Iran vs Vietnam
Every indicator for Iran and Vietnam side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Iran | Vietnam | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 92,417,681 | 101,598,527 | −9.0% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 363 | 515 | −29.5% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 3,924 | 5,066 | −22.5% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 77.9 | 74.7 | — |
| Area (km²) | 1,745,150 | 331,338 | +426.7% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 53 | 307 | −82.7% |
| Median age (years) | 33.8 | 33.1 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 85.3 | 84.2 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 8.3 | 1.5 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 42.2 | 3.3 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 77.4 | 38.8 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024 / 2018) (million $) | 7,892 | 5,500 | +43.5% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 2.01 | 1.81 | +11.0% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 12.55 | 8.82 | +42.3% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 85 | 54 | +57.7% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 650,000 | 522,000 | +24.5% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 7.0 | 5.1 | +36.9% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 2.35 | 0.95 | +147.4% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Iran relative to Vietnam; a positive value favors Iran. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
At a glance
Iran is higher on 8 of the 12 indicators, while Vietnam leads on the remaining 4. The widest separation is in population density, about 5.8 times; they are closest on population (2025).
Key differences
- Vietnam's population density (307) is about 5.8 times Iran's (53).
- Iran's area (1,745,150) is about 5.3 times Vietnam's (331,338).
- Iran's armed forces as a share of the labor force (2.35) is about 2.5 times Vietnam's (0.95).
- On military expenditure per capita, Iran is %58 higher than Vietnam: 85 against 54.
- On military expenditure (2024 / 2018), Iran is %43 higher than Vietnam: 7,892 against 5,500.
Frequently asked questions
Where do Iran and Vietnam differ most?
In population density. Vietnam records 307 against Iran's 53 — a ratio of roughly 5.8 to one.
Where are Iran and Vietnam most alike?
In population (2025), at 101,598,527 and 92,417,681 — a gap of only %9.9.
On how many indicators is Iran ahead of Vietnam?
Iran is higher on 8 of the 12 ratio-scale indicators and Vietnam on 4. 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