What is the Population of Iran?

The flag of Iran is composed of three equal horizontal bands of green, white and red. A red emblem of Iran is centered in the white band and Arabic inscriptions in white span the bottom edge of the green band and the top edge of the red band.
Population of Iran 85,961,000

Iran has a population of approximately 85,961,000 people, making it the 17th most populated country of the 196 countries covered on this site — around 1.07% of the world's population. With a land area of 1,648,195 km², the population density is roughly 52 people per km².

Population85,961,000
Population rank17th of 196
Share of world population1.07%
Area1,648,195 km²
Population density52 / km²
DemonymIranian

Population of Iran — FAQ

What is the population of Iran?

The population of Iran is approximately 85,961,000 (86 million).

How does Iran rank by population?

Iran is the 17th most populated of the 196 countries covered on this site.

What is the population density of Iran?

Iran has a population density of roughly 52 people per km².

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