Iran vs United Kingdom: Total population in thousands (UN DESA)
Iran
92,418
in 2025
United Kingdom
69,551
in 2025
Iran rank
3rd
United Kingdom rank
6th
Total population in thousands (UN DESA) over time
- Iran
- United Kingdom
How they compare
Iran currently reports 92,418 against 69,551 in United Kingdom, a difference of 22,867.
That makes Iran's figure about 1.3 times United Kingdom's.
Across all 26 years both countries report, Iran has been ahead every year.
Iran ranks 3rd and United Kingdom ranks 6th of 75 countries.
Iran has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Iran | United Kingdom | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 71,270 | 60,559 | 10,711 | Iran |
| 2010s | 82,172 | 65,123 | 17,049 | Iran |
| 2020s | 90,050 | 68,429 | 21,621 | Iran |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher total population in thousands, Iran or United Kingdom?
- Iran, at 92,418 against 69,551 in United Kingdom as of 2025.
- What is the difference in total population in thousands between Iran and United Kingdom?
- 22,867, with Iran ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Iran and United Kingdom?
- 26 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2025.
- How do Iran and United Kingdom rank globally for total population in thousands?
- Iran ranks 3rd and United Kingdom ranks 6th of 75 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNICEF, published as Total population in thousands (UN DESA). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.