Which has more people, Germany or Iran?

Germany has a population of 83,644,258 (19th of 235 countries) and Iran has 93,168,497 (17th of 235).

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

Life Expectancy at Birth (Years): Germany 80.8 (47th of 215), Iran 77.9 (74th of 215) among countries. Germany ranks better.

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

GDP per Person at PPP (International $): Germany $75,407 (17th of 184), Iran $19,699 (96th of 184) among countries. Germany ranks better.

Where does Germany beat Iran most clearly?

Germany ranks far ahead on WJP RoLI Fundamental Rights Score (World Justice Project (WJP) Rule of Law Index): 0.86 vs 0.2; Absence of Legal Discrimination (0 to 100) (Most Dangerous Countries for Women): 100.0 vs 31.3; Quality of Life Score (CEO World) (Standard of Living by Country): 96.42 vs 58.97.

Where does Iran beat Germany most clearly?

Iran ranks far ahead on Electricity Cost per kWh (Cost of Electricity by Country): $0.00 vs $0.40; Death Rate GHDE (Death Rate by Country): 415 deaths per 100k vs 1,211 deaths per 100k; Debt as % of GNI (Countries Without Debt): 1.31% vs 144.6%.

Germany vs Iran

Germany comes out ahead of Iran on 347 of 535 statistics where one end is better, to 179 with 9 ties. Germany leads on Politics & Government, Law and Population and 8 more categories. Iran leads on Health.

535 statistics with a better end, compared

Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 9 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.

Germany

Wins: 347
Avg. percentile: 62
Categories led: 11

Iran

Wins: 179
Avg. percentile: 43
Categories led: 1

At a glance

Headline statistics, each ranked among all countries.

Statistic	Germany	Iran
Population	83,644,258 19th of 235	93,168,497 17th of 235
Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)Health Indicators by Country (World Bank)	80.8 47th of 215	77.9 74th of 215
GDP per Person at PPP (International $)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank)	$75,407 17th of 184	$19,699 96th of 184
Unemployment Rate (%)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank)	3.71% 63rd of 181	8.3% 132nd of 181
Access to Electricity (% of People)Development Indicators by Country (World Bank)	100.0% tied 1st of 214	100.0% tied 1st of 214
Infant Deaths per 1,000 BirthsHealth Indicators by Country (World Bank)	3.1 tied 26th of 195	10.3 83rd of 195
GDP per Person (US$)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank)	$60,496 16th of 185	$3,924 129th of 185

By category

Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.

Politics & GovernmentGermany · 36 statistics
LawGermany · 6 statistics
PopulationGermany · 19 statistics
CultureGermany · 71 statistics
Infrastructure & EnergyGermany · 36 statistics
EducationGermany · 7 statistics
EnvironmentGermany · 44 statistics
Tech & BusinessGermany · 20 statistics
Manufacturing & MiningGermany · 3 statistics
Crime & SafetyGermany · 45 statistics
EconomicsGermany · 70 statistics
HealthIran · 201 statistics
TravelEven · 9 statistics

