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  • Iran’s population growth rate plunges 2025-06-10 15:24

    By Salman Parviz

    Iran’s population growth rate plunges

    Officials warn of the dire consequences

    TEHRAN – Due to higher life expectancy and lower birthrate, government officials are warning that Iran’s elderly population of senior citizens, aged 60 and over, will comprise a third of the population by 2050. Currently at 7.5 million, senior citizens account for less than 10 percent of the population.

  • Life expectancy reaches 78 years for Iranian women 2024-10-22 16:46

    Life expectancy reaches 78 years for Iranian women

    TEHRAN – In the past four decades, women’s life expectancy has increased from 54 years to 78 years, Malihe Kianfar, an official with the health ministry, has announced.

  • Life expectancy among Iranians increased in recent years 2022-05-04 14:49

    CO2 major cause of declining life expectancy: study

    TEHRAN - Iranian researchers have conducted a study on the effects of carbon dioxide greenhouse gases which can cause a significant decrease in life expectancy in the country, ISNA reported.