What is the population of Iran?

The population of Iran is projected to reach approximately 93,168,497 in 2026, according to UN projections.

What is the life expectancy in Iran?

Life expectancy at birth in Iran is projected to be 78.2 years in 2026.

What is the fertility rate in Iran?

The total fertility rate in Iran is projected to be 1.66 children per woman in 2026.

What is the median age in Iran?

The median age in Iran is projected to be 34.5 years in 2026.

What is the age distribution in Iran?

Iran's population is projected to be 21.6% children (0-14 years), 69.5% working age (15-64 years), and 8.9% elderly (65+ years) in 2026.

What is the GDP of Iran?

Iran's GDP is $300.3 billion (current USD) as of 2026, according to IMF data.

What is the GDP per capita in Iran?

The GDP per capita in Iran is $20,279 (PPP) as of 2026, according to IMF data.

What is the inflation rate in Iran?

The inflation rate in Iran is 68.9%, which is considered high inflation as of 2026, according to IMF data.

What is the unemployment rate in Iran?

The unemployment rate in Iran is 9.2% as of 2026, according to IMF data.

Iran

Today's demographic activity

Estimates based on 2026 annual rates

Births today

3,016

Deaths today

1,261

Net migration today

183

As of today, Iran has approximately 93,168,497 people. Estimated births today: 3,016; deaths: 1,261.

Watch Iran's population change in real time. These counters estimate births, deaths, and migration activity every second based on annual demographic rates.

Key terms

Real-time counters: — Live estimates derived from annual demographic rates evenly distributed throughout the year.
Natural change: — Net change from births minus deaths (excluding migration).
Net migration: — Balance of people moving into vs. leaving the country.
Population growth: — Total change combining births, deaths, and migration.

Major Cities

(210)Projection

#	City	Region	Population	Area (km²)	Density
1	Tehrān (Tehran)★ Capital	Tehran	9.21M	792	11,628
2	Mashhad	Razavi Khorasan	5.42M	483	11,221
3	Karaj	Tehran	3.62M	330	10,990
4	Isfahan	Esfahan	1.86M	345	5,394
5	Ahwaz	Khuzestan	1.65M	230	7,177
6	Tabriz	East Azarbaijan	1.31M	166	7,909
7	Sarvestan	Fars	1.05M	16	65,460
8	Kharameh	Fars	991.0K	24	41,293
9	Shiraz	Fars	917.5K	189	4,855
10	Kavar	Fars	863.1K	25	34,525
11	Kermanshah	Kermanshah	838.7K	113	7,422
12	Qom	Qom	817.7K	101	8,080
13	Urmia	West Azarbaijan	699.8K	100	6,998
14	Rasht	Gilan	583.6K	77	7,599
15	Zahedan	Sistan and Baluchestan	532.3K	67	7,945
16	Kerman	Kerman	519.5K	118	4,395
17	Hamedan	Hamadan	499.0K	76	6,566
18	Yazd	Yazd	488.1K	118	4,136
19	Ardabil	Ardebil	440.3K	75	5,871
20	Sareyn	Ardebil	418.2K	9	45,454
21	Pishva	Tehran	391.7K	29	13,697
22	Bandar Abbas	Hormozgan	384.1K	74	5,176
23	Zanjan	Zanjan	373.4K	50	7,438
24	Qarchak	Tehran	371.8K	53	6,989
25	Arak	Markazi	366.9K	59	6,218
26	Qazvin	Qazvin	358.2K	39	9,091
27	Narmashir	Kerman	334.5K	43	7,780
28	Sanandaj	Kordestan	326.7K	54	6,027
29	Khorramabad	Lorestan	324.7K	53	6,127
30	Famenin	Hamadan	321.7K	9	35,745

1975

2026

2050

Population figures are urban agglomerations (the contiguous built-up area), which can be larger than city-proper municipal boundaries.

Source: United Nations, Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Population Division (2025) · Creative Commons license CC BY 3.0 IGO

Source: UN World Population Prospects 2024 (CC BY 3.0 IGO). Historical estimates (1950–2024) and medium-variant projections (2025–2100). Updated December 2025.

