Türkiye vs Iran: What the Numbers Mean

Türkiye has a population of 85,467,711 and is growing at 0.55% per year.Iran has a population of 89,322,853 and is growing at 0.70% per year. The difference between them is 3,855,142 people, with Iran in the lead.

Population is more than a headcount. Türkiye has a density of 109 people per km² across 783,562 km², while Iran has a density of 54 people per km² across 1,648,195 km². These figures shape how each country manages housing, infrastructure, and resources. For how these numbers are computed, see our Methodology page.