Iran vs Vietnam
Vietnam comes out ahead of Iran on 293 of 512 statistics where one end is better, to 208 with 11 ties. Vietnam leads on Travel, Law and Population and 10 more categories.
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all countries.
| Statistic | Iran | Vietnam |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 93,168,497 17th of 235 | 102,177,431 16th of 235 |
| Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)Health Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 77.9 74th of 215 | 74.7 106th of 215 |
| GDP per Person at PPP (International $)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank) | $19,699 96th of 184 | $18,088 101st of 184 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 8.3% 132nd of 181 | 1.52% 11th of 181 |
| Access to Electricity (% of People)Development Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 100.0% tied 1st of 214 | 100.0% tied 1st of 214 |
| Infant Deaths per 1,000 BirthsHealth Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 10.3 83rd of 195 | 12.0 tied 92nd of 195 |
| GDP per Person (US$)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank) | $3,924 129th of 185 | $5,066 116th of 185 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- TravelVietnam · 9 statistics
- LawVietnam · 6 statistics
- PopulationVietnam · 19 statistics
- Manufacturing & MiningVietnam · 3 statistics
- CultureVietnam · 70 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyVietnam · 35 statistics
- EconomicsVietnam · 70 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentVietnam · 36 statistics
- Crime & SafetyVietnam · 46 statistics
- EducationVietnam · 9 statistics
- Tech & BusinessVietnam · 20 statistics
- EnvironmentVietnam · 44 statistics
- HealthVietnam · 193 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 118 countries.
| Statistic | Iran | Vietnam |
|---|---|---|
| Anxiety Cases OverallAnxiety Rates by Country | 12,279 per 100k 200th of 203 | 2,263 per 100k 1st of 203 |
| Anxiety Cases Upper LimitAnxiety Rates by Country | 15,483 per 100k 201st of 203 | 2,777 per 100k 2nd of 203 |
| Anxiety Cases Lower LimitAnxiety Rates by Country | 9,778 per 100k 200th of 203 | 1,741 per 100k 2nd of 203 |
| Women’s Employment 2018 to 2022Most Dangerous Countries for Women | 13.7% 186th of 188 | 82.0% 7th of 188 |
| GDP Growth (%)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank) | -2.83% 184th of 185 | 8.02% 10th of 185 |
| Women’s Employment 2020 to 2024Most Dangerous Countries for Women | 14.8% 196th of 198 | 82.6% 11th of 198 |
| Female ParticipationLabor Force Participation Rate by Country | 16.1% 182nd of 186 | 69.1% 15th of 186 |
| Women’s Employment 2011 to 2016Most Dangerous Countries for Women | 13.1% 168th of 169 | 75.7% 18th of 169 |
| Workforce Participation WomenWorkforce Participation by Country | 13.307 177th of 181 | 68.759 17th of 181 |
| Misery IndexWorst Countries to Live in | 95.9 175th of 178 | 10.7 23rd of 178 |
| Workforce Participation RateWorkforce Participation by Country | 39.918 173rd of 181 | 73.329 20th of 181 |
| Labor Force ParticipationLabor Force Participation Rate by Country | 42.8% 173rd of 186 | 73.6% 16th of 186 |
| Total Daily CostsCheapest Countries to Visit | $146 tied 194th of 231 | $50.00 tied 1st of 231 |
| Median Fixed Broadband DL SpeedInternet Speeds by Country | 20.99 Mbps 139th of 156 | 273.64 Mbps 11th of 156 |
| Depressive Disorder RateDepression Rates by Country | 4.8 per 100k 169th of 202 | 2.72 per 100k 5th of 202 |
| Mean Speed ScoreRoad Quality by Country | 94 tied 18th of 155 | 51 tied 142nd of 155 |
| Heart Disease Age-Standardized Prevalence RateHeart Disease Rates by Country | 8,465 per 100k 168th of 204 | 5,018 per 100k 4th of 204 |
| Heart Disease Age-Standardized Prevalence Rate - MaleHeart Disease Rates by Country | 9,269 per 100k 168th of 204 | 5,568 per 100k 5th of 204 |
| Daily Accommodation CostCheapest Countries to Visit | $72.00 tied 178th of 231 | $21.00 1st of 231 |
| Vacc. Rate POL3Vaccination Rates by Country | 99.0% tied 1st of 192 | 73.0% tied 159th of 192 |
| Daily Entertainment CostCheapest Countries to Visit | $26.00 tied 166th of 231 | $10.00 4th of 231 |
| Daily Local Transport CostCheapest Countries to Visit | $17.00 tied 152nd of 231 | $6.00 tied 1st of 231 |
| Est. Diabetes PrevalenceDiabetes Rates by Country | 13.4% tied 167th of 211 | 3.4% tied 9th of 211 |
| Unemployment Rate - CIAUnemployment by Country | 9.2% tied 145th of 184 | 1.5% tied 9th of 184 |
| Female Obesity Rate (GOO)Obesity Rates by Country | 31.2% 146th of 199 | 1.7% tied 3rd of 199 |
| Heart Disease Age-Standardized Prevalence Rate - FemaleHeart Disease Rates by Country | 7,669 per 100k 156th of 204 | 4,578 per 100k 11th of 204 |
| Absence of Legal Discrimination (0 to 100)Most Dangerous Countries for Women | 31.3 196th of 198 | 88.1 tied 57th of 198 |
| Unemployment Rate - ILOUnemployment by Country | 9.1% 118th of 155 | 1.5% tied 11th of 155 |
| % Overweight (Age < 5)Childhood Obesity Rates by Country | 2.7% tied 23rd of 163 | 10.5% 133rd of 163 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 8.3% 132nd of 181 | 1.52% 11th of 181 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, Iran or Vietnam?
- Vietnam comes out ahead of Iran on 293 of 512 statistics where one end is better, to 208 with 11 ties. Vietnam leads on Travel, Law and Population and 10 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
- Which has more people, Iran or Vietnam?
- Iran has a population of 93,168,497 (17th of 235 countries) and Vietnam has 102,177,431 (16th of 235).
- How do Iran and Vietnam compare on Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)?
- Life Expectancy at Birth (Years): Iran 77.9 (74th of 215), Vietnam 74.7 (106th of 215) among countries. Iran ranks better.
- How do Iran and Vietnam compare on GDP per Person at PPP (International $)?
- GDP per Person at PPP (International $): Iran $19,699 (96th of 184), Vietnam $18,088 (101st of 184) among countries. Iran ranks better.
- Where does Iran beat Vietnam most clearly?
- Iran ranks far ahead on Mean Speed Score (Road Quality by Country): 94 vs 51; Vacc. Rate POL3 (Vaccination Rates by Country): 99.0% vs 73.0%; % Overweight (Age < 5) (Childhood Obesity Rates by Country): 2.7% vs 10.5%.
- Where does Vietnam beat Iran most clearly?
- Vietnam ranks far ahead on Anxiety Cases Overall (Anxiety Rates by Country): 2,263 per 100k vs 12,279 per 100k; Anxiety Cases Upper Limit (Anxiety Rates by Country): 2,777 per 100k vs 15,483 per 100k; Anxiety Cases Lower Limit (Anxiety Rates by Country): 1,741 per 100k vs 9,778 per 100k.
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