Iran, Islamic Rep.: Population, total
In , Iran, Islamic Rep.'s Population, total was 91.57 million.
That's up 1.1% from 2023, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 37,411,963.35 . Iran, Islamic Rep. ranks #17 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #3 of 23.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.TOTL) • Data as of 2024
Trend (2005–2024)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 91.57M
- Trough
- 71.83M
- 1-year change
- +1.1%
- 5-year change
- +5.2%
- +1.0% / yr
- 10-year change
- +12.4%
- +1.2% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Population, total |
|---|---|
| 91.568M | |
| 90.609M | |
| 89.524M | |
| 88.455M | |
| 87.723M | |
| 87.052M | |
| 86.118M | |
| 85.027M | |
| 83.812M | |
| 82.619M |
About Population, total
Total population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship. The values shown are midyear estimates.
Indicator code: SP.POP.TOTL • Category: Health & Population
Frequently asked questions
- What was Iran, Islamic Rep.'s Population, total in 2024?
- In 2024, Iran, Islamic Rep.'s Population, total was 91.57 million, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Iran, Islamic Rep.'s Population, total rising or falling?
- Iran, Islamic Rep.'s Population, total rose 1.1% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does Iran, Islamic Rep. rank globally on Population, total?
- In 2024, Iran, Islamic Rep. ranked #17 out of 217 countries reporting Population, total.
- How does Iran, Islamic Rep.'s Population, total compare to the world average?
- The global average for Population, total in 2024 was 37.41 million, so Iran, Islamic Rep. is above the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #3 of 23.
- What is Population, total and how is it measured?
- Total population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship. The values shown are midyear estimates.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.TOTL), CC BY 4.0.