What is the Population of Iran?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
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.
| Population | 85,961,000 |
|---|---|
| Population rank | 17th of 196 |
| Share of world population | 1.07% |
| Area | 1,648,195 km² |
| Population density | 52 / km² |
| Demonym | Iranian |
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Countries with a similar population
| Country | Population | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Iran | 85,961,000 | 17th |
| Ethiopia | 111,652,998 | 14th |
| Egypt | 107,271,260 | 15th |
| Vietnam | 101,343,800 | 16th |
| Turkey | 85,664,944 | 18th |
| Germany | 83,491,249 | 19th |
| United Kingdom | 69,281,437 | 20th |
Iran compared with its neighbours
| Country | Population | Area (km²) |
|---|---|---|
| Afghanistan | 43,844,000 | 652,230 |
| Armenia | 3,076,200 | 29,743 |
| Azerbaijan | 10,241,722 | 86,600 |
| Iraq | 46,118,793 | 438,317 |
| Pakistan | 241,499,431 | 796,095 |
| Turkey | 85,664,944 | 783,562 |
| Turkmenistan | 7,057,841 | 488,100 |
Iran in context
- Iran covers 1,648,195 km², making it the 17th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- It shares a land border with 7 countries: Afghanistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Iraq, Pakistan, Turkey, Turkmenistan.
- With 85,961,000 people, Iran holds about 4.3% of the population of Southern Asia.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Saturday.
- Iran is a member state of the United Nations.
Population of Iran — FAQ
What is the population of Iran?
The population of Iran is approximately 85,961,000 (86 million) based on the latest available data.
What is the population of Iran in 2026?
The latest estimate in our dataset puts the population of Iran at approximately 85,961,000 people (an estimate, not a live count — national statistics offices publish the official figures). Iran is the 17th most populated country in our dataset.
How many people live in Iran?
Approximately 85,961,000 people live in Iran, making it the 17th most populated country out of 196 covered on this site.
How does Iran rank by population?
Iran is the 17th most populated of the 196 countries covered on this site, with a world population share of 1.07%.
What is the population density of Iran?
Iran has a population density of roughly 52 people per km², based on a land area of 1,648,195 km².
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