Population ages 65 and above, male in Iran
Iran: Population ages 65 and above, male was 3.85 million in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Population ages 65 and above, male in Iran, 1960–2025
Source: World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.
Analysis
The most recent figure for population ages 65 and above, male in Iran is 3.85 million, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 66 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 5.1% on the previous year and up 62.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population ages 65 and above, male in Iran peaked at 3.85 million in 2025 and was at its lowest, 442,039, in 1963.
Iran ranks 20th of 217 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Population ages 65 and above, male in Iran, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 447,171 | — |
| 1961 | 445,013 | -0.5% |
| 1962 | 443,006 | -0.5% |
| 1963 | 442,039 | -0.2% |
| 1964 | 443,347 | +0.3% |
| 1965 | 446,888 | +0.8% |
| 1966 | 452,464 | +1.2% |
| 1967 | 460,046 | +1.7% |
| 1968 | 468,962 | +1.9% |
| 1969 | 478,649 | +2.1% |
| 1970 | 488,994 | +2.2% |
| 1971 | 499,809 | +2.2% |
| 1972 | 511,058 | +2.3% |
| 1973 | 522,858 | +2.3% |
| 1974 | 535,131 | +2.3% |
| 1975 | 547,867 | +2.4% |
| 1976 | 560,654 | +2.3% |
| 1977 | 573,780 | +2.3% |
| 1978 | 587,054 | +2.3% |
| 1979 | 600,563 | +2.3% |
| 1980 | 614,979 | +2.4% |
| 1981 | 637,418 | +3.6% |
| 1982 | 660,016 | +3.5% |
| 1983 | 676,220 | +2.5% |
| 1984 | 696,369 | +3.0% |
| 1985 | 721,571 | +3.6% |
| 1986 | 751,908 | +4.2% |
| 1987 | 787,172 | +4.7% |
| 1988 | 824,655 | +4.8% |
| 1989 | 862,254 | +4.6% |
| 1990 | 899,849 | +4.4% |
| 1991 | 936,770 | +4.1% |
| 1992 | 970,696 | +3.6% |
| 1993 | 996,613 | +2.7% |
| 1994 | 1.02 million | +2.8% |
| 1995 | 1.06 million | +3.7% |
| 1996 | 1.10 million | +3.9% |
| 1997 | 1.15 million | +4.0% |
| 1998 | 1.19 million | +4.0% |
| 1999 | 1.24 million | +4.0% |
| 2000 | 1.29 million | +3.9% |
| 2001 | 1.34 million | +4.0% |
| 2002 | 1.40 million | +4.0% |
| 2003 | 1.45 million | +3.9% |
| 2004 | 1.51 million | +3.8% |
| 2005 | 1.56 million | +3.7% |
| 2006 | 1.62 million | +3.6% |
| 2007 | 1.68 million | +3.6% |
| 2008 | 1.74 million | +3.6% |
| 2009 | 1.80 million | +3.7% |
| 2010 | 1.87 million | +3.9% |
| 2011 | 1.95 million | +4.1% |
| 2012 | 2.03 million | +4.3% |
| 2013 | 2.12 million | +4.5% |
| 2014 | 2.24 million | +5.3% |
| 2015 | 2.37 million | +6.0% |
| 2016 | 2.52 million | +6.0% |
| 2017 | 2.67 million | +5.9% |
| 2018 | 2.81 million | +5.6% |
| 2019 | 2.96 million | +5.2% |
| 2020 | 3.08 million | +3.9% |
| 2021 | 3.18 million | +3.3% |
| 2022 | 3.32 million | +4.3% |
| 2023 | 3.48 million | +5.1% |
| 2024 | 3.66 million | +5.2% |
| 2025 | 3.85 million | +5.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 452,758 | 442,039 | 478,649 | 10 |
| 1970s | 542,777 | 488,994 | 600,563 | 10 |
| 1980s | 723,256 | 614,979 | 862,254 | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.06 million | 899,849 | 1.24 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.54 million | 1.29 million | 1.80 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.35 million | 1.87 million | 2.96 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.43 million | 3.08 million | 3.85 million | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is population ages 65 and above, male in Iran?
- Population ages 65 and above, male in Iran was 3.85 million in 2025, according to World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.
- What is the highest population ages 65 and above, male recorded in Iran?
- The highest recorded value was 3.85 million in 2025.
- What is the lowest population ages 65 and above, male recorded in Iran?
- The lowest recorded value was 442,039 in 1963.
- How does Iran rank for population ages 65 and above, male?
- Iran ranks 20th out of 217 countries with data for 2025.
- Is population ages 65 and above, male rising or falling in Iran?
- Over the last ten years it is up 62.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iran 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, male. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Male 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.