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Iran, Islamic Rep.: Population, male (% of total population)

In , Iran, Islamic Rep.'s Population, male (% of total population) was 50.82.

That's down 0.0% from 2023, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 49.97 . Iran, Islamic Rep. ranks #35 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #11 of 23.

Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.TOTL.MA.ZS) • Data as of 2024

Trend (2005–2024)

Iran, Islamic Rep. Population, male (% of total population) trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak
51.27
Trough
50.82
1-year change
0.0%
5-year change
-0.2%
0.0% / yr
10-year change
-0.3%
0.0% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Population, male (% of total population)
50.8171
50.8357
50.8568
50.8800
50.9014
50.9181
50.9322
50.9455
50.9586
50.9679

About Population, male (% of total population)

Male population is the percentage of the population that is male. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.

Indicator code: SP.POP.TOTL.MA.ZSCategory: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was Iran, Islamic Rep.'s Population, male (% of total population) in 2024?
In 2024, Iran, Islamic Rep.'s Population, male (% of total population) was 50.82, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Iran, Islamic Rep.'s Population, male (% of total population) rising or falling?
Iran, Islamic Rep.'s Population, male (% of total population) fell 0.0% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Iran, Islamic Rep. rank globally on Population, male (% of total population)?
In 2024, Iran, Islamic Rep. ranked #35 out of 217 countries reporting Population, male (% of total population).
How does Iran, Islamic Rep.'s Population, male (% of total population) compare to the world average?
The global average for Population, male (% of total population) in 2024 was 49.97, so Iran, Islamic Rep. is above the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #11 of 23.
What is Population, male (% of total population) and how is it measured?
Male population is the percentage of the population that is male. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.TOTL.MA.ZS), CC BY 4.0.