Iran - Urban population as a share of total population

77.3 (%) in 2023

In 2023, urban population for Iran was 77.3 %. Urban population of Iran increased from 44.8 % in 1974 to 77.3 % in 2023 growing at an average annual rate of 1.12%.

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What is urban population?

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.

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