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Iran?: The population of Iran is projected to reach approximately 93,168,497 in 2026, according to UN projections.
What is the life expectancy in Iran?: Life expectancy at birth in Iran is projected to be 78.2 years in 2026.
What is the fertility rate in Iran?: The total fertility rate in Iran is projected to be 1.66 children per woman in 2026.
What is the median age in Iran?: The median age in Iran is projected to be 34.5 years in 2026.
What is the age distribution in Iran?: Iran's population is projected to be 21.6% children (0-14 years), 69.5% working age (15-64 years), and 8.9% elderly (65+ years) in 2026.
What is the GDP of Iran?: Iran's GDP is $300.3 billion (current USD) as of 2026, according to IMF data.
What is the GDP per capita in Iran?: The GDP per capita in Iran is $20,279 (PPP) as of 2026, according to IMF data.
What is the inflation rate in Iran?: The inflation rate in Iran is 68.9%, which is considered high inflation as of 2026, according to IMF data.
What is the unemployment rate in Iran?: The unemployment rate in Iran is 9.2% as of 2026, according to IMF data.

Today's demographic activity

Estimates based on 2026 annual rates

Births today

3,016

Deaths today

1,261

Net migration today

183

As of today, Iran has approximately 93,168,497 people. Estimated births today: 3,016; deaths: 1,261.

Watch Iran's population change in real time. These counters estimate births, deaths, and migration activity every second based on annual demographic rates.

Key terms

Real-time counters: — Live estimates derived from annual demographic rates evenly distributed throughout the year.
Natural change: — Net change from births minus deaths (excluding migration).
Net migration: — Balance of people moving into vs. leaving the country.
Population growth: — Total change combining births, deaths, and migration.

Major Cities

(210)Projection

#	City	Region	Population	Area (km²)	Density
1	Tehrān (Tehran)★ Capital	Tehran	9.21M	792	11,628
2	Mashhad	Razavi Khorasan	5.42M	483	11,221
3	Karaj	Tehran	3.62M	330	10,990
4	Isfahan	Esfahan	1.86M	345	5,394
5	Ahwaz	Khuzestan	1.65M	230	7,177
6	Tabriz	East Azarbaijan	1.31M	166	7,909
7	Sarvestan	Fars	1.05M	16	65,460
8	Kharameh	Fars	991.0K	24	41,293
9	Shiraz	Fars	917.5K	189	4,855
10	Kavar	Fars	863.1K	25	34,525
11	Kermanshah	Kermanshah	838.7K	113	7,422
12	Qom	Qom	817.7K	101	8,080
13	Urmia	West Azarbaijan	699.8K	100	6,998
14	Rasht	Gilan	583.6K	77	7,599
15	Zahedan	Sistan and Baluchestan	532.3K	67	7,945
16	Kerman	Kerman	519.5K	118	4,395
17	Hamedan	Hamadan	499.0K	76	6,566
18	Yazd	Yazd	488.1K	118	4,136
19	Ardabil	Ardebil	440.3K	75	5,871
20	Sareyn	Ardebil	418.2K	9	45,454
21	Pishva	Tehran	391.7K	29	13,697
22	Bandar Abbas	Hormozgan	384.1K	74	5,176
23	Zanjan	Zanjan	373.4K	50	7,438
24	Qarchak	Tehran	371.8K	53	6,989
25	Arak	Markazi	366.9K	59	6,218
26	Qazvin	Qazvin	358.2K	39	9,091
27	Narmashir	Kerman	334.5K	43	7,780
28	Sanandaj	Kordestan	326.7K	54	6,027
29	Khorramabad	Lorestan	324.7K	53	6,127
30	Famenin	Hamadan	321.7K	9	35,745

1975

2026

2050

Population figures are urban agglomerations (the contiguous built-up area), which can be larger than city-proper municipal boundaries.

Source: United Nations, Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Population Division (2025) · Creative Commons license CC BY 3.0 IGO

Source: UN World Population Prospects 2024 (CC BY 3.0 IGO). Historical estimates (1950–2024) and medium-variant projections (2025–2100). Updated December 2025.

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Iran?: The population of Iran is projected to reach approximately 93,168,497 in 2026, according to UN projections.
What is the life expectancy in Iran?: Life expectancy at birth in Iran is projected to be 78.2 years in 2026.
What is the fertility rate in Iran?: The total fertility rate in Iran is projected to be 1.66 children per woman in 2026.
What is the median age in Iran?: The median age in Iran is projected to be 34.5 years in 2026.
What is the age distribution in Iran?: Iran's population is projected to be 21.6% children (0-14 years), 69.5% working age (15-64 years), and 8.9% elderly (65+ years) in 2026.
What is the GDP of Iran?: Iran's GDP is $300.3 billion (current USD) as of 2026, according to IMF data.
What is the GDP per capita in Iran?: The GDP per capita in Iran is $20,279 (PPP) as of 2026, according to IMF data.
What is the inflation rate in Iran?: The inflation rate in Iran is 68.9%, which is considered high inflation as of 2026, according to IMF data.
What is the unemployment rate in Iran?: The unemployment rate in Iran is 9.2% as of 2026, according to IMF data.

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