Population ages 65 and above, female in Iran, Islamic Republic of
Iran, Islamic Republic of: Population ages 65 and above, female was 4.08 million in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
4.08 million
Change on year
up 5.1%
World rank
23rd
of 217 countries
All-time high
4.08 million
in 2025
All-time low
439,487
in 1960
Years of data
66
1960–2025
Population ages 65 and above, female in Iran, Islamic Republic of, 1960–2025
Source: World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.
Analysis
Iran, Islamic Republic of recorded 4.08 million for population ages 65 and above, female in 2025. That is the highest value across all 66 years on record.
The figure is up 5.1% on the previous year and up 57.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population ages 65 and above, female in Iran, Islamic Republic of peaked at 4.08 million in 2025 and was at its lowest, 439,487, in 1960.
Iran, Islamic Republic of ranks 23rd of 217 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Population ages 65 and above, female in Iran, Islamic Republic of, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 439,487 | — |
| 1961 | 443,706 | +1.0% |
| 1962 | 448,588 | +1.1% |
| 1963 | 454,403 | +1.3% |
| 1964 | 461,374 | +1.5% |
| 1965 | 469,156 | +1.7% |
| 1966 | 477,595 | +1.8% |
| 1967 | 486,537 | +1.9% |
| 1968 | 495,896 | +1.9% |
| 1969 | 506,228 | +2.1% |
| 1970 | 517,744 | +2.3% |
| 1971 | 530,329 | +2.4% |
| 1972 | 543,988 | +2.6% |
| 1973 | 558,186 | +2.6% |
| 1974 | 571,891 | +2.5% |
| 1975 | 584,485 | +2.2% |
| 1976 | 596,083 | +2.0% |
| 1977 | 606,951 | +1.8% |
| 1978 | 617,177 | +1.7% |
| 1979 | 628,708 | +1.9% |
| 1980 | 643,363 | +2.3% |
| 1981 | 663,341 | +3.1% |
| 1982 | 685,505 | +3.3% |
| 1983 | 707,748 | +3.2% |
| 1984 | 734,406 | +3.8% |
| 1985 | 766,049 | +4.3% |
| 1986 | 803,630 | +4.9% |
| 1987 | 847,373 | +5.4% |
| 1988 | 894,432 | +5.6% |
| 1989 | 941,865 | +5.3% |
| 1990 | 988,882 | +5.0% |
| 1991 | 1.04 million | +4.7% |
| 1992 | 1.08 million | +4.4% |
| 1993 | 1.12 million | +3.7% |
| 1994 | 1.16 million | +3.7% |
| 1995 | 1.21 million | +4.3% |
| 1996 | 1.27 million | +4.4% |
| 1997 | 1.32 million | +4.4% |
| 1998 | 1.38 million | +4.4% |
| 1999 | 1.44 million | +4.3% |
| 2000 | 1.50 million | +4.1% |
| 2001 | 1.56 million | +4.1% |
| 2002 | 1.62 million | +4.0% |
| 2003 | 1.68 million | +3.9% |
| 2004 | 1.74 million | +3.6% |
| 2005 | 1.81 million | +3.5% |
| 2006 | 1.87 million | +3.3% |
| 2007 | 1.93 million | +3.3% |
| 2008 | 1.99 million | +3.2% |
| 2009 | 2.05 million | +3.3% |
| 2010 | 2.12 million | +3.4% |
| 2011 | 2.20 million | +3.5% |
| 2012 | 2.28 million | +3.7% |
| 2013 | 2.36 million | +3.8% |
| 2014 | 2.47 million | +4.4% |
| 2015 | 2.59 million | +5.0% |
| 2016 | 2.72 million | +5.1% |
| 2017 | 2.86 million | +5.1% |
| 2018 | 3.00 million | +5.0% |
| 2019 | 3.15 million | +4.8% |
| 2020 | 3.26 million | +3.7% |
| 2021 | 3.37 million | +3.3% |
| 2022 | 3.51 million | +4.3% |
| 2023 | 3.69 million | +5.0% |
| 2024 | 3.88 million | +5.2% |
| 2025 | 4.08 million | +5.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 468,297 | 439,487 | 506,228 | 10 |
| 1970s | 575,554 | 517,744 | 628,708 | 10 |
| 1980s | 768,771 | 643,363 | 941,865 | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.20 million | 988,882 | 1.44 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.77 million | 1.50 million | 2.05 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.57 million | 2.12 million | 3.15 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.63 million | 3.26 million | 4.08 million | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is population ages 65 and above, female in Iran, Islamic Republic of?
- Population ages 65 and above, female in Iran, Islamic Republic of was 4.08 million in 2025, according to World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.
- What is the highest population ages 65 and above, female recorded in Iran, Islamic Republic of?
- The highest recorded value was 4.08 million in 2025.
- What is the lowest population ages 65 and above, female recorded in Iran, Islamic Republic of?
- The lowest recorded value was 439,487 in 1960.
- How does Iran, Islamic Republic of rank for population ages 65 and above, female?
- Iran, Islamic Republic of ranks 23rd out of 217 countries with data for 2025.
- Is population ages 65 and above, female rising or falling in Iran, Islamic Republic of?
- Over the last ten years it is up 57.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iran, Islamic Republic of data come from?
- The figures come from World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division, published as part of Population ages 65 and above, female. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Female 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.