Which has more people, Iran or United States?

Iran has a population of 93,168,497 (17th of 235 countries) and United States has 349,035,494 (3rd of 235).

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

Life Expectancy at Birth (Years): Iran 77.9 (74th of 215), United States 78.9 (60th of 215) among countries. United States ranks better.

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

GDP per Person at PPP (International $): Iran $19,699 (96th of 184), United States $90,027 (10th of 184) among countries. United States ranks better.

Where does Iran beat United States most clearly?

Iran ranks far ahead on Alcoholism % Female (Alcoholism by Country): 0.18% vs 2.03%; Alcoholism Rate Female (Alcoholism by Country): 180 per 100k vs 1,950 per 100k; Price Level (US = 100) (Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank)): 19.9 vs 100.0.

Where does United States beat Iran most clearly?

United States ranks far ahead on Government Response (higher is better) (Countries that Still Have Slavery): 67.0% vs 8%; LP Enterprise Conditions (Legatum Prosperity Index): 3rd vs 162nd; Stomach Cancer Mortality ASR (Stomach Cancer Rates by Country): 1.6 cases per 100k vs 15.4 cases per 100k.

Iran vs United States

United States comes out ahead of Iran on 321 of 523 statistics where one end is better, to 192 with 10 ties. Iran leads on Health and Travel. United States leads on Law, Politics & Government and Population and 8 more categories.

523 statistics with a better end, compared

Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 10 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.

Iran

Wins: 192
Avg. percentile: 43
Categories led: 2

United States

Wins: 321
Avg. percentile: 56
Categories led: 11

At a glance

Headline statistics, each ranked among all countries.

Statistic	Iran	United States
Population	93,168,497 17th of 235	349,035,494 3rd of 235
Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)Health Indicators by Country (World Bank)	77.9 74th of 215	78.9 60th of 215
GDP per Person at PPP (International $)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank)	$19,699 96th of 184	$90,027 10th of 184
Unemployment Rate (%)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank)	8.3% 132nd of 181	4.2% 70th of 181
Access to Electricity (% of People)Development Indicators by Country (World Bank)	100.0% tied 1st of 214	100.0% tied 1st of 214
Infant Deaths per 1,000 BirthsHealth Indicators by Country (World Bank)	10.3 83rd of 195	5.5 tied 53rd of 195
GDP per Person (US$)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank)	$3,924 129th of 185	$90,027 7th of 185

By category

Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.

LawUnited States · 6 statistics
Politics & GovernmentUnited States · 35 statistics
PopulationUnited States · 19 statistics
Infrastructure & EnergyUnited States · 35 statistics
Tech & BusinessUnited States · 20 statistics
EducationUnited States · 7 statistics
Manufacturing & MiningUnited States · 3 statistics
CultureUnited States · 70 statistics
EnvironmentUnited States · 44 statistics
EconomicsUnited States · 70 statistics
HealthIran · 193 statistics
TravelIran · 9 statistics
Crime & SafetyUnited States · 46 statistics

