Iran vs Qatar
Every indicator for Iran and Qatar side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Iran | Qatar | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 92,417,681 | 2,972,215 | +3,009.4% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 363 | 216 | +68.1% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 3,924 | 72,525 | −94.6% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 77.9 | 82.5 | — |
| Area (km²) | 1,745,150 | 11,490 | +15,088.4% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 53 | 259 | −79.5% |
| Median age (years) | 33.8 | — | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 85.3 | 98.1 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 8.3 | 0.1 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 42.2 | 1.3 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 77.4 | 99.4 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024 / 2022) (million $) | 7,892 | 15,412 | −48.8% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 2.01 | 6.50 | −69.1% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 12.55 | 26.88 | −53.3% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 85 | 5,185 | −98.4% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 650,000 | 22,000 | +2,854.5% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 7.0 | 7.4 | −5.0% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 2.35 | 1.07 | +119.6% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Iran relative to Qatar; a positive value favors Iran. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
Key differences
- On population (2025), Iran is 3,009.4% higher than Qatar.
- On gdp (nominal), Iran is 68.1% higher than Qatar.
- On gdp per capita, Iran is 94.6% lower than Qatar.
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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