The iranian Statistical Committee has published data on last year's census, TRT reports.
According to the latest information, the population of Iran totals 75 million. The population dropped from 1.6% to 1.3%. 51% of the population are males, 49% - females. Agricultural population dropped to 29%. The literacy rate increased to 91%. The Iranian Statistical Committee says that the population may total 80 million by 2017.
