Vietnam vs Iran: population comparison
Current population of Vietnam
102,274,848
Live estimate, extrapolated from the latest official figures
- Births today
- 777
- Deaths today
- 384
- Change today (UTC)
- +349
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
Vietnam has a population of 101,598,527 and Iran has 92,417,681 (2025 estimates). Vietnam is currently larger by 9,180,846 people — about 1.1 times Iran's population. They rank 16 and 17 in the world respectively.
Their trajectories differ: Iran grows at +0.92% per year versus +0.60% for Vietnam. At current rates the balance between them keeps shifting.
Beyond size, the structures differ: Vietnam is the younger society (median age 33.4 vs 34.0); Vietnam is far more crowded at 320 people per km² against 56.
Vietnam vs Iran population, 1960–2025
Side by side
| Indicator | Vietnam | Iran |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 101,598,527 | 92,417,681 |
| Annual growth | +0.60% | +0.92% |
| Yearly change | +610,841 | +849,943 |
| Density (P/km²) | 320 | 56 |
| Land area (km²) | 313,429 | 1,622,500 |
| Median age | 33.4 yrs | 34.0 yrs |
| Fertility rate | 1.90 | 1.68 |
| Life expectancy | 74.7 yrs | 77.9 yrs |
| Urban population | 39% | 77% |
| World share | 1.24% | 1.12% |
| 2050 projection (UN) | 110,008,908 | 101,861,993 |
Latest World Bank estimates; median age and 2050 projections from UN WPP 2024. Full profiles: Vietnam · Iran
Vietnam vs Iran FAQ
Is Vietnam bigger than Iran by population?
Vietnam currently has the larger population: 101,598,527 versus 92,417,681 (2025 estimates) — a gap of 9.18 million people.
Which grows faster, Vietnam or Iran?
Iran currently grows faster: +0.92% per year versus +0.60%.
How do Vietnam and Iran compare in 2050?
UN medium-variant projections put Vietnam at 110,008,908 and Iran at 101,861,993 in 2050.