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Iran (Islamic Republic of) Population Pyramid 1993

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1993
Population: 61,403,543

Year

-5 -1   1993  +1 +5

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Summary

Iran (Islamic Republic of) in 1993

The population of Iran (Islamic Republic of) in 1993 was 61,403,543. Over the previous ten years the population grew by 33.4%, up from 46,029,535 in 1983.

The median age was 18.3 years, and for every 100 people of working age (15–64) there were 82.3 children under 15 and 6.5 people aged 65 or over. The broad-based, expansive shape of the pyramid points to high fertility and strong population growth.

Ranks #16 of 201 by population Ranks #143 of 201 by median age Ranks #42 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
61,403,543
Median age
18.3
0-14 %
43.6%
65+ %
3.4%
Child dependency
82.3
Old-age dependency
6.5
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) 61,403,544 18.3
Nepal 21,180,159 19.2
Sri Lanka 17,025,919 24.6
Afghanistan 14,943,172 15.8
Bangladesh 118,132,361 19.1
Frequently asked questions about Iran (Islamic Republic of)'s population
How many people lived in Iran (Islamic Republic of) in 1993?
Iran (Islamic Republic of) had a population of 61,403,543 in 1993.
Is Iran (Islamic Republic of)'s population growing or shrinking?
Yes, growing: up 33.4% from 1983, with a projected population of 101,861,994 in 2050.
How old is the population of Iran (Islamic Republic of)?
Iran (Islamic Republic of)'s median age is 18.3 years.
How many children and older people live in Iran (Islamic Republic of)?
3.4% of Iran (Islamic Republic of)'s population is 65 or older, and 43.6% is under 15.
What shape is Iran (Islamic Republic of)'s population pyramid, and what does it mean?
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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