Biggest differences

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

Statistic	Iran	United States
Government Response (higher is better)Countries that Still Have Slavery	8% 172nd of 174	67.0% tied 2nd of 174
Alcoholism % FemaleAlcoholism by Country	0.18% 4th of 204	2.03% 200th of 204
Alcoholism Rate FemaleAlcoholism by Country	180 per 100k 4th of 204	1,950 per 100k 200th of 204
LP Enterprise ConditionsLegatum Prosperity Index	162nd 162nd of 167	3rd 3rd of 167
Price Level (US = 100)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank)	19.9 4th of 184	100.0 179th of 184
Stomach Cancer Mortality ASRStomach Cancer Rates by Country	15.4 cases per 100k 183rd of 185	1.6 cases per 100k tied 7th of 185
Economic Freedom ScoreFreest Countries	4.37 159th of 163	8.1 5th of 163
EFW Score (Fraser)Capitalist Countries	4.4 159th of 163	8.1 5th of 163
% Stomach Cancer Mortality at 74Stomach Cancer Rates by Country	1.5% tied 178th of 184	0.18% 6th of 184
Human Freedom IndexFreedom Index by Country	3.78 164th of 165	8.71 15th of 165
GII Institutions RankMost Innovative Countries	133rd 132nd of 132	17th 17th of 132
Legal Status of ExecutionsMost Strict Countries in the World	-1.77 15th of 174	2.85 164th of 174
Restaurant Price IndexCost of Living by Country	16.9 11th of 136	69.3 127th of 136
Personal Freedom ScoreFreedom Index by Country	3.36 161st of 163	9.15 22nd of 163
Change in Colon Cancer Rates 1990-2017Colon Cancer Rate by Country	63.3% 169th of 191	-15.1% 7th of 191
Monthly Cost Of Living (Living Cost)Cost of Living by Country	$549 22nd of 196	$2,522 188th of 196
WJP RoLI Open Government ScoreWorld Justice Project (WJP) Rule of Law Index	0.27 tied 139th of 142	0.72 20th of 142
Median Fixed Broadband DL SpeedInternet Speeds by Country	20.99 Mbps 139th of 156	302.68 Mbps 8th of 156
V-Dem PCI ScoreV Dem Democracy Index by Country	0.1 tied 169th of 175	0.64 tied 20th of 175
Broadband Cost per MonthInternet Cost by Country	$0.55 1st of 205	$54.44 172nd of 205
Alcoholism %Alcoholism by Country	0.33% 9th of 204	2.92% 178th of 204
Quality of Life Score (CEO World)Standard of Living by Country	58.97 196th of 196	91.59 34th of 196
Cost of Living Index (Numbeo)Cost of Living by Country	23.6 12th of 136	64.9 124th of 136
Head of Government Annual SalaryWhat Country has the Highest Paid Government Leader?	$20,400 134th of 158	$400,000 4th of 158
Cost Of Living Plus Rent Index (Numbeo)Cost of Living by Country	16.2 10th of 154	56.3 136th of 154
Alcoholism RateAlcoholism by Country	322 per 100k 9th of 204	2,781 per 100k 176th of 204
LP Personal FreedomLegatum Prosperity Index	165th 165th of 167	29th 29th of 167
Global Innovation Index Business Sophistication RankMost Innovative Countries	110th 109th of 132	2nd 2nd of 132
Local Purchasing Power Index (Numbeo)Cost of Living by Country	28.4 116th of 136	146.2 6th of 136
Mean Download SpeedInternet Speeds by Country	9.72 Mbps 190th of 223	161.97 Mbps 12th of 223

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Quick answers

Which is better, Iran or United States?: United States comes out ahead of Iran on 321 of 523 statistics where one end is better, to 192 with 10 ties. Iran leads on Health and Travel. United States 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 United States?: Iran has a population of 93,168,497 (17th of 235 countries) and United States has 349,035,494 (3rd of 235).
How do Iran and United States compare on Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)?: Life Expectancy at Birth (Years): Iran 77.9 (74th of 215), United States 78.9 (60th of 215) among countries. United States ranks better.
How do Iran and United States compare on GDP per Person at PPP (International $)?: GDP per Person at PPP (International $): Iran $19,699 (96th of 184), United States $90,027 (10th of 184) among countries. United States ranks better.
Where does Iran beat United States most clearly?: Iran ranks far ahead on Alcoholism % Female (Alcoholism by Country): 0.18% vs 2.03%; Alcoholism Rate Female (Alcoholism by Country): 180 per 100k vs 1,950 per 100k; Price Level (US = 100) (Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank)): 19.9 vs 100.0.
Where does United States beat Iran most clearly?: United States ranks far ahead on Government Response (higher is better) (Countries that Still Have Slavery): 67.0% vs 8%; LP Enterprise Conditions (Legatum Prosperity Index): 3rd vs 162nd; Stomach Cancer Mortality ASR (Stomach Cancer Rates by Country): 1.6 cases per 100k vs 15.4 cases per 100k.

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