Ethiopia vs Iran
Iran comes out ahead of Ethiopia on 252 of 481 statistics where one end is better, to 226 with 3 ties. Ethiopia leads on Law, Politics & Government and Health and 4 more categories. Iran leads on Tech & Business, Education and Population and 3 more categories.
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all countries.
| Statistic | Ethiopia | Iran |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 138,902,185 10th of 235 | 93,168,497 17th of 235 |
| Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)Health Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 67.6 168th of 215 | 77.9 74th of 215 |
| GDP per Person at PPP (International $)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank) | $3,622 166th of 184 | $19,699 96th of 184 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 3.32% 53rd of 181 | 8.3% 132nd of 181 |
| Access to Electricity (% of People)Development Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 56.6% 189th of 214 | 100.0% tied 1st of 214 |
| Infant Deaths per 1,000 BirthsHealth Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 34.5 160th of 195 | 10.3 83rd of 195 |
| GDP per Person (US$)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank) | $933 174th of 185 | $3,924 129th of 185 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- Tech & BusinessIran · 20 statistics
- EducationIran · 10 statistics
- LawEthiopia · 6 statistics
- PopulationIran · 19 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyIran · 36 statistics
- EconomicsIran · 71 statistics
- Manufacturing & MiningIran · 3 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentEthiopia · 36 statistics
- HealthEthiopia · 202 statistics
- Crime & SafetyEthiopia · 45 statistics
- TravelEthiopia · 9 statistics
- EnvironmentEthiopia · 46 statistics
- CultureEthiopia · 70 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 118 countries.
| Statistic | Ethiopia | Iran |
|---|---|---|
| GDP Growth (%)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 9.77% 5th of 185 | -2.83% 184th of 185 |
| Female ParticipationLabor Force Participation Rate by Country | 75.1% tied 6th of 186 | 16.1% 182nd of 186 |
| CO₂ Emissions per $1K GDPCO₂ Emissions by Country | 0.05 tonnes/$1kGDP tied 5th of 198 | 0.56 tonnes/$1kGDP tied 193rd of 198 |
| Other Drug Use RateDrug Use by Country | 5.73 per 100k 3rd of 202 | 53.56 per 100k 192nd of 202 |
| Opioid Use RateDrug Use by Country | 47.04 per 100k 5th of 204 | 412.25 per 100k 192nd of 204 |
| Lack of Adaptive CapacitiesNatural Disaster Risk by Country | 69.41 180th of 193 | 8.25 4th of 193 |
| Renewable Energy Consumption as % of Total ConsumptionRenewable Energy by Country | 90.6% 7th of 206 | 0.9% tied 193rd of 206 |
| Labor Force ParticipationLabor Force Participation Rate by Country | 80.6% 6th of 186 | 42.8% 173rd of 186 |
| Global Innovation Index Market Sophistication RankMost Innovative Countries | 133rd 132nd of 132 | 17th 17th of 132 |
| Women’s Employment 2011 to 2016Most Dangerous Countries for Women | 74.4% 23rd of 169 | 13.1% 168th of 169 |
| Change in Colon Cancer Rates 1990-2017Colon Cancer Rate by Country | -17.1% 6th of 191 | 63.3% 169th of 191 |
| Death Rate Due to Cocaine Use Disorder (GBD)Most Cocaine Use by Country | 0.01 tied 1st of 179 | 0.33 167th of 179 |
| Broadband Cost as % of GNIInternet Cost by Country | 12.4% 163rd of 193 | 0.2% tied 1st of 193 |
| CO₂ Emissions per CapitaCO₂ Emissions by Country | 0.16 t/cap tied 10th of 206 | 9.62 t/cap tied 183rd of 206 |
| Pct Stomach Cancer Risk at 74Stomach Cancer Rates by Country | 0.37% tied 27th of 184 | 2.4% 181st of 184 |
| Vacc. Rate MCV2Vaccination Rates by Country | 59.0% tied 163rd of 189 | 99.0% tied 1st of 189 |
| Stomach Cancer ASRStomach Cancer Rates by Country | 3.3 cases per 100k tied 27th of 185 | 19.4 cases per 100k tied 181st of 185 |
| CO2 Emissions per Person (Tonnes)Development Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 0.15 17th of 203 | 9.05 181st of 203 |
| Anxiety Cases Lower LimitAnxiety Rates by Country | 3,406 per 100k 38th of 203 | 9,778 per 100k 200th of 203 |
| Anxiety Cases OverallAnxiety Rates by Country | 4,605 per 100k 38th of 203 | 12,279 per 100k 200th of 203 |
| Parliamentary Representation of WomenMost Dangerous Countries for Women | 39.1% tied 32nd of 197 | 4.9% 189th of 197 |
| Vacc. Rate MCV1Vaccination Rates by Country | 72.0% tied 162nd of 193 | 99.0% tied 1st of 193 |
| Vacc. Rate IPV1Vaccination Rates by Country | 73.0% tied 168th of 193 | 99.0% tied 1st of 193 |
| Vacc. Rate POL3Vaccination Rates by Country | 73.0% tied 159th of 192 | 99.0% tied 1st of 192 |
| Ecological FootprintHappy Planet Index by Country | 0.2 tCO2e 1st of 149 | 10.5 tCO2e 117th of 149 |
| Patent Grants (Resident) 1980-2022Inventions by Country | 12 138th of 158 | 75,437 16th of 158 |
| Anxiety Cases Upper LimitAnxiety Rates by Country | 6,309 per 100k 46th of 203 | 15,483 per 100k 201st of 203 |
| Stunting RatesStunting Rates by Country | 36.8% 142nd of 158 | 4.8% tied 22nd of 158 |
| Workforce Participation RateWorkforce Participation by Country | 67.606 36th of 181 | 39.918 173rd of 181 |
| Patent Grants (Total) 1980-2022Inventions by Country | 31 tied 147th of 169 | 76,225 23rd of 169 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, Ethiopia or Iran?
- Iran comes out ahead of Ethiopia on 252 of 481 statistics where one end is better, to 226 with 3 ties. Ethiopia leads on Law, Politics & Government and Health and 4 more categories. Iran leads on Tech & Business, Education and Population and 3 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
- Which has more people, Ethiopia or Iran?
- Ethiopia has a population of 138,902,185 (10th of 235 countries) and Iran has 93,168,497 (17th of 235).
- How do Ethiopia and Iran compare on Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)?
- Life Expectancy at Birth (Years): Ethiopia 67.6 (168th of 215), Iran 77.9 (74th of 215) among countries. Iran ranks better.
- How do Ethiopia and Iran compare on GDP per Person at PPP (International $)?
- GDP per Person at PPP (International $): Ethiopia $3,622 (166th of 184), Iran $19,699 (96th of 184) among countries. Iran ranks better.
- Where does Ethiopia beat Iran most clearly?
- Ethiopia ranks far ahead on GDP Growth (%) (Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank)): 9.77% vs -2.83%; Female Participation (Labor Force Participation Rate by Country): 75.1% vs 16.1%; CO₂ Emissions per $1K GDP (CO₂ Emissions by Country): 0.05 tonnes/$1kGDP vs 0.56 tonnes/$1kGDP.
- Where does Iran beat Ethiopia most clearly?
- Iran ranks far ahead on Lack of Adaptive Capacities (Natural Disaster Risk by Country): 8.25 vs 69.41; Global Innovation Index Market Sophistication Rank (Most Innovative Countries): 17th vs 133rd; Broadband Cost as % of GNI (Internet Cost by Country): 0.2% vs 12.4%.
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