Iran, Islamic Rep.: Population ages 65 and above, total
In , Iran, Islamic Rep.'s Population ages 65 and above, total was 7.54 million.
That's up 5.2% from 2023, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 3,806,479.88 . Iran, Islamic Rep. ranks #21 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #2 of 23.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.65UP.TO) • Data as of 2024
Trend (2005–2024)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 7.54M
- Trough
- 3.37M
- 1-year change
- +5.2%
- 5-year change
- +23.5%
- +4.3% / yr
- 10-year change
- +60.4%
- +4.8% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Population ages 65 and above, total |
|---|---|
| 7.544M | |
| 7.173M | |
| 6.830M | |
| 6.550M | |
| 6.342M | |
| 6.108M | |
| 5.819M | |
| 5.527M | |
| 5.239M | |
| 4.963M |
About Population ages 65 and above, total
Total population 65 years of age or older. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.
Indicator code: SP.POP.65UP.TO • Category: Health & Population
Frequently asked questions
- What was Iran, Islamic Rep.'s Population ages 65 and above, total in 2024?
- In 2024, Iran, Islamic Rep.'s Population ages 65 and above, total was 7.54 million, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Iran, Islamic Rep.'s Population ages 65 and above, total rising or falling?
- Iran, Islamic Rep.'s Population ages 65 and above, total rose 5.2% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does Iran, Islamic Rep. rank globally on Population ages 65 and above, total?
- In 2024, Iran, Islamic Rep. ranked #21 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above, total.
- How does Iran, Islamic Rep.'s Population ages 65 and above, total compare to the world average?
- The global average for Population ages 65 and above, total in 2024 was 3.81 million, so Iran, Islamic Rep. is above the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #2 of 23.
- What is Population ages 65 and above, total and how is it measured?
- Total population 65 years of age or older. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.65UP.TO), CC BY 4.0.