Iran vs Vietnam: Population (International Monetary)

Iran
91.57 million
in 2024
Vietnam
100.99 million
in 2024
Iran rank
17th
Vietnam rank
16th

Population (International Monetary) over time

  • Iran
  • Vietnam
20.0M40.0M60.0M80.0M100.0M196019922024

How they compare

Vietnam currently reports 100.99 million against 91.57 million in Iran, a difference of 9.42 million.

That makes Vietnam's figure about 1.1 times Iran's.

Across all 65 years both countries report, Vietnam has been ahead every year.

Iran ranks 17th and Vietnam ranks 16th of 186 countries.

Vietnam has averaged higher in every one of the 7 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Iran Vietnam Difference Ahead
1960s 24.74 million 36.60 million 11.87 million Vietnam
1970s 33.49 million 46.19 million 12.71 million Vietnam
1980s 48.61 million 58.33 million 9.72 million Vietnam
1990s 62.12 million 71.21 million 9.10 million Vietnam
2000s 71.27 million 81.23 million 9.96 million Vietnam
2010s 82.17 million 92.31 million 10.14 million Vietnam
2020s 89.58 million 99.61 million 10.03 million Vietnam

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher population, Iran or Vietnam?
Vietnam, at 100.99 million against 91.57 million in Iran as of 2024.
What is the difference in population between Iran and Vietnam?
9.42 million, with Vietnam ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Iran and Vietnam?
65 years are reported by both, from 1960 to 2024.
How do Iran and Vietnam rank globally for population?
Iran ranks 17th and Vietnam ranks 16th of 186 countries.
Where does this data come from?
International Monetary Fund, published as Population. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
Population
Source
International Monetary Fund
Licence
IMF Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
186 places, 12,090 data points, 1960–2024
Last refreshed

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