France vs Iran
France comes out ahead of Iran on 352 of 532 statistics where one end is better, to 172 with 8 ties. France leads on Law, Politics & Government and Population and 8 more categories. Iran leads on Health and Travel.
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all countries.
| Statistic | France | Iran |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 66,746,401 23rd of 235 | 93,168,497 17th of 235 |
| Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)Health Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 83.0 24th of 215 | 77.9 74th of 215 |
| GDP per Person at PPP (International $)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank) | $63,975 28th of 184 | $19,699 96th of 184 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 7.54% 129th of 181 | 8.3% 132nd of 181 |
| Access to Electricity (% of People)Development Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 100.0% tied 1st of 214 | 100.0% tied 1st of 214 |
| Infant Deaths per 1,000 BirthsHealth Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 3.4 tied 31st of 195 | 10.3 83rd of 195 |
| GDP per Person (US$)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank) | $48,986 24th of 185 | $3,924 129th of 185 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- LawFrance · 6 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentFrance · 36 statistics
- PopulationFrance · 19 statistics
- CultureFrance · 71 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyFrance · 36 statistics
- Tech & BusinessFrance · 20 statistics
- EnvironmentFrance · 43 statistics
- EducationFrance · 6 statistics
- Manufacturing & MiningFrance · 3 statistics
- Crime & SafetyFrance · 47 statistics
- EconomicsFrance · 70 statistics
- HealthIran · 199 statistics
- TravelIran · 9 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 118 countries.
| Statistic | France | Iran |
|---|---|---|
| Absence of Legal Discrimination (0 to 100)Most Dangerous Countries for Women | 100.0 tied 1st of 198 | 31.3 196th of 198 |
| Debt as % of GNICountries Without Debt | 249.6% 196th of 206 | 1.31% 4th of 206 |
| International and Peace and Security Rank GCI v1.6Good Country Index by Country | 10th 10th of 171 | 171st 167th of 171 |
| Government Response (higher is better)Countries that Still Have Slavery | 62.0% tied 10th of 174 | 8% 172nd of 174 |
| Prosperity and Equality Rank GCI v1.6Good Country Index by Country | 4th 4th of 171 | 163rd 160th of 171 |
| Female Cigarette SmokersSmoking Rates by Country | 28.5% 157th of 164 | 0.2% tied 8th of 164 |
| Quality of Life Score (CEO World)Standard of Living by Country | 94.77 21st of 196 | 58.97 196th of 196 |
| Female Tobacco SmokersSmoking Rates by Country | 31.3% 158th of 166 | 0.4% tied 7th of 166 |
| WJP RoLI Open Government ScoreWorld Justice Project (WJP) Rule of Law Index | 0.75 tied 15th of 142 | 0.27 tied 139th of 142 |
| Median Fixed Broadband DL SpeedInternet Speeds by Country | 346.04 Mbps 4th of 156 | 20.99 Mbps 139th of 156 |
| Culture Rank GCI v1.6Good Country Index by Country | 18th 18th of 171 | 169th 166th of 171 |
| LP Enterprise ConditionsLegatum Prosperity Index | 18th 18th of 167 | 162nd 162nd of 167 |
| LP Natural EnvironmentLegatum Prosperity Index | 14th 14th of 167 | 158th 158th of 167 |
| Electricity Cost per kWhCost of Electricity by Country | $0.28 123rd of 144 | $0.00 1st of 144 |
| GHG Emissions per GDPGreenhouse Gas Emissions by Country | 0.1 t CO₂eq/1k$ tied 12th of 197 | 0.69 t CO₂eq/1k$ tied 181st of 197 |
| Purchasing Power ParityPurchasing Power Parity by Country | $1 LCU/INT tied 154th of 182 | $147,938 LCU/INT 1st of 182 |
| Overall Rank GCI v1.6Good Country Index by Country | 5th 5th of 171 | 152nd 149th of 171 |
| LGBTQI+ Travel Safety IndexMost Homophobic Countries | 338 11th of 197 | -105 177th of 197 |
| CO₂ Emissions per $1K GDPCO₂ Emissions by Country | 0.07 tonnes/$1kGDP tied 21st of 198 | 0.56 tonnes/$1kGDP tied 193rd of 198 |
| Press Freedom Index Score (RSF)Freedom Index by Country | 76.62 25th of 176 | 16.22 172nd of 176 |
| Female Tobacco UsersSmoking Rates by Country | 31.3% 158th of 166 | 1.2% tied 19th of 166 |
| Price Level (US = 100)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 76.6 157th of 184 | 19.9 4th of 184 |
| LP Personal FreedomLegatum Prosperity Index | 28th 28th of 167 | 165th 165th of 167 |
| V-Dem EDI ScoreV Dem Democracy Index by Country | 0.86 tied 9th of 175 | 0.16 tied 150th of 175 |
| Mean Download SpeedInternet Speeds by Country | 176.97 Mbps 9th of 223 | 9.72 Mbps 190th of 223 |
| V-Dem PCI ScoreV Dem Democracy Index by Country | 0.63 tied 29th of 175 | 0.1 tied 169th of 175 |
| Change in Colon Cancer Rates 1990-2017Colon Cancer Rate by Country | -3.7% 17th of 191 | 63.3% 169th of 191 |
| Freedom of Expression Score GSoDCountries with Freedom of Speech | 0.77 22nd of 170 | 0.22 tied 156th of 170 |
| Human Freedom IndexFreedom Index by Country | 8.18 tied 33rd of 165 | 3.78 164th of 165 |
| Homophobic Climate Index Rank (UN)Most Homophobic Countries | 151st 8th best of 157 | 26th 26th worst of 157 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, France or Iran?
- France comes out ahead of Iran on 352 of 532 statistics where one end is better, to 172 with 8 ties. France leads on Law, Politics & Government and Population and 8 more categories. Iran leads on Health and Travel. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
- Which has more people, France or Iran?
- France has a population of 66,746,401 (23rd of 235 countries) and Iran has 93,168,497 (17th of 235).
- How do France and Iran compare on Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)?
- Life Expectancy at Birth (Years): France 83.0 (24th of 215), Iran 77.9 (74th of 215) among countries. France ranks better.
- How do France and Iran compare on GDP per Person at PPP (International $)?
- GDP per Person at PPP (International $): France $63,975 (28th of 184), Iran $19,699 (96th of 184) among countries. France ranks better.
- Where does France beat Iran most clearly?
- France ranks far ahead on Absence of Legal Discrimination (0 to 100) (Most Dangerous Countries for Women): 100.0 vs 31.3; International and Peace and Security Rank GCI v1.6 (Good Country Index by Country): 10th vs 171st; Government Response (higher is better) (Countries that Still Have Slavery): 62.0% vs 8%.
- Where does Iran beat France most clearly?
- Iran ranks far ahead on Debt as % of GNI (Countries Without Debt): 1.31% vs 249.6%; Female Cigarette Smokers (Smoking Rates by Country): 0.2% vs 28.5%; Female Tobacco Smokers (Smoking Rates by Country): 0.4% vs 31.3%.
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