Germany vs Iran, Islamic Republic of: Population

Germany
71,489
in 2030
Iran, Islamic Republic of
77,077
in 2030
Germany rank
19th
Iran, Islamic Republic of rank
16th

Population over time

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  • Iran, Islamic Republic of
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How they compare

Iran, Islamic Republic of currently reports 77,077 against 71,489 in Germany, a difference of 5,588.

That makes Iran, Islamic Republic of's figure about 1.1 times Germany's.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 41 shared years of data; in 1990 it was Germany ahead.

Germany ranks 19th and Iran, Islamic Republic of ranks 16th of 188 countries.

Across the 5 decades both report, Germany averaged higher in 4 and Iran, Islamic Republic of in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade Germany Iran, Islamic Republic of Difference Ahead
1990s 68,299 36,519 31,781 Germany
2000s 69,741 51,755 17,986 Germany
2010s 70,978 62,781 8,197 Germany
2020s 72,186 71,448 738.73 Germany
2030s 71,489 77,077 5,588 Iran, Islamic Republic of

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher population, Germany or Iran, Islamic Republic of?
Iran, Islamic Republic of, at 77,077 against 71,489 in Germany as of 2030.
What is the difference in population between Germany and Iran, Islamic Republic of?
5,588, with Iran, Islamic Republic of ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Germany and Iran, Islamic Republic of?
41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.
How do Germany and Iran, Islamic Republic of rank globally for population?
Germany ranks 19th and Iran, Islamic Republic of ranks 16th of 188 countries.
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.