# Urban Population (% of Total Population)
**Urban Population (% of Total Population)** is a **key demographic indicator** that measures the percentage of a country's population living in **urban areas**, as opposed to **rural areas**.
**Urban areas** generally include **cities and towns**, which are characterized by **higher population density** and **more developed infrastructure** compared to rural regions.
The chart illustrates the percentage of the total population residing in **urban areas** in **Iran** over a span of **24 years**, from **2000 to 2023**.