Iran vs Canada
Every indicator for Iran and Canada side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Iran | Canada | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 92,417,681 | 41,651,653 | +121.9% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 363 | 2,320 | −84.4% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 3,924 | 55,698 | −93.0% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 77.9 | 82.1 | — |
| Area (km²) | 1,745,150 | 15,634,410 | −88.8% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 53 | 3 | +1,887.8% |
| Median age (years) | 33.8 | 40.6 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 85.3 | 94.4 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 8.3 | 6.9 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 42.2 | 2.1 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 77.4 | 82.9 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 7,892 | 29,347 | −73.1% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 2.01 | 1.31 | +53.4% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 12.55 | 3.08 | +307.5% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 85 | 705 | −87.9% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 650,000 | 72,000 | +802.8% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 7.0 | 1.7 | +306.9% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 2.35 | 0.35 | +571.4% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Iran relative to Canada; a positive value favors Iran. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
Key differences
- On population (2025), Iran is 121.9% higher than Canada.
- On gdp (nominal), Iran is 84.4% lower than Canada.
- On gdp per capita, Iran is 93.0% lower than Canada.
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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