What is the population of Islamic Republic of Iran?

The population of Islamic Republic of Iran is 85,961,000.

Where is Islamic Republic of Iran located?

Islamic Republic of Iran is located at latitude 32.0000000 and longitude 53.0000000.

What is the area of Islamic Republic of Iran?

The area of Islamic Republic of Iran is 1648195 km².

What time zone is Islamic Republic of Iran in?

Islamic Republic of Iran is in the Asia/Tehran time zone.

How has the population of Islamic Republic of Iran changed?

The population of Islamic Republic of Iran has increased from 21,958,460 (1960) to 85,961,000 (2026), a change of 291.5%.

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Iran: This West Asian nation, with Tehran as its capital, is characterized by its mountainous terrain and arid climate.

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Islamic Republic of Iran at a glance

Islamic Republic of Iran currently has 174 quality-checked populated place pages and 30 state or regional pages linked on MapSof.

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Tehran

Population 8,846,782

Quick Facts about Islamic Republic of Iran

Population	85,961,000
Country	Iran
Plate code	IR
Area	1648195 km²
Official name	la République islamique d’Iran, جمهوری اسلامی ایران, Исламская Республика Иран, Шаханшахское Государство Иран
Continent	Asia
Easternmost point	Point(63.33345 27.11704)
Northernmost point	Point(44.62 39.78)
Latitude & Longitude	32.0000,53.0000
Legislative body	Assembly of Experts for Leadership, Islamic Consultative Assembly
Named for	Aryan
Official language	Persian, Arabic
Capital	Tehran
Establishment	April 01, 1979 (47 years ago)
Time Zone	UTC+03:30, Iran Standard Time Zone
Local time	14:10:20 (23rd April 2026)

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Geography

Islamic Republic of Iran is located at 32°0'0"N 53°0'0"E (32.0000000, 53.0000000). It has 14 neighbors: Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Naxcivan Muxtar Respublikasi, Armenia, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, United Arab Emirates, Turkey, Azerbaijan, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Turkmenistan and Bah.

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The largest city of Islamic Republic of Iran is Tehran with a population of 8,846,782. Other cities include, Karaj population 1,592,492, Shiraz population 1,565,572, Ahvaz population 1,184,788 and Qom population 900,000. See all Islamic Republic of Iran cities & populated places.

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Islamic Republic of Iran has 14 neighbours.

Republic of Iraq This West Asian nation is bordered by Turkey to the north, Iran to the east, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia to the south, and Jordan and Syria to the west.
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Located in Western Asia, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is the largest sovereign state in the Middle East.
Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic autonomous republic of Azerbaijan
Republic of Armenia This landlocked country in the South Caucasus region of Eurasia, at the crossroads of Western Asia and Eastern Europe, is known for its mountainous terrain and ancient history.
State of Kuwait This Arabian country is situated in Western Asia, bordering Iraq and Saudi Arabia, with a coastline on the Persian Gulf.
Sultanate of Oman Located on the southeastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula, this Middle Eastern nation is known for its diverse landscapes, including deserts, mountains, and coastlines.
State of Qatar Located on the northeastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula, this sovereign Arab state is known for its vast natural gas and oil reserves.
United Arab Emirates This Middle Eastern nation is situated at the eastern end of the Arabian Peninsula, bordering Oman and Saudi Arabia.
Republic of Turkey Straddling Western Asia and Southeast Europe, this transcontinental country serves as a bridge between cultures.
Republic of Azerbaijan Located at the crossroads of Eastern Europe and Western Asia, this transcontinental country is rich in oil and natural gas.
Afghanistan Independent country situated at the confluence of Western, Central, and South Asia
Islamic Republic of Pakistan Located in South Asia, with a coastline along the Arabian Sea, this country is the world's fifth-most populous, with over 241 million people.
Turkmenistan Located in Central Asia, it is known for its vast Karakum Desert, rich natural gas reserves, and distinctive culture.
Bāh Located in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh, Bāh is a historically significant city in India.

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Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari Province
Tehran Province
Kerman Province
Semnan Province
East Azerbaijan Province
Yazd Province
North Khorasan Province
Qom Province
Hormozgan Province
Ardabil Province
Lorestan Province
Alborz Province
Sistan and Baluchestan Province
Bushehr Province
Golestan Province
Hamadan Province
Zanjan Province
West Azarbaijan Province
Markazi Province
Kermanshah Province
Ilam Province
Fars Province
Khuzestan Province
Kurdistan Province
South Khorasan Province
Razavi Khorasan Province
Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad Province
Mazandaran Province
Isfahan Province
Gilan Province
Qazvin Province

Demographics

Year	Population	% Change	Method
1960	21,958,460	-	census
1961	22,535,672	2.56%	census
1962	23,130,085	2.57%	census
1963	23,742,324	2.58%	census
1964	24,373,188	2.59%	census
1965	25,023,580	2.6%	census
1966	25,696,631	2.62%	census
1967	26,393,889	2.64%	census
1968	27,113,136	2.65%	census
1969	27,850,926	2.65%	census
1970	28,606,584	2.64%	census
1971	29,381,955	2.64%	census
1972	30,184,173	2.66%	census
1973	31,024,743	2.71%	census
1974	31,918,360	2.8%	census
1975	32,877,678	2.92%	census
1976	33,901,414	3.02%	census
1977	34,992,483	3.12%	census
1978	36,171,889	3.26%	census
1979	37,465,764	3.45%	census
1980	38,889,520	3.66%	census
1981	40,440,041	3.83%	census
1982	42,100,410	3.94%	census
1983	43,852,710	4%	census
1984	45,672,219	3.98%	census
1985	47,531,740	3.91%	census
1986	49,440,637	3.86%	census
1987	51,377,914	3.77%	census
1988	53,250,434	3.52%	census
1989	54,938,264	3.07%	census
1990	56,361,868	2.53%	census
1991	57,472,293	1.93%	census
1992	58,307,457	1.43%	census
1993	58,982,430	1.14%	census
1994	59,663,107	1.14%	census
1995	60,468,352	1.33%	census
1996	61,440,887	1.58%	census
1997	62,542,531	1.76%	census
1998	63,713,397	1.84%	census
1999	64,858,754	1.77%	census
2000	65,911,052	1.6%	census
2001	66,857,624	1.42%	census
2002	67,727,274	1.28%	census
2003	68,543,171	1.19%	census
2004	69,342,126	1.15%	census
2005	70,152,384	1.15%	census
2006	70,976,584	1.16%	census
2007	71,809,219	1.16%	census
2008	72,660,887	1.17%	census
2009	73,542,954	1.2%	census
2010	74,462,314	1.23%	census
2011	75,424,285	1.28%	census
2012	76,424,443	1.31%	census
2013	77,447,168	1.32%	census
2014	77,465,753	0.02%	(Worldbank)
2015	78,492,215	1.31%	(Worldbank)
2016	79,564,016	1.35%	(Worldbank)
2017	79,966,230	0.5%	census
2018	81,800,269	2.24%	(Worldbank)
2019	82,913,906	1.34%	(Worldbank)
2026	85,961,000	3.54%

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