Iran vs Thailand: population comparison
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
Current population of Thailand
71,566,732
Live estimate, extrapolated from the latest official figures
- Births today
- 331
- Deaths today
- 368
- Change today (UTC)
- −27
Iran has a population of 92,417,681 and Thailand has 71,619,863 (2025 estimates). Iran is currently larger by 20,797,818 people — about 1.3 times Thailand's population. They rank 17 and 20 in the world respectively.
Their trajectories differ: Iran grows at +0.92% per year versus −0.07% for Thailand. One population is expanding while the other shrinks — the gap between them widens every year.
The lead has changed hands: Iran overtook Thailand in 1986, according to the historical series.
Beyond size, the structures differ: Iran is the younger society (median age 34.0 vs 40.6); Thailand is far more crowded at 140 people per km² against 56.
Iran vs Thailand population, 1960–2025
Side by side
| Indicator | Iran | Thailand |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 92,417,681 | 71,619,863 |
| Annual growth | +0.92% | −0.07% |
| Yearly change | +849,943 | −48,148 |
| Density (P/km²) | 56 | 140 |
| Land area (km²) | 1,622,500 | 510,890 |
| Median age | 34.0 yrs | 40.6 yrs |
| Fertility rate | 1.68 | 1.20 |
| Life expectancy | 77.9 yrs | 76.6 yrs |
| Urban population | 77% | 63% |
| World share | 1.12% | 0.87% |
| 2050 projection (UN) | 101,861,993 | 66,382,735 |
Latest World Bank estimates; median age and 2050 projections from UN WPP 2024. Full profiles: Iran · Thailand
Iran vs Thailand FAQ
Is Iran bigger than Thailand by population?
Iran currently has the larger population: 92,417,681 versus 71,619,863 (2025 estimates) — a gap of 20.8 million people.
When did Iran overtake Thailand in population?
Iran passed Thailand in 1986, based on the countries' official population series.
Which grows faster, Iran or Thailand?
Iran currently grows faster: +0.92% per year versus −0.07%.
How do Iran and Thailand compare in 2050?
UN medium-variant projections put Iran at 101,861,993 and Thailand at 66,382,735 in 2050.