Iran Urban Population (1960-2025)

Iran urban population for 2025 was 71,509,246, a 1.39% increase from 2024.
  • Iran urban population for 2024 was 70,525,587, a 1.51% increase from 2023.
  • Iran urban population for 2023 was 69,475,093, a 1.66% increase from 2022.
  • Iran urban population for 2022 was 68,337,636, a 1.66% increase from 2021.
Urban population refers to people living in urban areas as defined by national statistical offices. It is calculated using World Bank population estimates and urban ratios from the United Nations World Urbanization Prospects. Aggregation of urban and rural population may not add up to total population because of different country coverages. The full historical dataset is available for download here: Iran Urban Population | Historical Data | 1960 - 2025.