Iran vs Saudi Arabia: Population Comparison 2026
Iran
Saudi ArabiaIran has 58,002,710 more people than Saudi Arabia (2.6× as many): 93.2 million vs 35.2 million in 2026. Median age is 34.5 in Iran and 29.7 in Saudi Arabia; fertility is 1.66 vs 2.27 children per woman.
Iran
20260
people
- Median age
- 34.5
- Fertility (TFR)
- 1.66
- Working age (15–64)
- 69.5%
- Trend
- Growing (+0.81%)
Saudi Arabia
20260
people
- Median age
- 29.7
- Fertility (TFR)
- 2.27
- Working age (15–64)
- 73.4%
- Trend
- Growing (+1.73%)
Population pyramids, 2026
Total Population
Iran
93.2M
vs
Saudi Arabia
35.2M
Youth (0-14)
Iran
21.6%
vs
Saudi Arabia
23.4%
Elderly (65+)
Iran
8.9%
vs
Saudi Arabia
3.2%
Where the two pyramids differ
The pyramids are overlaid so you can read the difference by age and sex: the longer bar in each band marks the country with more people of that age.
📊 Understanding the Population Difference Chart
This visualization shows where and by how much the populations differ between Iran and Saudi Arabia for each age group, split by gender:
Left Side (Males)
Blue = Iran has more males
Green = Saudi Arabia has more males
Right Side (Females)
Pink = Iran has more females
Orange = Saudi Arabia has more females
💡 How to Read: Each age group shows up to 2 bars - one on the left (male difference) and one on the right (female difference). The bar's color tells you which country has more people, and the bar's length shows by how much. For example, if you see a green bar on the left, it means Saudi Arabia has more males in that age group.
Notable Differences (>20% variance):
Ages 0-4: Iran has 108.0% more people
Men: 1.5M more in Iran • Women: 1.5M more in Iran
Iran: 3.0M men, 2.8M women • Saudi Arabia: 1.4M men, 1.4M women
Population Ratio
5.8M
2.8M
Ages 5-9: Iran has 149.9% more people
Men: 2.1M more in Iran • Women: 2.0M more in Iran
Iran: 3.5M men, 3.3M women • Saudi Arabia: 1.4M men, 1.3M women
Population Ratio
6.8M
2.7M
Ages 10-14: Iran has 174.6% more people
Men: 2.5M more in Iran • Women: 2.3M more in Iran
Iran: 3.8M men, 3.6M women • Saudi Arabia: 1.4M men, 1.3M women
Population Ratio
7.5M
2.7M
Ages 15-19: Iran has 162.6% more people
Men: 2.1M more in Iran • Women: 2.0M more in Iran
Iran: 3.4M men, 3.2M women • Saudi Arabia: 1.3M men, 1.2M women
Population Ratio
6.6M
2.5M
Ages 20-24: Iran has 112.5% more people
Men: 1.4M more in Iran • Women: 1.7M more in Iran
Iran: 3.0M men, 2.9M women • Saudi Arabia: 1.6M men, 1.2M women
Population Ratio
5.9M
2.8M
Ages 25-29: Iran has 69.3% more people
Men: 789K more in Iran • Women: 1.6M more in Iran
Iran: 3.0M men, 2.9M women • Saudi Arabia: 2.2M men, 1.3M women
Population Ratio
5.9M
3.5M
Ages 30-34: Iran has 78.8% more people
Men: 1.0M more in Iran • Women: 2.1M more in Iran
Iran: 3.6M men, 3.5M women • Saudi Arabia: 2.6M men, 1.4M women
Population Ratio
7.1M
4.0M
Ages 35-39: Iran has 129.2% more people
Men: 1.9M more in Iran • Women: 3.1M more in Iran
Iran: 4.5M men, 4.3M women • Saudi Arabia: 2.6M men, 1.3M women
Population Ratio
8.8M
3.9M
Ages 40-44: Iran has 181.0% more people
Men: 2.4M more in Iran • Women: 3.4M more in Iran
Iran: 4.5M men, 4.4M women • Saudi Arabia: 2.2M men, 1.0M women
Population Ratio
8.9M
3.2M
Ages 45-49: Iran has 208.1% more people
Men: 2.1M more in Iran • Women: 2.7M more in Iran
Iran: 3.6M men, 3.5M women • Saudi Arabia: 1.5M men, 769K women
Population Ratio
7.1M
2.3M
Ages 50-54: Iran has 240.9% more people
Men: 1.8M more in Iran • Women: 2.2M more in Iran
Iran: 2.9M men, 2.7M women • Saudi Arabia: 1.1M men, 550K women
Population Ratio
5.6M
1.6M
Ages 55-59: Iran has 302.7% more people
Men: 1.7M more in Iran • Women: 1.9M more in Iran
Iran: 2.4M men, 2.4M women • Saudi Arabia: 769K men, 420K women
Population Ratio
4.8M
1.2M
Ages 60-64: Iran has 365.9% more people
Men: 1.4M more in Iran • Women: 1.6M more in Iran
Iran: 1.9M men, 1.9M women • Saudi Arabia: 506K men, 316K women
Population Ratio
3.8M
822K
Ages 65-69: Iran has 523.9% more people
Men: 1.3M more in Iran • Women: 1.4M more in Iran
Iran: 1.6M men, 1.6M women • Saudi Arabia: 291K men, 214K women
Population Ratio
3.1M
504K
Ages 70-74: Iran has 788.9% more people
Men: 1.0M more in Iran • Women: 1.1M more in Iran
