Germany vs Iran
Every indicator for Germany and Iran side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Germany | Iran | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 83,491,249 | 92,417,681 | −9.7% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 5,051 | 363 | +1,291.5% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 60,496 | 3,924 | +1,441.7% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 80.8 | 77.9 | — |
| Area (km²) | 357,680 | 1,745,150 | −79.5% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 233 | 53 | +340.8% |
| Median age (years) | 46.7 | 33.8 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 93.5 | 85.3 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 3.7 | 8.3 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 2.2 | 42.2 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 82.1 | 77.4 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 88,458 | 7,892 | +1,020.9% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 1.89 | 2.01 | −6.0% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 3.93 | 12.55 | −68.7% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 1,059 | 85 | +1,140.7% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 183,000 | 650,000 | −71.8% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 2.2 | 7.0 | −68.8% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.42 | 2.35 | −82.1% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Germany relative to Iran; a positive value favors Germany. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
Key differences
- On population (2025), Germany is 9.7% lower than Iran.
- On gdp (nominal), Germany is 1,291.5% higher than Iran.
- On gdp per capita, Germany is 1,441.7% higher than Iran.
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The indicators use different scales, so the chart is a rough visual comparison only; use the table for exact figures.
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Data sourcesUN World Population Prospects, IMF, World Bank, SIPRI