Iran vs Italy
Every indicator for Iran and Italy side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Iran | Italy | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 92,417,681 | 58,915,656 | +56.9% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 363 | 2,552 | −85.8% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 3,924 | 43,309 | −90.9% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 77.9 | 84.0 | — |
| Area (km²) | 1,745,150 | 302,070 | +477.7% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 53 | 195 | −72.8% |
| Median age (years) | 33.8 | 48.4 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 85.3 | 89.2 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 8.3 | 6.4 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 42.2 | 1.5 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 77.4 | 69.7 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 7,892 | 37,965 | −79.2% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 2.01 | 1.61 | +24.8% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 12.55 | 3.18 | +294.7% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 85 | 644 | −86.7% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 650,000 | 338,000 | +92.3% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 7.0 | 5.7 | +22.6% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 2.35 | 1.35 | +74.1% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Iran relative to Italy; a positive value favors Iran. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
Key differences
- On population (2025), Iran is 56.9% higher than Italy.
- On gdp (nominal), Iran is 85.8% lower than Italy.
- On gdp per capita, Iran is 90.9% lower than Italy.
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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