World Bank · 14 metrics compared
Iran, Islamic Rep. vs United Kingdom
Iran, Islamic Rep. and United Kingdom compared across 14 demographic and economic metrics. United Kingdom leads in 8 of the comparable categories.
1
Iran, Islamic Rep. wins
8
United Kingdom wins
| Metric | Iran, Islamic Rep. | United Kingdom |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 90,608,707 | 68,492,000 |
| GDP Per Capita | $5,049 | $49,944 |
| Life Expectancy | 77.7 | 81.2 |
| Population Growth Rate | 1.20 | 1.30 |
| Urban Population | 76.7% | 83.2% |
| Fertility Rate | 1.70 | 1.56 |
| Infant Mortality (per 1000) | 10.6 | 4.1 |
| Literacy Rate | 88.9% | - |
| Unemployment Rate | 8.1% | 4.0% |
| Internet Users | 81.7% | 95.5% |
| CO2 Per Capita (tonnes) | - | - |
| Physicians Per 1000 | 1.81 | 3.30 |
| Gini Index | 35.9 | 32.7 |
| Forest Area | 6.6% | 13.3% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Iran, Islamic Rep. has a population of 90,608,707 compared to United Kingdom's 68,492,000.
Across the metrics compared, Iran, Islamic Rep. leads in 1 categories while United Kingdom leads in 8. 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.