Iran, Islamic Republic of Population Density
People per sq. km of land area EN.POP.DNST
Iran, Islamic Republic of's population density was 56.8 in 2025, ranked 148th globally. This represents a 1.8% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1961–2025.
Overview
Iran, Islamic Republic of's population density stood at 56.8 in 2025, a rise of +1.0 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 56.8 by 2025. Iran, Islamic Republic of ranked 148th globally.
Iran’s population density has risen from 13.58 persons per square kilometre in 1961 to 56.85 in 2025, placing the country 148th globally and matching its all‑time peak in the most recent year. This increase reflects sustained urbanisation and modest population growth over a 64‑year span, while the land area has remained largely unchanged. Compared with peers of similar ranking, Iran’s density is slightly below Bulgaria’s 58.46 and Nicaragua’s 58.07, yet above Madagascar’s 56.16 and South Africa’s 53.64, indicating a middle‑range concentration among nations with comparable demographic pressures. The upward trajectory suggests that, absent significant shifts in fertility, migration or land‑use policy, Iran’s density will likely continue to climb, potentially accelerating the need for infrastructure expansion and resource management in the coming decades.
Data & projection
| Year | Population Density | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 57.4 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 56.8 | - | - |
| 2025 | 56.8 | +1.0 | #148 |
| 2023 | 55.8 | +0.7 | #67 |
| 2022 | 55.2 | +0.7 | #67 |
| 2021 | 54.5 | +0.5 | #67 |
| 2020 | 54.1 | +0.4 | #68 |
| 2019 | 53.7 | +0.6 | #69 |
| 2018 | 53.1 | +0.7 | #70 |
| 2017 | 52.4 | +0.9 | #70 |
| 2016 | 51.5 | +0.7 | #70 |
| 2015 | 50.7 | +0.7 | #70 |
| 2014 | 50.0 | +0.7 | #70 |
| 2013 | 49.4 | +0.6 | #71 |
| 2012 | 48.7 | +0.6 | #71 |
| 2011 | 48.1 | +0.6 | #68 |
| 2010 | 47.5 | +0.6 | #68 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Iran, Islamic Republic of matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2019. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw population density improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Iran, Islamic Republic of's population density was 56.8 in 2025. Ranked 148th globally. This represents a 1.8% increase from the previous year.
Iran, Islamic Republic of's population density peaked at 56.8 in 2025.
The lowest population density in Iran, Islamic Republic of was 13.6 in 1961.
Iran, Islamic Republic of ranks 148th globally in population density as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is EN.POP.DNST. Data sourced from World Bank.
Iran, Islamic Republic of's population density is projected to reach 56.8 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The population density of Iran, Islamic Republic of in 2025 was 56.8. This ranks 148th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_iran-islamic-republic-of_population-density,
title = {Iran, Islamic Republic of Population Density},
url = {https://historysaid.com/iran-islamic-republic-of/population-density/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}