Iran's Population Hits 80 Million

Iran’s Population hits 80 million; with 2 million living outside the country, state news agency IRNA reported today. 70 percent of the population live in urban settings, with 30 percent in villages. 51 percent are men, 49 percent women. 55 percent of the population is under 30. 

The average size of Iranian families has dropped to 3, from 6 in mid-70s, with 33 percent of the families having no or just one child.

Photo credit: BBC

8 Million Tehranis!

Tehran’s population has surpassed the 8-milliom mark, the latest Census showed. The population of Tehran province, which includes smaller towns like Varamin and Islamshahr, reached 12 million. The Census was conducted in the Iranian calendar year 1390 (ending March 2012). 

Tehran in 50 Years 

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1962: Pahlavi Road being repaved, with newly opened Hilton in the background. LIFE photo.

2012: Tehran at night, with Milad Tower in the foreground. PressTV photo

Are there too many people in the world? - Roya Kashefi

This week on 4thought TV the theme and question posed was whether or not there are too many people in the world.

One of the contributors was Iranian human rights activist Roya Kashefi whom gave a short insightful talk in which she states that the Islamic regime in Iran has purposely doubled the countries population whilst simultaneously ignoring the relevant social consequences.

She subsequently goes on to state that it is wrong to use people as merely a tool of politics and goes on to say she would like to see countries plan and ensure they possess the means to adequately provide for their populations.

To watch this short talk click here.

Iran Population at 75 Million

Iran’s population grew by 1 million people last year to 75 million.