Iraq vs Vietnam
Every indicator for Iraq and Vietnam side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Iraq | Vietnam | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 47,020,774 | 101,598,527 | −53.7% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 254 | 515 | −50.7% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 5,410 | 5,066 | +6.8% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 72.4 | 74.7 | — |
| Area (km²) | 435,050 | 331,338 | +31.3% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 108 | 307 | −64.8% |
| Median age (years) | 21.5 | 33.1 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 81.5 | 84.2 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 15.5 | 1.5 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 0.3 | 3.3 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 69.9 | 38.8 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024 / 2018) (million $) | 6,179 | 5,500 | +12.3% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 2.36 | 1.81 | +30.4% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 4.87 | 8.82 | −44.8% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 131 | 54 | +142.7% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 459,000 | 522,000 | −12.1% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 9.8 | 5.1 | +90.0% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 4.40 | 0.95 | +363.2% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Iraq relative to Vietnam; a positive value favors Iraq. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
At a glance
Iraq is higher on 7 of the 12 indicators, while Vietnam leads on the remaining 5. The widest separation is in armed forces as a share of the labor force, about 4.6 times; they are closest on gdp per capita.
Key differences
- Iraq's armed forces as a share of the labor force (4.40) is about 4.6 times Vietnam's (0.95).
- Vietnam's population density (307) is about 2.8 times Iraq's (108).
- Iraq's military expenditure per capita (131) is about 2.4 times Vietnam's (54).
- Vietnam's population (2025) (101,598,527) is about 2.2 times Iraq's (47,020,774).
- Vietnam's gdp (nominal) (515) is about 2.0 times Iraq's (254).
Frequently asked questions
Where do Iraq and Vietnam differ most?
In armed forces as a share of the labor force. Iraq records 4.40 against Vietnam's 0.95 — a ratio of roughly 4.6 to one.
Where are Iraq and Vietnam most alike?
In gdp per capita, at 5,410 and 5,066 — a gap of only %6.8.
On how many indicators is Iraq ahead of Vietnam?
Iraq is higher on 7 of the 12 ratio-scale indicators and Vietnam on 5. 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