Iran: 1.2M men, 1.2M women • Saudi Arabia: 145K men, 125K women
Population Ratio
2.4M
269K
Ages 75-79: Iran has 789.2% more people
Men: 683K more in Iran • Women: 724K more in Iran
Iran: 777K men, 809K women • Saudi Arabia: 94K men, 84K women
Population Ratio
1.6M
178K
Ages 80-84: Iran has 655.5% more people
Men: 304K more in Iran • Women: 375K more in Iran
Iran: 357K men, 425K women • Saudi Arabia: 53K men, 51K women
Population Ratio
782K
104K
Ages 85-89: Iran has 694.2% more people
Men: 115K more in Iran • Women: 172K more in Iran
Iran: 134K men, 195K women • Saudi Arabia: 19K men, 23K women
Population Ratio
329K
41K
Ages 90-94: Iran has 478.1% more people
Men: 22K more in Iran • Women: 49K more in Iran
Iran: 28K men, 57K women • Saudi Arabia: 6K men, 9K women
Population Ratio
86K
15K
Ages 95-99: Iran has 264.8% more people
Men: 2K more in Iran • Women: 6K more in Iran
Iran: 3K men, 8K women • Saudi Arabia: 995 men, 2K women
Population Ratio
11K
3K
Ages 100+: Iran has 63.5% more people
Men: 32 more in Iran • Women: 208 more in Iran
Iran: 118 men, 500 women • Saudi Arabia: 86 men, 292 women
Population Ratio
618
378
Demographic comparison, 2026
| Indicator | Iran | Saudi Arabia | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2026) | 93,168,497 | 35,165,787 | Iran has 58.0 million more (2.6×) |
| Change 2025–2026 | +0.8% (Growing) | +1.7% (Growing) | |
| Median age (2026) | 34.5 | 29.7 | Iran older by 4.8 yrs |
| Total fertility rate | 1.66 — 0.44 below replacement | 2.27 — 0.17 above replacement | |
| Fertility rate, 2030 (UN projection) | 1.63 | 2.17 | |
| Birth rate (per 1,000) | 11.8 | 16.1 | |
| Population 2050 (UN projection) | 101.9 million (+9.3%) | 47.7 million (+35.6%) | |
| Peak population | Peaks 2053 | Peaks 2100 |
Differences by age group, 2026
| Age | Iran (M / F) | Saudi Arabia (M / F) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-4 | 2967K / 2823K | 1423K / 1362K | Iran has 108.0% more people aged 0-4 |
| 5-9 | 3516K / 3334K | 1395K / 1346K | Iran has 149.9% more people aged 5-9 |
| 10-14 | 3839K / 3616K | 1379K / 1336K | Iran has 174.6% more people aged 10-14 |
| 15-19 | 3401K / 3222K | 1299K / 1223K | Iran has 162.6% more people aged 15-19 |
| 20-24 | 3041K / 2905K | 1621K / 1178K | Iran has 112.5% more people aged 20-24 |
| 25-29 | 3030K / 2918K | 2241K / 1272K | Iran has 69.3% more people aged 25-29 |
| 30-34 | 3615K / 3492K | 2597K / 1379K | Iran has 78.8% more people aged 30-34 |
| 35-39 | 4492K / 4341K | 2582K / 1272K | Iran has 129.2% more people aged 35-39 |
| 40-44 | 4536K / 4390K | 2151K / 1026K | Iran has 181.0% more people aged 40-44 |
| 45-49 | 3630K / 3490K | 1542K / 769K | Iran has 208.1% more people aged 45-49 |
| 50-54 | 2872K / 2746K | 1098K / 550K | Iran has 240.9% more people aged 50-54 |
| 55-59 | 2419K / 2369K | 769K / 420K | Iran has 302.7% more people aged 55-59 |
| 60-64 | 1908K / 1922K | 506K / 316K | Iran has 365.9% more people aged 60-64 |
| 65-69 | 1557K / 1589K | 291K / 214K | Iran has 523.9% more people aged 65-69 |
| 70-74 | 1187K / 1206K | 145K / 125K | Iran has 788.9% more people aged 70-74 |
| 75-79 | 777K / 809K | 94K / 84K | Iran has 789.2% more people aged 75-79 |
| 80-84 | 357K / 425K | 53K / 51K | Iran has 655.5% more people aged 80-84 |
| 85-89 | 134K / 195K | 19K / 23K | Iran has 694.2% more people aged 85-89 |
| 90-94 | 28K / 57K | 6K / 9K | Iran has 478.1% more people aged 90-94 |
| 95-99 | 3K / 8K | 1K / 2K | Iran has 264.8% more people aged 95-99 |
| 100+ | 0K / 1K | 0K / 0K | Iran has 63.5% more people aged 100+ |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which has more people, Iran or Saudi Arabia?
Iran has more: 93.2 million vs 35.2 million in 2026 — 2.6× as many, 58.0 million more people.
Which country is older?
Iran, with a median age of 34.5 vs 29.7 in Saudi Arabia (2026).
Which has higher fertility?
Saudi Arabia, at 2.27 children per woman vs 1.66 in Iran. Replacement is 2.1, so both are compared against it.
How will Iran and Saudi Arabia compare in 2050?
By 2050 the UN projects Iran at 101.9 million (+9.3% from 2026) and Saudi Arabia at 47.7 million (+35.6%).
Are Iran and Saudi Arabia growing or shrinking?
Iran is growing (+0.8% in 2026); Saudi Arabia is growing (+1.7%).
