.TOTL) · annual estimates, 1960–2025 · hover the line for any year.

Iran Demographics

Every indicator has its own source and dataset year — shown honestly rather than smoothed into one.

Population density2025
57.0 people / km²
1,622,500 km² land area, 2025
Median age2023
32.9 years
half the population is older, half younger
Life expectancy2024
77.9 years
M 76 · F 79.8
Average height2019
175.6 cm (male)
female 161.2 cm
Homicide rate2014
2.4 per 100,000
#91 safest of 196
Air quality (PM2.5)2023
40.3 µg/m³
lower is cleaner
Urban population2025
77.4 %
share living in cities
Fertility rate2025
1.7 births / woman
replacement level ≈ 2.1
Net migration2025
+116,786 people
positive in latest year
Aged 65+2025
8.6 %
share of the population 65 or older

Age & sex structure

17 five-year bands, male and female, 2025.

Male — 46,947,484Female — 45,470,197
0-4 · Male: 3,023,4110-4 · Female: 2,875,7890-45-9 · Male: 3,688,2855-9 · Female: 3,493,0475-910-14 · Male: 3,744,27510-14 · Female: 3,527,17210-1415-19 · Male: 3,336,12015-19 · Female: 3,162,41815-1920-24 · Male: 3,000,27220-24 · Female: 2,866,81520-2425-29 · Male: 3,069,97325-29 · Female: 2,963,71825-2930-34 · Male: 3,832,14830-34 · Female: 3,695,08530-3435-39 · Male: 4,584,64835-39 · Female: 4,432,16335-3940-44 · Male: 4,415,28840-44 · Female: 4,256,85540-4445-49 · Male: 3,433,62245-49 · Female: 3,296,40345-4950-54 · Male: 2,802,47650-54 · Female: 2,673,90350-5455-59 · Male: 2,303,25455-59 · Female: 2,274,23055-5960-64 · Male: 1,864,13560-64 · Female: 1,871,68260-6465-69 · Male: 1,489,03365-69 · Female: 1,516,13965-6970-74 · Male: 1,158,31170-74 · Female: 1,167,75070-7475-79 · Male: 713,09875-79 · Female: 746,39875-7980+ · Male: 489,13580+ · Female: 650,63080+

Largest cities

By population, GeoNames city-proper figures (not metro area).

1
Tehran
7,153,309
2
Mashhad
2,307,177
3
Isfahan
1,547,164
4
Karaj
1,448,075
5
Tabriz
1,424,641
6
Shiraz
1,249,942
7
Qom
900,000
8
Ahvaz
841,145
9
Kermanshah
621,100
10
Rasht
594,590
11
Kerman
577,514
12
Orūmīyeh
577,307

Where is Iran Located?

Capital
Tehran
Currency
Rial (IRR)
Language(s)
Persian, KU
Region
Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan
Continent
48 countries in Asia →
Land area
1,622,500 km²
Area (GeoNames)
1,648,000 km²
Borders
7 countries
Shares a border with
TurkmenistanAfghanistanIraqArmeniaPakistanAzerbaijanTurkiye

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Frequently asked

What is the population of Iran?

Iran's population is 92,417,681 as of 2025 (World Bank estimate), ranking #17 of 217 countries and territories by population.

How many people live in Iran?

92,417,681 people, as of the 2025 World Bank estimate — the most recent figure this page tracks.

What is Iran's population density?

57.0 people per km², based on a land area of 1,622,500 km².

What is Iran ranked in population worldwide?

#17 of 217 countries and territories by population — see the full ranking table for every country's position.

What is the life expectancy in Iran?

77.9 years on average (2024) — 76.0 for men, 79.8 for women.

What is Iran's GDP?

$362.7B, ranking #43 of 186 economies we track — $3,924 per capita.

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