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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
Undernourishment
6.8%

% of population·2023

Published observation

Over time

Full published history
Iran, Islamic Rep.2023 · 6.8%
02.384.757.139.51960199320252001: 4.9%2002: 5.2%2003: 5.5%2004: 5.9%2005: 6.4%2006: 6.9%2007: 7.4%2008: 7.9%2009: 8.4%2010: 9.4%2011: 9.5%2012: 9.2%2013: 8%2014: 7.6%2015: 7.4%2016: 7.7%2017: 8%2018: 8%2019: 7.7%2020: 6.9%2021: 6.8%2022: 6.7%2023: 6.8%

Prevalence of undernourishment is the percentage of the population whose habitual food consumption is insufficient to provide the dietary energy levels that are required to maintain a normal active and healthy life. Data showing as 2.5 may signify a prevalence of undernourishment below 2.5%.

Country context

Iran, Islamic Rep. in perspective

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

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