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Rank #89 by World Population

🇮🇷Iran, Islamic Rep.

Iran, Islamic Rep. has a population of 90,608,707, ranking #89 in the world. The capital is Tehran. Located in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan.

World Bank: Upper middle income

90,608,707

Population

#89

World Rank

77.7

Life Expectancy

$5,049

GDP Per Capita

Iran, Islamic Rep., #89 by world population

Iran, Islamic Rep. Population History (1960-2024)

The country of Iran, Islamic Rep. had a population of 21,470,434 in 1960 and 91,567,738 in 2024, a 4.3× growth over 64 years. The peak was 91,567,738 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 2.30%.

2024 · 92M19602024
Iran, Islamic Rep. population, 1960–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

91,567,738

Population (2024)

21,470,434

Population (1960)

91,567,738

Peak (2024)

2.30%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
196021,470,434
196122,125,726
196222,807,907
196323,519,005
196424,262,859
196525,036,978
196625,829,270
196726,628,432
196827,437,391
196928,273,482
197029,145,100
197130,029,071
197230,921,179
197331,839,838
197432,796,463
197533,802,973
197634,837,271
197735,933,181
197837,126,535
197938,424,952
198039,842,324
198141,989,312
198244,272,141
198346,029,535
198447,793,998
198549,582,289
198651,446,045
198753,323,493
198855,072,694
198956,704,914
199058,380,092
199159,986,931
199261,184,983
199361,403,543
199461,520,598
199562,205,567
199662,881,300
199763,639,638
199864,519,859
199965,445,391
200066,418,659
200167,452,005
200268,011,317
200368,769,340
200470,256,316
200571,828,455
200673,392,747
200774,602,648
200875,514,204
200976,457,825
201077,420,842
201178,383,598
201279,370,580
201380,414,686
201481,502,045
201582,619,362
201683,812,228
201785,026,754
201886,117,998
201987,051,648
202087,723,443
202188,455,488
202289,524,246
202390,608,707
202491,567,738

Demographics

Population90,608,707
Population Growth Rate1.20%
Urban Population76.7%
Fertility Rate1.70 births/woman
Life Expectancy77.7 years
Infant Mortality Rate10.6 per 1,000
Literacy Rate88.9%

Economy & Trade

$5,049

GDP Per Capita

8.1%

Unemployment Rate

Upper middle income

Income Level

35.9

Gini Index (inequality)

49.4%

Trade (% of GDP)

1,550,000

Tourism Arrivals

Health & Education

6.0%

Health Expenditure (% GDP)

1.81

Physicians per 1,000

2.8%

Education Expenditure (% GDP)

88.9%

Literacy Rate

10.6

Infant Mortality (per 1,000)

Development & Connectivity

100.0%

Electricity Access

81.7%

Internet Users

154

Mobile Subs per 100

55.8

People per km2

262,044

Net Migration

Environment

6.6%

Forest Area

Iran, Islamic Rep. Climate

Iran, Islamic Rep. has an average annual temperature of 16.5°C (62°F) and receives about 246 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.

16.5°C

Avg Temp

246

Precip (mm/yr)

Jul

Hottest Month

Jan

Coldest Month

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— Avg temp (°C)▮ Precipitation (mm)
Iran, Islamic Rep. — monthly temperature & precipitation (1970–2000 normals) · Source: WorldClim 2.1
MonthAvg (°C/°F)Precip
January3° / 38°37 mm
February5° / 42°35 mm
March10° / 50°42 mm
April16° / 62°26 mm
May21° / 70°17 mm
June27° / 80°5 mm
July29° / 85°3 mm
August28° / 83°2 mm
September24° / 75°2 mm
October17° / 63°18 mm
November11° / 51°25 mm
December5° / 42°34 mm

1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.

Best time to visit Iran, Islamic Rep.

The most comfortable months to visit Iran, Islamic Rep. are typically May, September and October, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 35°C high). The coldest is January (near 0°C low). March is usually the wettest month.

MaySeptemberOctober

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Iran, Islamic Rep. in global context

Iran, Islamic Rep. is one of 212 countries tracked. See how it ranks globally, regional shares of world population, and projections to 2050 / 2100.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Iran, Islamic Rep. has a population of 90,608,707, ranking #89 in the world. The annual population growth rate is 1.20%.

Life expectancy in Iran, Islamic Rep. is 77.7 years. The infant mortality rate is 10.6 per 1,000 live births.

Iran, Islamic Rep.'s GDP per capita is $5,049. It is classified as a upper middle income country by the World Bank.

76.7% of Iran, Islamic Rep.'s population lives in urban areas. The overall population density is 55.8 people per square kilometer.

The adult literacy rate in Iran, Islamic Rep. is 88.9%. The country spends 2.8% of GDP on education.

The most comfortable months to visit Iran, Islamic Rep. are typically May, September and October, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low, based on 1970–2000 climate normals.

Iran, Islamic Rep. has an average annual temperature of 16.5°C and about 246 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is typically July and the coldest is January.

Sources: World Bank Open Data

International data from the World Bank Open Data API. Population figures are latest available estimates. GDP per capita in current US dollars.

Iran, Islamic Rep. is a country in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan with a population of 90,608,707. The population is growing slowly, about 1.2% annually.

GDP per capita is about $5,049 (Upper middle income, by World Bank classification). Life expectancy is high at 77.7 years, with a fertility rate of 1.7 births per woman, and 76.7% of the population lives in urban areas.

Source: World Bank Open Data, 2026.