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Iran (Islamic Republic of) Population Pyramid 2036

Iran (Islamic Republic of)
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2036
Population: 98,075,325

Year

-5 -1   2036  +1 +5

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Summary

Iran (Islamic Republic of) in 2036

United Nations projections (medium variant) put the population of Iran (Islamic Republic of) at 98,075,325 in 2036. Compared with 2026, when the projection stands at 93,168,497, that represents growth of 5.3% over ten years.

With a projected median age of 40.4 years, Iran (Islamic Republic of) would have a youth dependency ratio of 23.2 and an old-age dependency ratio of 18.5 per 100 people of working age. The narrow base of the pyramid marks a constrictive age structure: fertility below replacement level and a rising share of older people.

Ranks #17 of 201 by population Ranks #75 of 201 by median age Ranks #115 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
98,075,325
Median age
40.4
0-14 %
16.4%
65+ %
13.0%
Child dependency
23.2
Old-age dependency
18.5
Region
ASIA
Pyramid shape
Constrictive
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) 98,075,326 40.4
Afghanistan 57,953,661 20.5
Nepal 32,033,717 30.5
Sri Lanka 24,269,517 37.4
Bhutan 847,702 36.8
Frequently asked questions about Iran (Islamic Republic of)'s population
How many people are projected to live in Iran (Islamic Republic of) in 2036?
Iran (Islamic Republic of) is projected to have a population of 98,075,325 in 2036.
Is the population of Iran (Islamic Republic of) increasing or decreasing?
Yes, growing: up 5.3% from 2026, with a projected population of 101,861,994 in 2050.
What is the median age in Iran (Islamic Republic of)?
The median age in Iran (Islamic Republic of) is 40.4 years — half the population is younger, half older.
What share of Iran (Islamic Republic of)'s population is over 65 or under 15?
13.0% of Iran (Islamic Republic of)'s population is 65 or older, and 16.4% is under 15.
What shape is Iran (Islamic Republic of)'s population pyramid, and what does it mean?
Iran (Islamic Republic of) has a constrictive pyramid: cohorts of children are smaller than those of their parents, reflecting low fertility and an ageing population.

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