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Iran (Islamic Republic of) Population Pyramid 1978

Iran (Islamic Republic of)
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1978
Population: 37,126,534

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-5 -1   1978  +1 +5

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Summary

Iran (Islamic Republic of) in 1978

As of 1978, Iran (Islamic Republic of) counted 37,126,534 inhabitants. A decade earlier, in 1968, the population was 27,437,390; it has grown by 35.3% since.

The median age was 18.3 years, and for every 100 people of working age (15–64) there were 79.8 children under 15 and 6.0 people aged 65 or over. The pyramid is expansive: its wide base of young cohorts reflects high fertility and a rapidly growing population.

Ranks #23 of 201 by population Ranks #124 of 201 by median age Ranks #31 of 201 by growth

Share of the population by age group, 1950–2100

Data source: United Nations World Population Prospects, 2024 revision (medium variant) — last updated July 2024.

Key indicators for Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Population
37,126,534
Median age
18.3
0-14 %
43.0%
65+ %
3.2%
Child dependency
79.8
Old-age dependency
6.0
Region
ASIA
Pyramid shape
Expansive
Population 2050
101,861,994
Population 2100
80,045,291
What is driving the change
Births per woman
Total fertility rate, 1960–2023
12345678
1960Replacement level (2.1)2023 · 1.7

In 2023 women in Iran (Islamic Republic of) had on average 1.70 children, below the replacement level of 2.1.

Source: World Bank World Development Indicators, latest available year.

Life expectancy at birth
Years, 1960–2023
Total Women Men
30405060708090
19602023 · 77.7

Life expectancy at birth was 77.7 years in 2023: 79.6 for women and 75.8 for men.

Source: World Bank World Development Indicators, latest available year.

People supported per 100 workers
Dependency ratios, 1950–2100
Children Older adults
22456890
19502100
Migration to and from Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Where immigrants come from (2024)

3,828,929 immigrants live in Iran (Islamic Republic of), 4.2% of the population.

Afghanistan3,752,317
Iraq55,516
Pakistan12,822
Azerbaijan4,882
Turkmenistan1,992
Where emigrants live (2024)

1,733,031 people born in Iran (Islamic Republic of) live in other countries.

United States of America431,405
Germany283,454
Canada205,304
Turkey199,735
United Kingdom124,200
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Immigration statistics Origin of migrant stocks map

Source: United Nations International Migrant Stock 2024.

How Iran (Islamic Republic of) compares with its neighbours
Country Population Median age Relative size
Iran (Islamic Republic of) 37,126,535 18.3
Nepal 14,839,696 19.6
Sri Lanka 14,310,128 21.2
Afghanistan 13,611,441 17.2
Bhutan 405,243 19.0
Frequently asked questions about Iran (Islamic Republic of)'s population
What was the population of Iran (Islamic Republic of) in 1978?
In 1978, Iran (Islamic Republic of)'s population was 37,126,534.
Is Iran (Islamic Republic of)'s population growing or shrinking?
Iran (Islamic Republic of)'s population grew 35.3% over the previous ten years, and is projected to reach 101,861,994 by 2050.
What is the median age in Iran (Islamic Republic of)?
The median age in Iran (Islamic Republic of) is 18.3 years — half the population is younger, half older.
How many children and older people live in Iran (Islamic Republic of)?
3.2% of Iran (Islamic Republic of)'s population is 65 or older, and 43.0% is under 15.
What type of population pyramid does Iran (Islamic Republic of) have?
Iran (Islamic Republic of)'s pyramid is expansive — broad at the bottom, the signature of high birth rates and a growing population.

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