Iran Population Live (2026)
The live population of Iran, updated every second — with births today, deaths today, growth rate and key facts about one of the most interesting countries on Earth.
Iran has an estimated population of about 89.2 million people in 2026 — 1.08% of the roughly 8.25 billion people on Earth, and the 16th largest of the 72 countries tracked on LiveHumans. The counter above starts from our 1 January 2026 estimate and adds births and subtracts deaths every second, using Iran's latest birth rate (13.5 per 1,000 people a year) and death rate (5.1 per 1,000).
Is the population of Iran growing?
Yes. Around 3,298 babies are born in Iran every day — about 137 an hour — while around 1,246 people die. That leaves a natural increase of roughly 2,052 people a day, or about 749,051 a year: a growth rate of 0.84% before migration. That is slow growth: the gap between births and deaths is narrow, and on current trends Iran is likely to see deaths overtake births within the next few decades unless birth rates recover.
A birth rate of 13.5 per 1,000 people is below the world average of about 16.9, reflecting smaller families, later marriage and higher costs of raising children. It ranks 38th of 72 for birth rate on LiveHumans.
These figures count births and deaths only. Migration moves Iran's real population up or down each year, which is why official census figures can differ from our estimate.
Births and deaths in Iran
| Period | Births | Deaths | Net change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Per minute | 2.3 | 0.9 | 1.4 |
| Per hour | 137 | 52 | 86 |
| Per day | 3,298 | 1,246 | 2,052 |
| Per week | 23,087 | 8,722 | 14,365 |
| Per year | 1,203,832 | 454,781 | 749,051 |
How crowded is Iran?
With about 89.2 million people living on 1,648,195 km², Iran has roughly 54.1 people per square kilometre. That is below the world average of about 61 per km², so there is more land per person than in crowded countries such as Bangladesh, the Netherlands or India.
Life expectancy in Iran
A baby born in Iran today can expect to live about 77.5 years, compared with a world average of about 73.3. That is above the global average and ranks 34th of the 72 countries we track. Want a personal estimate? Try our life expectancy calculator.
Income and population
With GDP of about $7,451 per person (42nd of 72), Iran is a middle-income country that is part-way through the demographic transition: death rates have already fallen a lot, and birth rates are following.
Iran at a glance
| Fact | Value | Rank (of 72) |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2026 est.) | 89,172,767 | 16 |
| Births per day | 3,298 | 21 |
| Deaths per day | 1,246 | 27 |
| Birth rate (per 1,000) | 13.5 | 38 |
| Death rate (per 1,000) | 5.1 | 65 |
| Natural growth rate | 0.84% / year | 34 |
| Life expectancy | 77.5 years | 34 |
| Population density | 54.1 / km² | 50 |
| GDP per person | $7,451 | 42 |
| Area | 1,648,195 km² | — |
| Capital | Tehran | — |
| Languages | Persian (Farsi) | — |
| Currency | Iranian Rial (﷼) | — |
Compare with other countries
See all countries on our population by country page, or watch the whole planet on the live world population counter.
How we calculate Iran's live population
No country counts its people every second, so this page is an estimate. We start from a population figure for 1 January 2026 based on United Nations and World Bank data, then use Iran's crude birth rate and crude death rate — the number of births and deaths per 1,000 people per year — to work out how many people are born and die each second. The counter simply adds those up in real time. Because migration is not included, and because rates change from year to year, treat the figure as a close estimate rather than an exact count.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Iran in 2026?
The population of Iran in 2026 is estimated at about 89.2 million people, which is around 1.08% of the world's population. The live counter on this page adds births and subtracts deaths every second.
How many babies are born in Iran every day?
About 3,298 babies are born in Iran every day — roughly 137 per hour, or 1.2 million per year — based on a birth rate of 13.5 per 1,000 people.
How many people die in Iran every day?
About 1,246 people die in Iran every day — roughly 52 per hour, or 454,781 per year — based on a death rate of 5.1 per 1,000 people.
Is the population of Iran growing or shrinking?
Growing. Births exceed deaths by about 2,052 people a day, a natural growth rate of 0.84% a year before migration.
What is the life expectancy in Iran?
Life expectancy at birth in Iran is about 77.5 years, compared with a world average of about 73.3 years.
How accurate is this Iran population counter?
It is a statistical estimate, not a live headcount. We start from a 1 January 2026 population estimate based on UN and World Bank data and apply Iran's annual birth and death rates second by second. Migration is not included, so official figures may differ slightly.
Last updated: 26 September 2026 · Estimates based on UN World Population Prospects and World Bank data.