Biggest differences

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

Statistic	Germany	Iran
Electricity Cost per kWhCost of Electricity by Country	$0.40 139th of 144	$0.00 1st of 144
WJP RoLI Fundamental Rights ScoreWorld Justice Project (WJP) Rule of Law Index	0.86 5th of 142	0.2 141st of 142
Absence of Legal Discrimination (0 to 100)Most Dangerous Countries for Women	100.0 tied 1st of 198	31.3 196th of 198
Quality of Life Score (CEO World)Standard of Living by Country	96.42 10th of 196	58.97 196th of 196
LP Enterprise ConditionsLegatum Prosperity Index	6th 6th of 167	162nd 162nd of 167
LP Personal FreedomLegatum Prosperity Index	9th 9th of 167	165th 165th of 167
Press Freedom Index Score (RSF)Freedom Index by Country	83.85 11th of 176	16.22 172nd of 176
Government Response (higher is better)Countries that Still Have Slavery	62.0% tied 10th of 174	8% 172nd of 174
V-Dem PCI ScoreV Dem Democracy Index by Country	0.66 tied 10th of 175	0.1 tied 169th of 175
WJP RoLI Open Government ScoreWorld Justice Project (WJP) Rule of Law Index	0.79 tied 12th of 142	0.27 tied 139th of 142
Human Freedom IndexFreedom Index by Country	8.67 17th of 165	3.78 164th of 165
Death Rate GHDEDeath Rate by Country	1,211 deaths per 100k 190th of 203	415 deaths per 100k 9th of 203
Personal Freedom ScoreFreedom Index by Country	9.27 16th of 163	3.36 161st of 163
WJP RoLI Government Powers ScoreWorld Justice Project (WJP) Rule of Law Index	0.86 tied 4th of 142	0.32 tied 128th of 142
Economic Freedom ScoreFreest Countries	7.84 tied 15th of 163	4.37 159th of 163
EFW Score (Fraser)Capitalist Countries	7.8 tied 15th of 163	4.4 159th of 163
International and Peace and Security Rank GCI v1.6Good Country Index by Country	17th 17th of 171	171st 167th of 171
Prosperity and Equality Rank GCI v1.6Good Country Index by Country	10th 10th of 171	163rd 160th of 171
LP Natural EnvironmentLegatum Prosperity Index	12th 12th of 167	158th 158th of 167
Debt as % of GNICountries Without Debt	144.6% 184th of 206	1.31% 4th of 206
Freedom of Expression Score GSoDCountries with Freedom of Speech	0.82 tied 10th of 170	0.22 tied 156th of 170
GII Institutions RankMost Innovative Countries	19th 19th of 132	133rd 132nd of 132
Overall Rank GCI v1.6Good Country Index by Country	3rd 3rd of 171	152nd 149th of 171
WJP Rule of Law Index Overall ScoreWorld Justice Project (WJP) Rule of Law Index	0.83 tied 5th of 142	0.38 tied 126th of 142
EIU Civil Liberties ScoreDemocracy Index by Country	9.41 tied 7th of 162	1.47 tied 148th of 162
Overall Democracy Index ScoreDemocracy Ranking by Country	8.73 13th of 167	1.96 154th of 167
Price Level (US = 100)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank)	80.2 159th of 184	19.9 4th of 184
Women’s Employment 2018 to 2022Most Dangerous Countries for Women	76.9% 28th of 188	13.7% 186th of 188
Women’s Employment 2020 to 2024Most Dangerous Countries for Women	78.5% 30th of 198	14.8% 196th of 198
EIU Political Culture ScoreDemocracy Index by Country	8.13 tied 14th of 166	2.5 tied 152nd of 166

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Quick answers

Which is better, Germany or Iran?: Germany comes out ahead of Iran on 347 of 535 statistics where one end is better, to 179 with 9 ties. Germany leads on Politics & Government, Law and Population and 8 more categories. Iran leads on Health. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
Which has more people, Germany or Iran?: Germany has a population of 83,644,258 (19th of 235 countries) and Iran has 93,168,497 (17th of 235).
How do Germany and Iran compare on Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)?: Life Expectancy at Birth (Years): Germany 80.8 (47th of 215), Iran 77.9 (74th of 215) among countries. Germany ranks better.
How do Germany and Iran compare on GDP per Person at PPP (International $)?: GDP per Person at PPP (International $): Germany $75,407 (17th of 184), Iran $19,699 (96th of 184) among countries. Germany ranks better.
Where does Germany beat Iran most clearly?: Germany ranks far ahead on WJP RoLI Fundamental Rights Score (World Justice Project (WJP) Rule of Law Index): 0.86 vs 0.2; Absence of Legal Discrimination (0 to 100) (Most Dangerous Countries for Women): 100.0 vs 31.3; Quality of Life Score (CEO World) (Standard of Living by Country): 96.42 vs 58.97.
Where does Iran beat Germany most clearly?: Iran ranks far ahead on Electricity Cost per kWh (Cost of Electricity by Country): $0.00 vs $0.40; Death Rate GHDE (Death Rate by Country): 415 deaths per 100k vs 1,211 deaths per 100k; Debt as % of GNI (Countries Without Debt): 1.31% vs 144.6%.

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