Iran vs Russia
Russia comes out ahead of Iran on 278 of 531 statistics where one end is better, to 241 with 12 ties. Iran leads on Health and Travel. Russia leads on Education, Infrastructure & Energy and Population and 8 more categories.
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all countries.
| Statistic | Iran | Russia |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 93,168,497 17th of 235 | 143,394,458 9th of 235 |
| Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)Health Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 77.9 74th of 215 | 73.4 120th of 215 |
| GDP per Person at PPP (International $)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank) | $19,699 96th of 184 | $49,568 47th of 184 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 8.3% 132nd of 181 | 2.13% 18th of 181 |
| Access to Electricity (% of People)Development Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 100.0% tied 1st of 214 | 100.0% tied 1st of 214 |
| Infant Deaths per 1,000 BirthsHealth Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 10.3 83rd of 195 | 4.1 tied 39th of 195 |
| GDP per Person (US$)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank) | $3,924 129th of 185 | $17,547 63rd of 185 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- EducationRussia · 10 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyRussia · 36 statistics
- PopulationRussia · 18 statistics
- HealthIran · 203 statistics
- EconomicsRussia · 69 statistics
- EnvironmentRussia · 44 statistics
- Tech & BusinessRussia · 20 statistics
- Manufacturing & MiningRussia · 3 statistics
- CultureRussia · 70 statistics
- Crime & SafetyRussia · 47 statistics
- TravelIran · 9 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentRussia · 36 statistics
- LawRussia · 6 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 118 countries.
| Statistic | Iran | Russia |
|---|---|---|
| Alcoholism %Alcoholism by Country | 0.33% 9th of 204 | 4.18% 199th of 204 |
| Alcoholism RateAlcoholism by Country | 322 per 100k 9th of 204 | 4,034 per 100k 199th of 204 |
| Alcoholism % FemaleAlcoholism by Country | 0.18% 4th of 204 | 1.78% 192nd of 204 |
| Alcoholism Rate FemaleAlcoholism by Country | 180 per 100k 4th of 204 | 1,736 per 100k 191st of 204 |
| Death Rate GHDEDeath Rate by Country | 415 deaths per 100k 9th of 203 | 1,208 deaths per 100k 189th of 203 |
| Alcoholism % MaleAlcoholism by Country | 0.48% 26th of 204 | 7% 201st of 204 |
| Alcoholism Rate MaleAlcoholism by Country | 460 per 100k 26th of 204 | 6,667 per 100k 201st of 204 |
| Crude Death Rate per 1k Population - UN 2020-2025Death Rate by Country | 4.8 21st of 198 | 13.1 190th of 198 |
| Anxiety Cases Upper LimitAnxiety Rates by Country | 15,483 per 100k 201st of 203 | 5,336 per 100k 29th of 203 |
| Anxiety Cases OverallAnxiety Rates by Country | 12,279 per 100k 200th of 203 | 4,117 per 100k 29th of 203 |
| Crude Death Rate Per 1k - UN 2015-2020Death Rate by Country | 4.9 tied 22nd of 197 | 12.7 188th of 197 |
| Anxiety Cases Lower LimitAnxiety Rates by Country | 9,778 per 100k 200th of 203 | 3,193 per 100k 32nd of 203 |
| Women’s Employment 2020 to 2024Most Dangerous Countries for Women | 14.8% 196th of 198 | 77.1% tied 37th of 198 |
| Women’s Employment 2011 to 2016Most Dangerous Countries for Women | 13.1% 168th of 169 | 65.5% 41st of 169 |
| HIV Rates MaleHIV Rates by Country | 37.53 per 100k 34th of 201 | 1,285 per 100k 184th of 201 |
| Sales TaxHighest Taxed Countries | 10.0% tied 19th of 173 | 22.0% tied 156th of 173 |
| Women’s Employment 2018 to 2022Most Dangerous Countries for Women | 13.7% 186th of 188 | 73.8% 46th of 188 |
| Male Suicide RateSuicide Rate by Country | 7.86 per 100k 52nd of 204 | 42.87 per 100k 201st of 204 |
| Suicide RateSuicide Rate by Country | 5.5 per 100k 57th of 204 | 24.28 per 100k 199th of 204 |
| Female Cigarette SmokersSmoking Rates by Country | 0.2% tied 8th of 164 | 14.2% tied 124th of 164 |
| HIV RateHIV Rates by Country | 29.98 per 100k 34th of 201 | 890 per 100k 170th of 201 |
| Female Tobacco SmokersSmoking Rates by Country | 0.4% tied 7th of 166 | 14.3% 122nd of 166 |
| Heart Disease All Ages DALYs - FemaleHeart Disease Rates by Country | 3,074 per 100k 56th of 204 | 10,105 per 100k 193rd of 204 |
| Unemployment Rate - CIAUnemployment by Country | 9.2% tied 145th of 184 | 2.6% tied 24th of 184 |
| Female Tobacco UsersSmoking Rates by Country | 1.2% tied 19th of 166 | 18.4% 128th of 166 |
| Crude IncidenceCervical Cancer Rates by Country | 2.5 per 100k tied 5th of 176 | 19.6 per 100k 119th of 176 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 8.3% 132nd of 181 | 2.13% 18th of 181 |
| Literacy Rate - FemaleLiteracy Rate by Country | 85.1% 114th of 172 | 99.9% 7th of 172 |
| % Overweight (Age < 5)Childhood Obesity Rates by Country | 2.7% tied 23rd of 163 | 9.5% tied 123rd of 163 |
| Heart Disease All Ages Death Rate - MaleHeart Disease Rates by Country | 165 per 100k 74th of 204 | 627 per 100k 198th of 204 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, Iran or Russia?
- Russia comes out ahead of Iran on 278 of 531 statistics where one end is better, to 241 with 12 ties. Iran leads on Health and Travel. Russia leads on Education, Infrastructure & Energy 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 Russia?
- Iran has a population of 93,168,497 (17th of 235 countries) and Russia has 143,394,458 (9th of 235).
- How do Iran and Russia compare on Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)?
- Life Expectancy at Birth (Years): Iran 77.9 (74th of 215), Russia 73.4 (120th of 215) among countries. Iran ranks better.
- How do Iran and Russia compare on GDP per Person at PPP (International $)?
- GDP per Person at PPP (International $): Iran $19,699 (96th of 184), Russia $49,568 (47th of 184) among countries. Russia ranks better.
- Where does Iran beat Russia most clearly?
- Iran ranks far ahead on Alcoholism % (Alcoholism by Country): 0.33% vs 4.18%; Alcoholism Rate (Alcoholism by Country): 322 per 100k vs 4,034 per 100k; Alcoholism % Female (Alcoholism by Country): 0.18% vs 1.78%.
- Where does Russia beat Iran most clearly?
- Russia ranks far ahead on Anxiety Cases Upper Limit (Anxiety Rates by Country): 5,336 per 100k vs 15,483 per 100k; Anxiety Cases Overall (Anxiety Rates by Country): 4,117 per 100k vs 12,279 per 100k; Anxiety Cases Lower Limit (Anxiety Rates by Country): 3,193 per 100k vs 9,778 per 100k.
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