Africa vs Iran, Islamic Republic of: Population

Africa
1.09 million
in 2030
Iran, Islamic Republic of
77,077
in 2030
Africa rank
19th
Iran, Islamic Republic of rank
16th

Population over time

  • Africa
  • Iran, Islamic Republic of
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How they compare

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

That makes Africa's figure about 14.1 times Iran, Islamic Republic of's.

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

Africa ranks 19th and Iran, Islamic Republic of 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, Islamic Republic of 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, Islamic Republic of?
Africa, at 1.09 million against 77,077 in Iran, Islamic Republic of as of 2030.
What is the difference in population between Africa and Iran, Islamic Republic of?
1.01 million, with Africa ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Africa and Iran, Islamic Republic of?
41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.
How do Africa and Iran, Islamic Republic of rank globally for population?
Africa ranks 19th and Iran, Islamic Republic of 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
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Coverage
280 places, 11,480 data points, 1990–2030
Last refreshed

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.