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Iran: key facts and figures
Iran has 91.6 million people, Persian as an official language, the Iranian Rial and 36 public holidays a year. It ranks 188th of 191 countries for real gdp growth.
91.6 millionpeople
IRRcurrency
Persianofficial language
+98calling code
Rightdriving side
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Population and Demographics
how many people live there, and how that is changing
91.6 millionPopulation
- Annual change+1.06%
- Fertility rate1.7 per woman#120
- Aged 65 and over8.24%#90
Economy
the size of the economy and how fast it is growing
$3,924Output per person
- Total economy$362.7 billion#43
- Real growth-2.8%#188
- Inflation42.2%#6
Human Development
health, schooling and income combined into one index
0.799Human Development Index
- Adjusted for inequality0.643#73
- Life expectancy77.7 years#56
- Mean schooling10.8 years#71
Currency
what money is used and its official code
Iranian RialCurrency
- ISO 4217 codeIRR
- SymbolIRR
- CapitalTehran
Languages
which languages hold official status
PersianOfficial languages
- Text directionRight to left
Practical Country Info
plugs, voltage, driving side and dialling
Type C, Type FPlug types
- Mains voltage230 V
- Driving sideRight
- Calling code+98
- Time zoneAsia/Tehran
Public Holidays
official days off through the year
36Public holidays in 2026
- Jan 2Birthday of Imam Ali and Father's Day Moon
- Jan 17Prophet's Ascension Moon
- Feb 3Imam Mahdi's Birthday Moon
Digital Adoption
how many people are online and how digital the state is
85.3%Internet use
- E-government index0.656#101
- Global rank#101
- E-government groupHigh
Geography and Environment
terrain, climate and physical setting
Coastal countryPhysical setting
- Highest pointIranian Plateau, Zagros and Alborz ranges
- ClimateMuch of Iran is arid or semi-arid, while the Caspian lowlands are markedly more humid and mountain and desert regions create strong temperature and precipitation contrasts.
Education
how the school system is structured
74.3%Upper-secondary completion
- Primary out of school1.6%
- Youth literacy rate98.7%
- Upper-secondary vocational share35.2%
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