BAKU, Azerbaijan, December 27. Iran’s
population could fall to fewer than 40 million by 2101 if current
demographic trends continue, Iran’s Interior Minister Eskandar
Momeni said on December 27 at an event held in Tehran, Trend reports.
“This could be considered the greatest tragedy for the country,”
Momeni stated.
He warned that population decline represents one of the most
serious crises facing Iran, stressing the need for immediate
intervention to slow the process. According to the minister, the
National Organization for Civil Registration (NOCR) should
cooperate with university research centers to conduct accurate
analyses and identify effective measures to prevent this major
crisis.
To note, Iran’s current population exceeds 86 million.
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