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Iran (Islamic Republic of) Population Pyramid 1987

Iran (Islamic Republic of)
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1987
Population: 53,323,492

Year

-5 -1   1987  +1 +5

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Summary

Iran (Islamic Republic of) in 1987

As of 1987, Iran (Islamic Republic of) counted 53,323,493 inhabitants. Over the previous ten years the population grew by 48.4%, up from 35,933,180 in 1977.

With a median age of 18.2 years, Iran (Islamic Republic of) had a youth dependency ratio of 82.7 and an old-age dependency ratio of 5.8 per 100 people of working age. The broad-based, expansive shape of the pyramid points to high fertility and strong population growth.

Ranks #19 of 201 by population Ranks #136 of 201 by median age Ranks #14 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
53,323,493
Median age
18.2
0-14 %
43.9%
65+ %
3.1%
Child dependency
82.7
Old-age dependency
5.8
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) 53,323,493 18.2
Nepal 18,250,506 19.3
Sri Lanka 15,916,576 22.8
Afghanistan 11,387,819 16.3
Bangladesh 104,959,291 18.0
Frequently asked questions about Iran (Islamic Republic of)'s population
What was the population of Iran (Islamic Republic of) in 1987?
In 1987, Iran (Islamic Republic of)'s population was 53,323,493.
Is the population of Iran (Islamic Republic of) increasing or decreasing?
Iran (Islamic Republic of)'s population grew 48.4% 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 18.2 years — half the population is younger, half older.
What share of Iran (Islamic Republic of)'s population is over 65 or under 15?
In Iran (Islamic Republic of), 43.9% of people are under 15 and 3.1% are 65 or older.
What shape is Iran (Islamic Republic of)'s population pyramid, and what does it mean?
Iran (Islamic Republic of) has an expansive pyramid: a wide base of young cohorts reflecting high fertility and continued population growth.

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