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Persian/Iranian Population Data (1945-present CE)

Population data for Persian/Iranian civilization during the modern period (1945-present CE), showing rapid population growth, demographic transition, and urbanization.

Persian / Iranian

Overview

Population data for Persian/Iranian civilization during the modern period (1945-present CE), covering rapid population growth, demographic transition, and urbanization.

Total Population

1945 CE: ~15-18 million (0.7-0.8% of world population)
1950 CE: ~17-20 million (0.7-0.8% of world population)
1970 CE: ~28-32 million (0.8-0.9% of world population)
1990 CE: ~55-60 million (1.0-1.1% of world population)
2010 CE: ~75-80 million (1.1-1.2% of world population)
2020 CE: ~83-88 million (1.1-1.2% of world population)

Population Growth Rates

1945-1970 CE: 2.0-2.5% annual growth (very high)
1970-1990 CE: 3.0-3.5% annual growth (very high)
1990-2010 CE: 1.5-2.0% annual growth (high)
2010-2020 CE: 1.0-1.5% annual growth (moderate-high)

Population Density

1945 CE: ~10-12 people per km²
2020 CE: ~50-55 people per km²

Post-War Period (1945-1970 CE)

Rapid Growth: Very high population growth rates
Health Improvements: Improving life expectancy, disease control
Fertility: Very high fertility rates (6-7 children per woman)
Mortality: Declining mortality rates

Revolution Period (1970-1990 CE)

Very High Growth: Very high population growth
Fertility: Continued very high fertility (5-6 children per woman)
Urbanization: Rapid urbanization
Migration: Internal migration, urbanization

Contemporary Period (1990-2020 CE)

Slowing Growth: Declining growth rates
Fertility Decline: Rapid fertility decline (2-3 children per woman)
Aging: Beginning of population aging
Urbanization: Continued rapid urbanization

vs. World Population

1945 CE: 0.7-0.8% of world population
2020 CE: 1.1-1.2% of world population
Growth: Faster growth than world average

vs. Sinitic

1945 CE: ~4-5% of Sinitic population
2020 CE: ~6-7% of Sinitic population
Growth: Faster growth, relative increase

Pattern Relevance

population dynamics: Rapid growth, demographic transition
Social Structure Transformation Over Time: Urbanization, demographic change
Environmental Adaptation and Civilizational Resilience: Population pressure, resource management

About this entry

A draft entry preserved from civilization.study. Evidence grade: strong. 2 of 2 listed sources are fully documented; the rest are names only. Method and sources

Notes

Evidence Quality: Strong - UN, World Bank, national statistics
Uncertainty: ±5-10% (depending on period and data quality)
Integration: Links to GDP, urbanization, demographic structure data
Future Research: detailed studies of demographic transition