Iran, Islamic Rep.: Population growth (annual %)
In , Iran, Islamic Rep.'s Population growth (annual %) was 1.05.
That's down 12.6% from 2023, the highest value since .
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 1.05 . Iran, Islamic Rep. ranks #102 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #16 of 23.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.GROW) • Data as of 2024
Trend (2005–2024)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 2.21
- Trough
- 0.77
- 1-year change
- -12.6%
- 5-year change
- -2.4%
- -0.5% / yr
- 10-year change
- -21.6%
- -2.4% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Population growth (annual %) |
|---|---|
| 1.0529 | |
| 1.2041 | |
| 1.2010 | |
| 0.8310 | |
| 0.7688 | |
| 1.0783 | |
| 1.2752 | |
| 1.4387 | |
| 1.4335 | |
| 1.3616 |
About Population growth (annual %)
Annual population growth rate for year t is the exponential rate of growth of midyear population from year t-1 to t, expressed as a percentage. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.
Indicator code: SP.POP.GROW • Category: Health & Population
Frequently asked questions
- What was Iran, Islamic Rep.'s Population growth (annual %) in 2024?
- In 2024, Iran, Islamic Rep.'s Population growth (annual %) was 1.05, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Iran, Islamic Rep.'s Population growth (annual %) rising or falling?
- Iran, Islamic Rep.'s Population growth (annual %) fell 12.6% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does Iran, Islamic Rep. rank globally on Population growth (annual %)?
- In 2024, Iran, Islamic Rep. ranked #102 out of 217 countries reporting Population growth (annual %).
- How does Iran, Islamic Rep.'s Population growth (annual %) compare to the world average?
- The global average for Population growth (annual %) in 2024 was 1.05, so Iran, Islamic Rep. is above the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #16 of 23.
- What is Population growth (annual %) and how is it measured?
- Annual population growth rate for year t is the exponential rate of growth of midyear population from year t-1 to t, expressed as a percentage. 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.GROW), CC BY 4.0.