World Bank · 14 metrics compared
India vs Iran, Islamic Rep.
India and Iran, Islamic Rep. compared across 14 demographic and economic metrics. Iran, Islamic Rep. leads in 5 of the comparable categories.
4
India wins
5
Iran, Islamic Rep. wins
| Metric | India | Iran, Islamic Rep. |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,438,069,596 | 90,608,707 |
| GDP Per Capita | $2,530 | $5,049 |
| Life Expectancy | 72.0 | 77.7 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.88 | 1.20 |
| Urban Population | 35.1% | 76.7% |
| Fertility Rate | 1.98 | 1.70 |
| Infant Mortality (per 1000) | 24.5 | 10.6 |
| Literacy Rate | 81.7% | 88.9% |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.2% | 8.1% |
| Internet Users | 55.9% | 81.7% |
| CO2 Per Capita (tonnes) | — | — |
| Physicians Per 1000 | — | 1.81 |
| Gini Index | 25.5 | 35.9 |
| Forest Area | 24.5% | 6.6% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
India has a population of 1,438,069,596 compared to Iran, Islamic Rep.'s 90,608,707.
Across the metrics compared, India leads in 4 categories while Iran, Islamic Rep. leads in 5. However, "better" depends on what matters most to you — income, cost of living, education, climate, and personal preferences all play a role.
International data from the World Bank Open Data API. Population and economic data are latest available estimates.
Comparison based on World Bank Open Data. Most recent available year used for each metric. Green highlighting indicates favorable values where applicable.