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.
At a glance
Iran is higher on 7 of the 12 indicators, while Germany leads on the remaining 5. The widest separation is in gdp per capita, about 15 times; they are closest on military expenditure as a share of gdp.
Key differences
- GDP per capita shows the widest gap of all: Germany stands at 60,496 against Iran's 3,924 — roughly 15 times as much.
- GDP (nominal) shows the widest gap of all: Germany stands at 5,051 against Iran's 363 — roughly 14 times as much.
- Military expenditure per capita shows the widest gap of all: Germany stands at 1,059 against Iran's 85 — roughly 12 times as much.
- Military expenditure (2024) shows the widest gap of all: Germany stands at 88,458 against Iran's 7,892 — roughly 11 times as much.
- Iran's armed forces as a share of the labor force (2.35) is about 5.6 times Germany's (0.42).
Frequently asked questions
Where do Germany and Iran differ most?
In gdp per capita. Germany records 60,496 against Iran's 3,924 — a ratio of roughly 15 to one.
Where are Germany and Iran most alike?
In military expenditure as a share of gdp, at 2.01 and 1.89 — a gap of only %6.3.
On how many indicators is Germany ahead of Iran?
Germany is higher on 5 of the 12 ratio-scale indicators and Iran on 7. A higher number is not automatically better, though — population density, for instance, is a characteristic rather than an advantage.
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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