Azerbaijan vs Iran
Every indicator for Azerbaijan and Iran side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Azerbaijan | Iran | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 10,246,996 | 92,417,681 | −88.9% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 76 | 363 | −79.1% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 7,411 | 3,924 | +88.9% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 74.6 | 77.9 | — |
| Area (km²) | 86,600 | 1,745,150 | −95.0% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 118 | 53 | +123.4% |
| Median age (years) | 32.7 | 33.8 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 90.8 | 85.3 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 5.5 | 8.3 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 5.6 | 42.2 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 58.6 | 77.4 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 3,777 | 7,892 | −52.1% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 4.99 | 2.01 | +148.3% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 15.23 | 12.55 | +21.4% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 369 | 85 | +331.6% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 82,000 | 650,000 | −87.4% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 8.0 | 7.0 | +13.8% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 1.58 | 2.35 | −32.8% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Azerbaijan relative to Iran; a positive value favors Azerbaijan. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
Key differences
- On population (2025), Azerbaijan is 88.9% lower than Iran.
- On gdp (nominal), Azerbaijan is 79.1% lower than Iran.
- On gdp per capita, Azerbaijan is 88.9% 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