Iran
Tehran · Asia · Persian
Key Statistics
Population
88.6 million
Area
1,648,195 km²
GDP (Nominal)
$401B
2024 estimate
GDP per Capita
$4,527
2024 estimate
High
Human Development Index
0.780
Life Expectancy
76.7 years
CO₂ Emissions
8.5 t/capita
Restricted
Press Freedom
#176
RSF Index 2024
Internet Users
79%
Calling Code
+98
Timezone
UTC+3:30
Driving Side
Right
General Information
| Official Name | Iran |
| Capital | Tehran |
| Continent | Asia |
| Languages | Persian |
| Currency | IRR |
| Calling Code | +98 |
| Timezone | UTC+3:30 |
| Top-Level Domain | .ir |
| Driving Side | Right-hand traffic |
| ISO Code | IR |
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