Which has higher population, Iran or Vietnam?

Vietnam, at 83,461 against 77,077 in Iran as of 2030.

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

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.

Iran vs Vietnam: Population (UN estimates and projections)

Iran

77,077

in 2030

Vietnam

83,461

in 2030

Iran rank

16th

Vietnam rank

15th

Population (UN estimates and projections) over time

Iran
Vietnam

How they compare

Vietnam currently reports 83,461 against 77,077 in Iran, a difference of 6,384.

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

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

Iran ranks 16th and Vietnam ranks 15th of 188 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade	Iran	Vietnam	Difference	Ahead
1990s	36,519	45,630	9,112	Vietnam
2000s	51,755	58,446	6,691	Vietnam
2010s	62,781	69,932	7,152	Vietnam
2020s	71,448	78,115	6,667	Vietnam
2030s	77,077	83,461	6,384	Vietnam

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher population, Iran or Vietnam?: Vietnam, at 83,461 against 77,077 in Iran as of 2030.
What is the difference in population between Iran and Vietnam?: 6,384, with Vietnam ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Iran and Vietnam?: 41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.
How do Iran and Vietnam rank globally for population?: Iran ranks 16th and Vietnam ranks 15th 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: 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.