Population growth in Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Iran (Islamic Republic of): Population growth was 1.05 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
1.05
Change on year
down 12.6%
World rank
26th
of 74 countries
All-time high
5.29
in 1982
All-time low
0.1905
in 1994
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Population growth in Iran (Islamic Republic of), 1961–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
In 2024, population growth in Iran (Islamic Republic of) stood at 1.05.
That represents a change of down 12.6% on the previous year and down 21.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population growth in Iran (Islamic Republic of) peaked at 5.29 in 1982 and was at its lowest, 0.1905, in 1994.
Iran (Islamic Republic of) ranks 26th of 74 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 3.06 | 2.99 | 3.14 | 9 |
| 1970s | 3.07 | 2.93 | 3.44 | 10 |
| 1980s | 3.89 | 2.92 | 5.29 | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.43 | 0.1905 | 2.91 | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.56 | 0.8258 | 2.21 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.3 | 1.08 | 1.44 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.01 | 0.7688 | 1.2 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Iran (Islamic Republic of)
More population data for Iran (Islamic Republic of)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 99,007 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 0.4819 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.5653 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate -0.673 (2100)
- Population density 49.33 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 3.09 million (2100)
- Population growth rate by level of development -0.673 (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 0.4819 % change on previous year (2030)
- Fertility and wanted fertility, annual growth rate -0.649 % change on previous year (2024)
- Refugee population by country or territory of asylum, gaps filled 3.49 million (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is population growth in Iran (Islamic Republic of)?
- Population growth in Iran (Islamic Republic of) was 1.05 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest population growth recorded in Iran (Islamic Republic of)?
- The highest recorded value was 5.29 in 1982.
- What is the lowest population growth recorded in Iran (Islamic Republic of)?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.1905 in 1994.
- How does Iran (Islamic Republic of) rank for population growth?
- Iran (Islamic Republic of) ranks 26th out of 74 countries with data for 2024.
- Is population growth rising or falling in Iran (Islamic Republic of)?
- Over the last ten years it is down 21.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iran (Islamic Republic of) data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of Population growth (annual %). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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