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Iran
93,249,509
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Syria
24,462,751
Population nowAs of 2026, Iran has a population of about 93,249,509 while Syria has about 24,462,751 — a difference of 68,786,758 people. Syria is growing faster (1.71% per year).
| Iran | Metric | Syria |
|---|---|---|
| 0.85% | Growth rate / yr | 1.71% |
| 13.7 | Birth rate / 1,000 | 22.5 |
| 5.2 | Death rate / 1,000 | 5.4 |
| 56.6 | Density / km² | 132.1 |
| 50.7% | Male % | 50.3% |
| 88.7% | Literacy % | 86.3% |
| 13.6% | Smoking % | 22.0% |
| 69.7 | Life expectancy | 68.5 |