Persian (Farsi) Speaking Countries (2026)
Persian (Farsi) is spoken in 1 countries across 1 region (Asia). The combined population of all Persian (Farsi)-speaking countries is approximately 86 million people, covering a total land area of 1,648,195 km².
Iran is the largest Persian (Farsi)-speaking country by population, home to 100.0% of the total Persian (Farsi)-speaking population. It is also the largest by land area at 1,648,195 km².
The average population density across all Persian (Farsi)-speaking countries is 52 people per km². These countries use 1 different currency, including Iranian rial.
Countries
1
Total Population
86M
Most Populous
Iran
Largest by Area
Iran
Population Share by Country
Proportion of total Persian (Farsi)-speaking population per country
Iran100.0% · 85,961,000All Persian (Farsi)-Speaking Countries
| # | Country | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Iran | 85,961,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many countries speak Persian (Farsi)?
Persian (Farsi) is an official or recognized language in 1 countries across 1 region (Asia).
What is the most populous Persian (Farsi)-speaking country?
Iran is the most populous Persian (Farsi)-speaking country with a population of 85,961,000, accounting for 100.0% of all Persian (Farsi)-speaking people.
What is the total population of Persian (Farsi)-speaking countries?
The combined population of all 1 Persian (Farsi)-speaking countries is approximately 86 million, covering a total land area of 1,648,195 km².
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