Iran Population
Middle East & North Africa · 17th most populous · Upper middle income
Population right now (estimate)
93,376,615
The population of Iran is about 93,376,615 as of 22 October 2026 (estimate), and 93.2 million for 2026 as a whole — 1.12% of the world's people.
Iran is the 17th most populous of 217 countries and territories. The population is still growing, by about 0.81% a year. By 2050 it is projected to reach about 102 million. That is 4.3 times its 1960 population of 21.5 million. Population density is 57 people per square kilometre. 77% of people live in cities (2025).
Population 2026
93.2 million
Yearly change
+0.81%
World rank
17th
Share of world
1.12%
Density
57/km²
Land area
1,622,500 km²
Life expectancy
77.9 yrs
Births per woman
1.68
GDP per capita
$3,924
GDP
$362.7B
Population of Iran, 1960–2050
Iran population by year
| Year | Population | Yearly change | Density (per km²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 21,470,434 | — | 13 |
| 1970 | 29,145,100 | +3.08% | 18 |
| 1980 | 39,842,324 | +3.69% | 25 |
| 1990 | 58,380,092 | +2.95% | 36 |
| 2000 | 66,418,659 | +1.49% | 41 |
| 2010 | 77,420,842 | +1.26% | 48 |
| 2020 | 87,723,443 | +0.77% | 54 |
| 2024 | 91,567,738 | +1.06% | 56 |
| 2026proj. | 93,168,497 | +0.81% | 57 |
| 2030proj. | 95,486,667 | +0.53% | 59 |
| 2040proj. | 99,524,277 | +0.34% | 61 |
| 2050proj. | 101,861,993 | +0.11% | 63 |
Iran vs Bangladesh
Bangladesh (178 million) has 1.9 times as many people as Iran. Bangladesh is 23.8 times more densely populated.
Iran population: questions and answers
What is the population of Iran in 2026?
About 93,168,497 (93.2 million), based on World Bank projections.
Is Iran's population growing?
Yes, by about 0.81% a year (2026).
What is the population density of Iran?
About 57 people per km², with a land area of 1,622,500 km².
What will the population of Iran be in 2050?
About 102 million on World Bank projections.
What is the capital of Iran?
Tehran.
What is the life expectancy in Iran?
77.9 years at birth (2024).
Sources: World Bank Open Data — World Development Indicators and Population Estimates and Projections (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata (CC0). Data retrieved 2026-10-22. Live figures are mathematical estimates interpolated between the World Bank's mid-year values, not real-time counts.