Which has more people, China or Iran?

China has a population of 1,412,914,089 (2nd of 235 countries) and Iran has 93,168,497 (17th of 235).

How do China and Iran compare on Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)?

Life Expectancy at Birth (Years): China 78.0 (68th of 215), Iran 77.9 (74th of 215) among countries. China ranks better.

How do China and Iran compare on GDP per Person at PPP (International $)?

GDP per Person at PPP (International $): China $29,333 (70th of 184), Iran $19,699 (96th of 184) among countries. China ranks better.

Where does China beat Iran most clearly?

China ranks far ahead on Misery Index (Worst Countries to Live in): 8.7 vs 95.9; Anxiety Cases Overall (Anxiety Rates by Country): 4,101 per 100k vs 12,279 per 100k; Anxiety Cases Lower Limit (Anxiety Rates by Country): 3,109 per 100k vs 9,778 per 100k.

Where does Iran beat China most clearly?

Iran ranks far ahead on % Overweight (Age < 5) (Childhood Obesity Rates by Country): 2.7% vs 11.1%; Male Cigarette Smokers (Smoking Rates by Country): 13.0% vs 44.0%; Male Tobacco Smokers (Smoking Rates by Country): 15.1% vs 44.0%.

China vs Iran

Q: Which is better, China or Iran?

China comes out ahead of Iran on 325 of 529 statistics where one end is better, to 184 with 20 ties. China leads on Travel, Tech & Business and Population and 9 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.

China comes out ahead of Iran on 325 of 529 statistics where one end is better, to 184 with 20 ties. China leads on Travel, Tech & Business and Population and 9 more categories.

529 statistics with a better end, compared

Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 20 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.

China

Wins: 325
Avg. percentile: 53
Categories led: 12

Iran

Wins: 184
Avg. percentile: 43
Categories led: 0

At a glance

Headline statistics, each ranked among all countries.

Statistic	China	Iran
Population	1,412,914,089 2nd of 235	93,168,497 17th of 235
Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)Health Indicators by Country (World Bank)	78.0 68th of 215	77.9 74th of 215
GDP per Person at PPP (International $)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank)	$29,333 70th of 184	$19,699 96th of 184
Unemployment Rate (%)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank)	4.62% 76th of 181	8.3% 132nd of 181
Access to Electricity (% of People)Development Indicators by Country (World Bank)	100.0% tied 1st of 214	100.0% tied 1st of 214
Infant Deaths per 1,000 BirthsHealth Indicators by Country (World Bank)	4.1 tied 39th of 195	10.3 83rd of 195
GDP per Person (US$)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank)	$13,862 72nd of 185	$3,924 129th of 185

By category

Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.

TravelChina · 9 statistics
Tech & BusinessChina · 20 statistics
PopulationChina · 18 statistics
Manufacturing & MiningChina · 3 statistics
CultureChina · 71 statistics
EducationChina · 10 statistics
Infrastructure & EnergyChina · 36 statistics
Crime & SafetyChina · 42 statistics
EconomicsChina · 68 statistics
LawChina · 6 statistics
EnvironmentChina · 42 statistics
Politics & GovernmentChina · 36 statistics
HealthEven · 202 statistics

Biggest differences

The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 118 countries.

