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Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan · Country statistics

Iran, Islamic Rep.

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At a glance

Latest published figures · reporting years differ
Population92.42M2025 · peopleGross domestic product$362.68B2025 · current US$GDP per capita$3.92K2025 · current US$ / personLife expectancy at birth77.92024 · yearsInternet use85.3%2024 · % of populationForest area6.6%2023 · % of land area
Safely managed drinking water
94.4%

% of population·2024

Published observation

Over time

Full published history
Iran, Islamic Rep.2024 · 94.4%
023.647.2170.8194.411960199320252000: 90.4%2001: 90.6%2002: 90.8%2003: 91%2004: 91.3%2005: 91.5%2006: 91.7%2007: 91.8%2008: 92%2009: 92.2%2010: 92.4%2011: 92.6%2012: 92.7%2013: 92.9%2014: 93%2015: 93.2%2016: 93.3%2017: 93.5%2018: 93.6%2019: 93.8%2020: 93.9%2021: 94%2022: 94.2%2023: 94.3%2024: 94.4%

The percentage of people using drinking water from an improved source that is accessible on premises, available when needed and free from fecal and priority chemical contamination. Improved water sources include piped water, boreholes or tubewells, protected dug wells, protected springs, and packaged or delivered water.

Country context

Iran, Islamic Rep. in perspective

Region
Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan
Capital
Tehran
Country code
IRN

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