Population (UN estimates and projections), annual growth rate in Iran
Iran: Population (UN estimates and projections), annual growth rate was 1.34 % change on previous year in 2030. ◆ Volatile
Population (UN estimates and projections), annual growth rate in Iran, 1991–2030
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Iran recorded 1.34 % change on previous year for population (un estimates and projections), annual growth rate in 2030.
The figure is down 0.1% on the previous year and up 40.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population (un estimates and projections), annual growth rate in Iran peaked at 4.45 % change on previous year in 1999 and was at its lowest, 0.462 % change on previous year, in 1993.
Iran ranks 87th of 188 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Population (UN estimates and projections), annual growth rate in Iran, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 3.14 % change on previous year | — |
| 1992 | 2.45 % change on previous year | -22.1% |
| 1993 | 0.462 % change on previous year | -81.1% |
| 1994 | 0.9309 % change on previous year | +101.5% |
| 1995 | 3.07 % change on previous year | +229.5% |
| 1996 | 3.45 % change on previous year | +12.3% |
| 1997 | 3.96 % change on previous year | +15.1% |
| 1998 | 4.41 % change on previous year | +11.1% |
| 1999 | 4.45 % change on previous year | +1.1% |
| 2000 | 4.41 % change on previous year | -0.9% |
| 2001 | 4.33 % change on previous year | -1.9% |
| 2002 | 3.2 % change on previous year | -26.2% |
| 2003 | 3.19 % change on previous year | -0.2% |
| 2004 | 4.05 % change on previous year | +26.9% |
| 2005 | 3.83 % change on previous year | -5.4% |
| 2006 | 3.48 % change on previous year | -9.2% |
| 2007 | 2.66 % change on previous year | -23.7% |
| 2008 | 1.95 % change on previous year | -26.4% |
| 2009 | 1.73 % change on previous year | -11.3% |
| 2010 | 1.55 % change on previous year | -10.7% |
| 2011 | 1.4 % change on previous year | -9.7% |
| 2012 | 1.33 % change on previous year | -5.1% |
| 2013 | 1.28 % change on previous year | -3.1% |
| 2014 | 1.21 % change on previous year | -6.0% |
| 2015 | 1.13 % change on previous year | -6.0% |
| 2016 | 1.21 % change on previous year | +6.7% |
| 2017 | 1.28 % change on previous year | +5.6% |
| 2018 | 1.2 % change on previous year | -6.5% |
| 2019 | 1.15 % change on previous year | -3.9% |
| 2020 | 0.9557 % change on previous year | -16.8% |
| 2021 | 1.13 % change on previous year | +18.3% |
| 2022 | 1.64 % change on previous year | +45.4% |
| 2023 | 1.72 % change on previous year | +4.4% |
| 2024 | 1.58 % change on previous year | -7.9% |
| 2025 | 1.47 % change on previous year | -6.8% |
| 2026 | 1.4 % change on previous year | -5.1% |
| 2027 | 1.35 % change on previous year | -3.2% |
| 2028 | 1.34 % change on previous year | -1.1% |
| 2029 | 1.34 % change on previous year | +0.1% |
| 2030 | 1.34 % change on previous year | -0.1% |
Iran compared with similar countries
- Iran's 1.34 % change on previous year is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1.05 % change on previous year, 1.3× the median. (53 countries reporting)
- Iran's 1.34 % change on previous year is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 1.73 % change on previous year, 77% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Population (UN estimates and projections), annual growth rate in Iran changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | +229.5% | 0.9309 % change on previous year | 3.07 % change on previous year |
| 1994 | +101.5% | 0.462 % change on previous year | 0.9309 % change on previous year |
| 1993 | -81.1% | 2.45 % change on previous year | 0.462 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2.92 % change on previous year | 0.462 % change on previous year | 4.45 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2000s | 3.28 % change on previous year | 1.73 % change on previous year | 4.41 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.27 % change on previous year | 1.13 % change on previous year | 1.55 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.39 % change on previous year | 0.9557 % change on previous year | 1.72 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2030s | 1.34 % change on previous year | 1.34 % change on previous year | 1.34 % change on previous year | 1 |
Countries ranked near Iran
- 84 Cambodia 1.49 % change on previous year compare
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- 88 Ecuador 1.3 % change on previous year compare
- 89 Bahrain 1.23 % change on previous year compare
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More gender data for Iran
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) 18,410 (2030)
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth -2.73 % change on previous year (2030)
- Population 77,077 (2030)
- Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) 77,077 (2030)
- Age population, age 00, female, interpolated 552,656 (2025)
- Age population, age 00, male, interpolated 580,401 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, female, interpolated 565,065 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, male, interpolated 593,686 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, female, interpolated 576,359 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, male, interpolated 605,901 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is population (un estimates and projections), annual growth rate in Iran?
- Population (un estimates and projections), annual growth rate in Iran was 1.34 % change on previous year in 2030, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest population (un estimates and projections), annual growth rate recorded in Iran?
- The highest recorded value was 4.45 % change on previous year in 1999.
- What is the lowest population (un estimates and projections), annual growth rate recorded in Iran?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.462 % change on previous year in 1993.
- How does Iran rank for population (un estimates and projections), annual growth rate?
- Iran ranks 87th out of 188 countries with data for 2030.
- Is population (un estimates and projections), annual growth rate rising or falling in Iran?
- Over the last ten years it is up 40.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iran data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Population (UN estimates and projections), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Population (UN estimates and projections). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Population International Labour Organization
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Population (UN estimates and projections). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.