Iran

Islamic Republic of Iran

"A Middle Eastern country with ancient Persian heritage, known for its poetry, carpets, and architectural marvels."

Southern Asia
UN Member
OIC
SCO

Overview

Key information and facts

Government type

Theocratic Republic

Capital City

Tehran

3.57°, 51.42°

Official Languages

Persian (Farsi)

Population

90.61M

Total Area

1.65M km²

Population Density

54.97 people per km²

Currency

Iranian rial

Week Start

saturday

Driving Side

right

Society

Key social and demographic indicators

#17
90,608,707

Total Population+1.2%

2023
#57
77.7 years

Life Expectancy

2023
#11
77.3%

Urban Population

2023
#121
1.70

Fertility Rate

2023
#94
79.6%

Internet Users

2023

Economy

Economic and financial indicators

#37
$404.6B

GDP+5%

2023
#116
$4.5K

GDP per Capita

2023
#175
32.5%

Inflation

2024
#138
9.2%

Unemployment Rate

2024
#90
35.9

Gini Index

2023

Frequently Asked Questions About Iran

What is the capital of Iran?

Iran's capital city is Tehran.

What is the population of Iran?

As of 2023, the estimated population of Iran is approximately 90.61M people. This makes it the 17th most populous country out of 192 states.

How large is Iran?

Iran spans a total area of approximately 1,648,195 square kilometers (636,371.39 square miles).

Which continent is Iran in?

Iran is located in Asia, specifically within the Southern Asia subregion.

What is the GDP of Iran?

According to estimates from 2023, the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Iran is approximately $404.63B USD. This ranks Iran as the 37th largest economy out of 191 sovereign states worldwide.

Note: The information on this page has been compiled from authoritative sources. While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, please note that some figures may not be current or entirely precise.