Statistic	China	Iran
Misery IndexWorst Countries to Live in	8.7 tied 14th of 178	95.9 175th of 178
Anxiety Cases OverallAnxiety Rates by Country	4,101 per 100k 27th of 203	12,279 per 100k 200th of 203
Anxiety Cases Lower LimitAnxiety Rates by Country	3,109 per 100k 28th of 203	9,778 per 100k 200th of 203
Death Rate Due to Cocaine Use Disorder (GBD)Most Cocaine Use by Country	0.01 tied 1st of 179	0.33 167th of 179
Anxiety Cases Upper LimitAnxiety Rates by Country	5,540 per 100k 32nd of 203	15,483 per 100k 201st of 203
Inflation RateInflation Rate by Country	0.8% 35th of 159	48.6% 158th of 159
Female ParticipationLabor Force Participation Rate by Country	60.4% 43rd of 186	16.1% 182nd of 186
Global Innovation Index Business Sophistication RankMost Innovative Countries	11th 11th of 132	110th 109th of 132
LP Enterprise ConditionsLegatum Prosperity Index	38th 38th of 167	162nd 162nd of 167
Total Daily CostsCheapest Countries to Visit	$95.00 tied 24th of 231	$146 tied 194th of 231
GDP Growth (%)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank)	4.96% 47th of 185	-2.83% 184th of 185
Women’s Employment 2011 to 2016Most Dangerous Countries for Women	64.2% 44th of 169	13.1% 168th of 169
Median Fixed Broadband DL SpeedInternet Speeds by Country	223.47 Mbps 26th of 156	20.99 Mbps 139th of 156
% Overweight (Age < 5)Childhood Obesity Rates by Country	11.1% 140th of 163	2.7% tied 23rd of 163
Daily Accommodation CostCheapest Countries to Visit	$44.00 tied 21st of 231	$72.00 tied 178th of 231
Workforce Participation WomenWorkforce Participation by Country	59.223 51st of 181	13.307 177th of 181
LP Economic QualityLegatum Prosperity Index	24th 24th of 167	138th 138th of 167
Labor Force ParticipationLabor Force Participation Rate by Country	66.2% 46th of 186	42.8% 173rd of 186
Global Innovation Index Infrastructure RankMost Innovative Countries	5th 5th of 132	95th 94th of 132
GII Institutions RankMost Innovative Countries	44th 44th of 132	133rd 132nd of 132
Male Cigarette SmokersSmoking Rates by Country	44.0% 156th of 166	13.0% tied 45th of 166
Daily Entertainment CostCheapest Countries to Visit	$17.00 tied 24th of 231	$26.00 tied 166th of 231
Daily Local Transport CostCheapest Countries to Visit	$11.00 tied 22nd of 231	$17.00 tied 152nd of 231
Female Obesity Rate (GOO)Obesity Rates by Country	6.8% 15th of 199	31.2% 146th of 199
Heart Disease Age-Standardized Prevalence Rate - MaleHeart Disease Rates by Country	6,653 per 100k 36th of 204	9,269 per 100k 168th of 204
Workforce Participation RateWorkforce Participation by Country	65.015 57th of 181	39.918 173rd of 181
Male Tobacco SmokersSmoking Rates by Country	44.0% 148th of 167	15.1% 43rd of 167
Quality of Life Score (CEO World)Standard of Living by Country	83.52 78th of 196	58.97 196th of 196
Debt to GDP RatioDebt to GDP Ratio by Country	88.3% 135th of 158	36.8% 40th of 158
EPI Air PollutionEnvironmental Performance Index by Country	92.35 18th of 173	41.84 122nd of 173

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Quick answers

Which is better, China or Iran?: China comes out ahead of Iran on 325 of 529 statistics where one end is better, to 184 with 20 ties. China leads on Travel, Tech & Business and Population and 9 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
Which has more people, China or Iran?: China has a population of 1,412,914,089 (2nd of 235 countries) and Iran has 93,168,497 (17th of 235).
How do China and Iran compare on Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)?: Life Expectancy at Birth (Years): China 78.0 (68th of 215), Iran 77.9 (74th of 215) among countries. China ranks better.
How do China and Iran compare on GDP per Person at PPP (International $)?: GDP per Person at PPP (International $): China $29,333 (70th of 184), Iran $19,699 (96th of 184) among countries. China ranks better.
Where does China beat Iran most clearly?: China ranks far ahead on Misery Index (Worst Countries to Live in): 8.7 vs 95.9; Anxiety Cases Overall (Anxiety Rates by Country): 4,101 per 100k vs 12,279 per 100k; Anxiety Cases Lower Limit (Anxiety Rates by Country): 3,109 per 100k vs 9,778 per 100k.
Where does Iran beat China most clearly?: Iran ranks far ahead on % Overweight (Age < 5) (Childhood Obesity Rates by Country): 2.7% vs 11.1%; Male Cigarette Smokers (Smoking Rates by Country): 13.0% vs 44.0%; Male Tobacco Smokers (Smoking Rates by Country): 15.1% vs 44.0%.

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