Which has higher population, Africa or Iran?

Africa, at 1.09 million against 77,077 in Iran as of 2030.

What is the difference in population between Africa and Iran?

1.01 million, with Africa ahead.

How many years of comparable data are there for Africa and Iran?

41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.

Where does this data come from?

International Labour Organization, published as Population (UN estimates and projections). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

Africa vs Iran: Population (UN estimates and projections)

Africa

1.09 million

in 2030

Iran

77,077

in 2030

Africa rank

19th

Iran rank

16th

Population (UN estimates and projections) over time

Africa
Iran

How they compare

Africa currently reports 1.09 million against 77,077 in Iran, a difference of 1.01 million.

That makes Africa's figure about 14.1 times Iran's.

Across all 41 years both countries report, Africa has been ahead every year.

Africa ranks 19th and Iran ranks 16th of 91 groups.

Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 5 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade	Africa	Iran	Difference	Ahead
1990s	406,362	36,519	369,844	Africa
2000s	538,082	51,755	486,326	Africa
2010s	707,682	62,781	644,901	Africa
2020s	937,027	71,448	865,579	Africa
2030s	1.09 million	77,077	1.01 million	Africa

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher population, Africa or Iran?: Africa, at 1.09 million against 77,077 in Iran as of 2030.
What is the difference in population between Africa and Iran?: 1.01 million, with Africa ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Africa and Iran?: 41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.
How do Africa and Iran rank globally for population?: Africa ranks 19th and Iran ranks 16th of 91 groups.
Where does this data come from?: International Labour Organization, published as Population (UN estimates and projections). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator: Population (UN estimates and projections)
Source: International Labour Organization
Licence: ILO Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage: 280 places, 11,480 data points, 1990–2030
Last refreshed: 05 September 2026

Imputed observations are not based on national data, are subject to high uncertainty and should not be used for country comparisons or rankings. The total population comprises persons of all ages who were living in the country during the reference period, regardless of residency status or citizenship. The source for the population figures used is the United Nations' World Population Prospects. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.