Iran vs Thailand
Every indicator for Iran and Thailand side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Iran | Thailand | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 92,417,681 | 71,619,863 | +29.0% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 363 | 577 | −37.1% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 3,924 | 8,057 | −51.3% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 77.9 | 76.6 | — |
| Area (km²) | 1,745,150 | 513,115 | +240.1% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 53 | 140 | −62.1% |
| Median age (years) | 33.8 | 40.5 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 85.3 | 90.9 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 8.3 | 0.8 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 42.2 | -0.1 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 77.4 | 62.8 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 7,892 | 5,522 | +42.9% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 2.01 | 1.08 | +86.1% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 12.55 | 4.54 | +176.4% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 85 | 77 | +10.8% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 650,000 | 455,000 | +42.9% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 7.0 | 6.4 | +10.7% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 2.35 | 1.13 | +108.0% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Iran relative to Thailand; a positive value favors Iran. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
At a glance
Iran is higher on 9 of the 12 indicators, while Thailand leads on the remaining 3. The widest separation is in area, about 3.4 times; they are closest on armed forces per 1,000 people.
Key differences
- Iran's area (1,745,150) is about 3.4 times Thailand's (513,115).
- Iran's military expenditure as a share of government spending (12.55) is about 2.8 times Thailand's (4.54).
- Thailand's population density (140) is about 2.6 times Iran's (53).
- Iran's armed forces as a share of the labor force (2.35) is about 2.1 times Thailand's (1.13).
- Thailand's gdp per capita (8,057) is about 2.1 times Iran's (3,924).
Frequently asked questions
Where do Iran and Thailand differ most?
In area. Iran records 1,745,150 against Thailand's 513,115 — a ratio of roughly 3.4 to one.
Where are Iran and Thailand most alike?
In armed forces per 1,000 people, at 7.0 and 6.4 — a gap of only %11.
On how many indicators is Iran ahead of Thailand?
Iran is higher on 9 of the 12 ratio-scale indicators and Thailand on 3. 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