Brazil vs Iran: population comparison
Current population of Brazil
213,712,670
Live estimate, extrapolated from the latest official figures
- Births today
- 1,472
- Deaths today
- 857
- Change today (UTC)
- +464
Current population of Iran
93,360,283
Live estimate, extrapolated from the latest official figures
- Births today
- 662
- Deaths today
- 250
- Change today (UTC)
- +486
Brazil has a population of 212,812,405 and Iran has 92,417,681 (2025 estimates). Brazil is currently larger by 120,394,724 people — about 2.3 times Iran's population. They rank 7 and 17 in the world respectively.
Their trajectories differ: Iran grows at +0.92% per year versus +0.38% for Brazil. At current rates the balance between them keeps shifting.
Beyond size, the structures differ: Iran is the younger society (median age 34.0 vs 34.8); Iran is far more crowded at 56 people per km² against 25.
Brazil vs Iran population, 1960–2025
Side by side
| Indicator | Brazil | Iran |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 212,812,405 | 92,417,681 |
| Annual growth | +0.38% | +0.92% |
| Yearly change | +813,832 | +849,943 |
| Density (P/km²) | 25 | 56 |
| Land area (km²) | 8,358,140 | 1,622,500 |
| Median age | 34.8 yrs | 34.0 yrs |
| Fertility rate | 1.61 | 1.68 |
| Life expectancy | 76.0 yrs | 77.9 yrs |
| Urban population | 88% | 77% |
| World share | 2.59% | 1.12% |
| 2050 projection (UN) | 217,489,300 | 101,861,993 |
Latest World Bank estimates; median age and 2050 projections from UN WPP 2024. Full profiles: Brazil · Iran
Brazil vs Iran FAQ
Is Brazil bigger than Iran by population?
Brazil currently has the larger population: 212,812,405 versus 92,417,681 (2025 estimates) — a gap of 120.39 million people.
Which grows faster, Brazil or Iran?
Iran currently grows faster: +0.92% per year versus +0.38%.
How do Brazil and Iran compare in 2050?
UN medium-variant projections put Brazil at 217,489,300 and Iran at 101,861,993 in 2050.