Mexico vs Iran: population comparison
Current population of Mexico
133,150,654
Live estimate, extrapolated from the latest official figures
- Births today
- 1,163
- Deaths today
- 467
- Change today (UTC)
- +621
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
Mexico has a population of 131,946,900 and Iran has 92,417,681 (2025 estimates). Mexico is currently larger by 39,529,219 people — about 1.4 times Iran's population. They rank 11 and 17 in the world respectively.
Their trajectories differ: Iran grows at +0.92% per year versus +0.83% for Mexico. At current rates the balance between them keeps shifting.
Beyond size, the structures differ: Mexico is the younger society (median age 29.6 vs 34.0); Mexico is far more crowded at 67 people per km² against 56.
Mexico vs Iran population, 1960–2025
Side by side
| Indicator | Mexico | Iran |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 131,946,900 | 92,417,681 |
| Annual growth | +0.83% | +0.92% |
| Yearly change | +1,085,893 | +849,943 |
| Density (P/km²) | 67 | 56 |
| Land area (km²) | 1,943,950 | 1,622,500 |
| Median age | 29.6 yrs | 34.0 yrs |
| Fertility rate | 1.89 | 1.68 |
| Life expectancy | 75.3 yrs | 77.9 yrs |
| Urban population | 80% | 77% |
| World share | 1.61% | 1.12% |
| 2050 projection (UN) | 148,946,274 | 101,861,993 |
Latest World Bank estimates; median age and 2050 projections from UN WPP 2024. Full profiles: Mexico · Iran
Mexico vs Iran FAQ
Is Mexico bigger than Iran by population?
Mexico currently has the larger population: 131,946,900 versus 92,417,681 (2025 estimates) — a gap of 39.53 million people.
Which grows faster, Mexico or Iran?
Iran currently grows faster: +0.92% per year versus +0.83%.
How do Mexico and Iran compare in 2050?
UN medium-variant projections put Mexico at 148,946,274 and Iran at 101,861,993 in 2050.