Record-Breaking 214,000 Births Registered in Just Three Months!

Record-Breaking 214,000 Births Registered in Just Three Months!

Record-Breaking 214,000 Births Registered in Just Three Months!

In recent reports, the Civil Registration Organization of Iran revealed that a total of 214,223 births were registered in the first three months of the Iranian calendar year, which began in March 2025. This significant statistic highlights the current trends in family growth and demographics within the country.

According to Hashem Kargar, an official from the Civil Registration Organization, the breakdown of these births included 11,238 baby boys and 102,985 baby girls. Additionally, the report outlined interesting details about multiple births, with 4,202 twins, 120 triplets, and five quadruplets being registered during this period.

The data also provides insight into the average ages of new parents in Iran. The average age for women giving birth to their first child is now 27.5 years, while men are typically becoming fathers at an average age of 32.5 years. This information reflects changing social norms and family planning strategies among Iranian couples.

In addition to birth statistics, the first three months of the year saw over 129,000 marriages registered across the nation. The average age for first marriages was 28.4 years for men and 24.1 years for women, indicating a trend towards later marriage, which is often associated with higher education and career pursuits.

National Population Week Observance

National Population Week was celebrated from May 14 to 20, under the theme ‘children, life assets’. Each day of the week was assigned a unique focus aimed at promoting the value of family and child-rearing:

  • Wednesday, May 14: Father, mother, good sense of life
  • Thursday, May 15: Motherhood, elixir of youth
  • Friday, May 16: Desiring a child
  • Saturday, May 17: My lonely child
  • Sunday, May 18: I want to stay alive
  • Monday, May 19: My life in old age
  • Tuesday, May 20: Child-friendly society

Recent legislative measures, including the enactment of the youth population law, have helped stabilize the total fertility rate in Iran. After a significant decline of about 20 percent over seven years, the fertility rate is now roughly 1.6, showing signs of stabilization. This change is crucial for the country as it faces challenges related to an aging population.

The total fertility rate has experienced a noticeable decline since the Iranian calendar year 1394 (2015-2016), dropping from 1.570 million births in 1394 to 1.057 million births in 1402 (2023-2024). Fortunately, since the Iranian calendar year 1401 (March 2022–March 2023), the downward trend in fertility has ceased, providing a glimmer of hope for demographic recovery.

However, the decline in birth rates has raised alarms about the potential for Iran to become one of the oldest countries globally. According to Mohammad-Javad Mahmoudi from the Civil Registration Organization, at best, Iran’s total fertility rate of 2.5 could lead to a population of 102,890,000 within the next seven years.

Several factors have contributed to the lower birth rates in Iran, with the cost of living being a significant concern. The high inflation rate and expensive housing market have led many families to opt for smaller family sizes. The trend of having only one child is increasingly common among younger Iranian families, many of whom also bear the responsibility of supporting aging parents.

In addition to economic factors, delayed marriages and longer intervals between childbirths are contributing to the decreasing birth rate. To counteract these trends, various incentives have been implemented by the Iran Welfare Organization and the Ministry of Health, aimed at encouraging families to have more children.

Despite these efforts, the rate of population aging in Iran is rising rapidly. A recent report indicates that Iran is expected to enter a significant phase of population aging between 2041 and 2046, with projections suggesting that nearly a third of the population will be aged 60 and older by 2050, according to Mehdi Malmir from the National Population Headquarters.

Currently, the number of Iranians aged 65 and older stands at 7.5 million, accounting for less than 10 percent of the total population. This demographic shift presents challenges that will need to be addressed to ensure a balanced and sustainable future for the nation.

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