Iran vs Turkey: 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 Turkey
86,276,738
Live estimate, extrapolated from the latest official figures
- Births today
- 538
- Deaths today
- 279
- Change today (UTC)
- +205
Iran has a population of 92,417,681 and Turkey has 85,878,556 (2025 estimates). Iran is currently larger by 6,539,125 people — about 1.1 times Turkey's population. They rank 17 and 18 in the world respectively.
Their trajectories differ: Iran grows at +0.92% per year versus +0.42% for Turkey. At current rates the balance between them keeps shifting.
The lead has changed hands: Iran overtook Turkey in 1987, according to the historical series.
Beyond size, the structures differ: Turkey is the younger society (median age 33.5 vs 34.0); Turkey is far more crowded at 111 people per km² against 56.
Iran vs Turkey population, 1960–2025
Side by side
| Indicator | Iran | Turkey |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 92,417,681 | 85,878,556 |
| Annual growth | +0.92% | +0.42% |
| Yearly change | +849,943 | +359,895 |
| Density (P/km²) | 56 | 111 |
| Land area (km²) | 1,622,500 | 769,630 |
| Median age | 34.0 yrs | 33.5 yrs |
| Fertility rate | 1.68 | 1.48 |
| Life expectancy | 77.9 yrs | 77.4 yrs |
| Urban population | 77% | 89% |
| World share | 1.12% | 1.05% |
| 2050 projection (UN) | 101,861,993 | 91,258,061 |
Latest World Bank estimates; median age and 2050 projections from UN WPP 2024. Full profiles: Iran · Turkey
Iran vs Turkey FAQ
Is Iran bigger than Turkey by population?
Iran currently has the larger population: 92,417,681 versus 85,878,556 (2025 estimates) — a gap of 6.54 million people.
When did Iran overtake Turkey in population?
Iran passed Turkey in 1987, based on the countries' official population series.
Which grows faster, Iran or Turkey?
Iran currently grows faster: +0.92% per year versus +0.42%.
How do Iran and Turkey compare in 2050?
UN medium-variant projections put Iran at 101,861,993 and Turkey at 91,258,061 in 2050.