Iran vs Italy
Italy comes out ahead of Iran on 359 of 537 statistics where one end is better, to 170 with 8 ties. Iran leads on Health and Travel. Italy leads on Law, Politics & Government and Population and 8 more categories.
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all countries.
| Statistic | Iran | Italy |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 93,168,497 17th of 235 | 58,926,166 25th of 235 |
| Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)Health Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 77.9 74th of 215 | 84.0 11th of 215 |
| GDP per Person at PPP (International $)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank) | $19,699 96th of 184 | $62,803 30th of 184 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 8.3% 132nd of 181 | 6.39% 116th of 181 |
| Access to Electricity (% of People)Development Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 100.0% tied 1st of 214 | 100.0% tied 1st of 214 |
| Infant Deaths per 1,000 BirthsHealth Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 10.3 83rd of 195 | 2.3 tied 16th of 195 |
| GDP per Person (US$)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank) | $3,924 129th of 185 | $43,309 26th of 185 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- LawItaly · 6 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentItaly · 36 statistics
- PopulationItaly · 19 statistics
- CultureItaly · 71 statistics
- EducationItaly · 9 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyItaly · 36 statistics
- EnvironmentItaly · 45 statistics
- Tech & BusinessItaly · 20 statistics
- Manufacturing & MiningItaly · 3 statistics
- Crime & SafetyItaly · 47 statistics
- EconomicsItaly · 71 statistics
- HealthIran · 200 statistics
- TravelIran · 9 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 118 countries.
| Statistic | Iran | Italy |
|---|---|---|
| Electricity Cost per kWhCost of Electricity by Country | $0.00 1st of 144 | $0.42 142nd of 144 |
| V-Dem PCI ScoreV Dem Democracy Index by Country | 0.1 tied 169th of 175 | 0.74 tied 4th of 175 |
| Absence of Legal Discrimination (0 to 100)Most Dangerous Countries for Women | 31.3 196th of 198 | 97.5 tied 15th of 198 |
| Quality of Life Score (CEO World)Standard of Living by Country | 58.97 196th of 196 | 94.41 22nd of 196 |
| Culture Rank GCI v1.6Good Country Index by Country | 169th 166th of 171 | 16th 16th of 171 |
| Purchasing Power ParityPurchasing Power Parity by Country | $147,938 LCU/INT 1st of 182 | $1 LCU/INT 157th of 182 |
| Death Rate GHDEDeath Rate by Country | 415 deaths per 100k 9th of 203 | 1,142 deaths per 100k 183rd of 203 |
| Government Response (higher is better)Countries that Still Have Slavery | 8% 172nd of 174 | 59.0% tied 20th of 174 |
| Debt as % of GNICountries Without Debt | 1.31% 4th of 206 | 119.0% 177th of 206 |
| Personal Freedom ScoreFreedom Index by Country | 3.36 161st of 163 | 8.93 29th of 163 |
| Human Freedom IndexFreedom Index by Country | 3.78 164th of 165 | 8.28 31st of 165 |
| LP Enterprise ConditionsLegatum Prosperity Index | 162nd 162nd of 167 | 28th 28th of 167 |
| LP Personal FreedomLegatum Prosperity Index | 165th 165th of 167 | 31st 31st of 167 |
| Price Level (US = 100)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 19.9 4th of 184 | 69.0 151st of 184 |
| GHG Emissions per GDPGreenhouse Gas Emissions by Country | 0.69 t CO₂eq/1k$ tied 181st of 197 | 0.12 t CO₂eq/1k$ tied 21st of 197 |
| Female Cigarette SmokersSmoking Rates by Country | 0.2% tied 8th of 164 | 18.9% 139th of 164 |
| Political Rights Freedom RatingVoting Rights by Country | 7 tied last of 187 | 1 tied 1st of 187 |
| Crude Death Rate per 1k Population - UN 2020-2025Death Rate by Country | 4.8 21st of 198 | 10.9 tied 175th of 198 |
| Access Tt Justice (0-4)Most Dangerous Countries for Women | 1.5 tied 162nd of 198 | 3.7 tied 9th of 198 |
| WJP RoLI Fundamental Rights ScoreWorld Justice Project (WJP) Rule of Law Index | 0.2 141st of 142 | 0.72 31st of 142 |
| WJP RoLI Open Government ScoreWorld Justice Project (WJP) Rule of Law Index | 0.27 tied 139th of 142 | 0.64 31st of 142 |
| LP Natural EnvironmentLegatum Prosperity Index | 158th 158th of 167 | 31st 31st of 167 |
| Central Government DebtDebt to GDP Ratio by Country | 36.9% 27th of 149 | 132.5% 140th of 149 |
| Crude Death Rate Per 1k - UN 2015-2020Death Rate by Country | 4.9 tied 22nd of 197 | 10.5 tied 172nd of 197 |
| Inflation RateInflation Rate by Country | 48.6% 158th of 159 | 1.2% tied 38th of 159 |
| Civil Liberties Freedom RatingVoting Rights by Country | 6 tied 151st of 187 | 1 tied 1st of 187 |
| Legal Status of ExecutionsMost Strict Countries in the World | -1.77 15th of 174 | 2.29 145th of 174 |
| Sales TaxHighest Taxed Countries | 10.0% tied 19th of 173 | 22.0% tied 156th of 173 |
| EIU Political Culture ScoreDemocracy Index by Country | 2.5 tied 152nd of 166 | 6.88 tied 23rd of 166 |
| WJP RoLI Government Powers ScoreWorld Justice Project (WJP) Rule of Law Index | 0.32 tied 128th of 142 | 0.7 tied 25th of 142 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, Iran or Italy?
- Italy comes out ahead of Iran on 359 of 537 statistics where one end is better, to 170 with 8 ties. Iran leads on Health and Travel. Italy leads on Law, Politics & Government and Population and 8 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
- Which has more people, Iran or Italy?
- Iran has a population of 93,168,497 (17th of 235 countries) and Italy has 58,926,166 (25th of 235).
- How do Iran and Italy compare on Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)?
- Life Expectancy at Birth (Years): Iran 77.9 (74th of 215), Italy 84.0 (11th of 215) among countries. Italy ranks better.
- How do Iran and Italy compare on GDP per Person at PPP (International $)?
- GDP per Person at PPP (International $): Iran $19,699 (96th of 184), Italy $62,803 (30th of 184) among countries. Italy ranks better.
- Where does Iran beat Italy most clearly?
- Iran ranks far ahead on Electricity Cost per kWh (Cost of Electricity by Country): $0.00 vs $0.42; Purchasing Power Parity (Purchasing Power Parity by Country): $147,938 LCU/INT vs $1 LCU/INT; Death Rate GHDE (Death Rate by Country): 415 deaths per 100k vs 1,142 deaths per 100k.
- Where does Italy beat Iran most clearly?
- Italy ranks far ahead on V-Dem PCI Score (V Dem Democracy Index by Country): 0.74 vs 0.1; Absence of Legal Discrimination (0 to 100) (Most Dangerous Countries for Women): 97.5 vs 31.3; Quality of Life Score (CEO World) (Standard of Living by Country): 94.41 vs 58.97.
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