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In 2026, Iran's population is projected at 93,168,497. That is a 6-fold increase on the 16,510,553 recorded in 1950. It is growing modestly, at +0.76% a year, adding about 708.1K people a year. Population density sits at 57 people/km². Half the population is younger than 34.5 years, and the age structure is steadily tilting older: the median is projected to reach 43.5 by 2050. The sexes are close to evenly balanced, at 103 males per 100 females. By 2100, UN projections see it falling to 80,045,291 (-14% from 2026).
Total population
93,168,497
Density
57 people/km²
Median age
34.5 years
Growth rate
+0.76%
Iran's population continues to grow, though at a moderate pace. The population is aging rapidly; median age will rise from 35 in 2026 to 43 by 2050.