Iran, Islamic Republic of vs North America: Population ages 65 and above, total
Iran, Islamic Republic of
7.93 million
in 2025
North America
71.30 million
in 2025
Iran, Islamic Republic of rank
21st
North America rank
20th
Population ages 65 and above, total over time
- Iran, Islamic Republic of
- North America
How they compare
North America currently reports 71.30 million against 7.93 million in Iran, Islamic Republic of, a difference of 63.37 million.
That makes North America's figure about 9.0 times Iran, Islamic Republic of's.
Across all 66 years both countries report, North America has been ahead every year.
Iran, Islamic Republic of ranks 21st and North America ranks 20th of 217 countries.
North America has averaged higher in every one of the 7 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Iran, Islamic Republic of | North America | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 921,056 | 19.27 million | 18.35 million | North America |
| 1970s | 1.12 million | 24.01 million | 22.89 million | North America |
| 1980s | 1.49 million | 30.28 million | 28.79 million | North America |
| 1990s | 2.26 million | 36.15 million | 33.89 million | North America |
| 2000s | 3.31 million | 40.26 million | 36.95 million | North America |
| 2010s | 4.93 million | 51.15 million | 46.22 million | North America |
| 2020s | 7.06 million | 65.46 million | 58.40 million | North America |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher population ages 65 and above, total, Iran, Islamic Republic of or North America?
- North America, at 71.30 million against 7.93 million in Iran, Islamic Republic of as of 2025.
- What is the difference in population ages 65 and above, total between Iran, Islamic Republic of and North America?
- 63.37 million, with North America ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Iran, Islamic Republic of and North America?
- 66 years are reported by both, from 1960 to 2025.
- How do Iran, Islamic Republic of and North America rank globally for population ages 65 and above, total?
- Iran, Islamic Republic of ranks 21st and North America ranks 20th of 217 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division, published as Population ages 65 and above, total. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Total population 65 years of age or older. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.