Iran vs Thailand
Thailand comes out ahead of Iran on 314 of 534 statistics where one end is better, to 213 with 7 ties. Thailand leads on Travel, Law and Politics & Government and 9 more categories.
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all countries.
| Statistic | Iran | Thailand |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 93,168,497 17th of 235 | 71,559,614 21st of 235 |
| Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)Health Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 77.9 74th of 215 | 76.6 88th of 215 |
| GDP per Person at PPP (International $)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank) | $19,699 96th of 184 | $26,250 76th of 184 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 8.3% 132nd of 181 | 0.78% 4th of 181 |
| Access to Electricity (% of People)Development Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 100.0% tied 1st of 214 | 100.0% tied 1st of 214 |
| Infant Deaths per 1,000 BirthsHealth Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 10.3 83rd of 195 | 7.7 tied 66th of 195 |
| GDP per Person (US$)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank) | $3,924 129th of 185 | $8,057 91st of 185 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- TravelThailand · 9 statistics
- LawThailand · 6 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentThailand · 36 statistics
- CultureThailand · 70 statistics
- PopulationThailand · 18 statistics
- EconomicsThailand · 71 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyThailand · 36 statistics
- Manufacturing & MiningThailand · 3 statistics
- Tech & BusinessThailand · 20 statistics
- Crime & SafetyThailand · 46 statistics
- EnvironmentThailand · 44 statistics
- HealthThailand · 201 statistics
- EducationEven · 10 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 118 countries.
| Statistic | Iran | Thailand |
|---|---|---|
| Misery IndexWorst Countries to Live in | 95.9 175th of 178 | 3.1 3rd of 178 |
| Anxiety Cases Upper LimitAnxiety Rates by Country | 15,483 per 100k 201st of 203 | 3,305 per 100k 6th of 203 |
| Anxiety Cases OverallAnxiety Rates by Country | 12,279 per 100k 200th of 203 | 2,581 per 100k 6th of 203 |
| Anxiety Cases Lower LimitAnxiety Rates by Country | 9,778 per 100k 200th of 203 | 1,974 per 100k 8th of 203 |
| Inflation RateInflation Rate by Country | 48.6% 158th of 159 | -0.28% 13th of 159 |
| Stomach Cancer Mortality ASRStomach Cancer Rates by Country | 15.4 cases per 100k 183rd of 185 | 2.4 cases per 100k tied 24th of 185 |
| % Stomach Cancer Mortality at 74Stomach Cancer Rates by Country | 1.5% tied 178th of 184 | 0.27% tied 24th of 184 |
| Median Fixed Broadband DL SpeedInternet Speeds by Country | 20.99 Mbps 139th of 156 | 275.26 Mbps 10th of 156 |
| Stomach Cancer ASRStomach Cancer Rates by Country | 19.4 cases per 100k tied 181st of 185 | 3.3 cases per 100k tied 27th of 185 |
| Total Daily CostsCheapest Countries to Visit | $146 tied 194th of 231 | $64.00 6th of 231 |
| International and Peace and Security Rank GCI v1.6Good Country Index by Country | 171st 167th of 171 | 27th 27th of 171 |
| Heart Disease Age-Standardized Prevalence RateHeart Disease Rates by Country | 8,465 per 100k 168th of 204 | 4,818 per 100k 1st of 204 |
| Heart Disease Age-Standardized Prevalence Rate - MaleHeart Disease Rates by Country | 9,269 per 100k 168th of 204 | 5,170 per 100k 1st of 204 |
| Pct Stomach Cancer Risk at 74Stomach Cancer Rates by Country | 2.4% 181st of 184 | 0.39% 34th of 184 |
| Daily Accommodation CostCheapest Countries to Visit | $72.00 tied 178th of 231 | $28.00 tied 5th of 231 |
| Crude IncidenceCervical Cancer Rates by Country | 2.5 per 100k tied 5th of 176 | 25.6 per 100k 141st of 176 |
| Women’s Employment 2020 to 2024Most Dangerous Countries for Women | 14.8% 196th of 198 | 76.5% tied 43rd of 198 |
| Unemployment Rate - CIAUnemployment by Country | 9.2% tied 145th of 184 | 0.7% 4th of 184 |
| Depressive Disorder RateDepression Rates by Country | 4.8 per 100k 169th of 202 | 2.86 per 100k 14th of 202 |
| Women’s Employment 2018 to 2022Most Dangerous Countries for Women | 13.7% 186th of 188 | 74.6% 42nd of 188 |
| Women’s Employment 2011 to 2016Most Dangerous Countries for Women | 13.1% 168th of 169 | 66.3% 40th of 169 |
| Government Response (higher is better)Countries that Still Have Slavery | 8% 172nd of 174 | 55.0% tied 38th of 174 |
| EIU Political Participation ScoreDemocracy Index by Country | 3.33 tied 128th of 165 | 8.33 tied 8th of 165 |
| Daily Local Transport CostCheapest Countries to Visit | $17.00 tied 152nd of 231 | $8.00 tied 5th of 231 |
| Daily Entertainment CostCheapest Countries to Visit | $26.00 tied 166th of 231 | $13.00 tied 10th of 231 |
| Unemployment Rate - ILOUnemployment by Country | 9.1% 118th of 155 | 0.9% tied 5th of 155 |
| Heart Disease Age-Standardized Prevalence Rate - FemaleHeart Disease Rates by Country | 7,669 per 100k 156th of 204 | 4,510 per 100k 10th of 204 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 8.3% 132nd of 181 | 0.78% 4th of 181 |
| Workforce Participation RateWorkforce Participation by Country | 39.918 173rd of 181 | 66.042 47th of 181 |
| HIV Rates MaleHIV Rates by Country | 37.53 per 100k 34th of 201 | 819 per 100k 172nd of 201 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, Iran or Thailand?
- Thailand comes out ahead of Iran on 314 of 534 statistics where one end is better, to 213 with 7 ties. Thailand leads on Travel, Law and Politics & Government and 9 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
- Which has more people, Iran or Thailand?
- Iran has a population of 93,168,497 (17th of 235 countries) and Thailand has 71,559,614 (21st of 235).
- How do Iran and Thailand compare on Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)?
- Life Expectancy at Birth (Years): Iran 77.9 (74th of 215), Thailand 76.6 (88th of 215) among countries. Iran ranks better.
- How do Iran and Thailand compare on GDP per Person at PPP (International $)?
- GDP per Person at PPP (International $): Iran $19,699 (96th of 184), Thailand $26,250 (76th of 184) among countries. Thailand ranks better.
- Where does Iran beat Thailand most clearly?
- Iran ranks far ahead on Crude Incidence (Cervical Cancer Rates by Country): 2.5 per 100k vs 25.6 per 100k; HIV Rates Male (HIV Rates by Country): 37.53 per 100k vs 819 per 100k.
- Where does Thailand beat Iran most clearly?
- Thailand ranks far ahead on Misery Index (Worst Countries to Live in): 3.1 vs 95.9; Anxiety Cases Upper Limit (Anxiety Rates by Country): 3,305 per 100k vs 15,483 per 100k; Anxiety Cases Overall (Anxiety Rates by Country): 2,581 per 100k vs 12,279 per 100k.
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