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.
At a glance
Iran is higher on 7 of the 12 indicators, while Italy leads on the remaining 5. The widest separation is in gdp per capita, about 11 times; they are closest on armed forces per 1,000 people.
Key differences
- GDP per capita shows the widest gap of all: Italy stands at 43,309 against Iran's 3,924 — roughly 11 times as much.
- Italy's military expenditure per capita (644) is about 7.5 times Iran's (85).
- Italy's gdp (nominal) (2,552) is about 7.0 times Iran's (363).
- Iran's area (1,745,150) is about 5.8 times Italy's (302,070).
- Italy's military expenditure (2024) (37,965) is about 4.8 times Iran's (7,892).
Frequently asked questions
Where do Iran and Italy differ most?
In gdp per capita. Italy records 43,309 against Iran's 3,924 — a ratio of roughly 11 to one.
Where are Iran and Italy most alike?
In armed forces per 1,000 people, at 7.0 and 5.7 — a gap of only %23.
On how many indicators is Iran ahead of Italy?
Iran is higher on 7 of the 12 ratio-scale indicators and Italy 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