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Population
Surface area
Nominal GDP
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Iran’s population is about 116× that of Bhutan, a difference of 90,776,214.
Iran’s surface area is about 45.5× that of Bhutan, a difference of 1,706,760 km².
Iran’s population density is 154% higher than that of Bhutan, a difference of 31.9 /km².
Iran’s nominal GDP is about 158× that of Bhutan, a difference of $472.24 billion.
Iran’s GDP per capita is 35% higher than that of Bhutan, a difference of $1,359.
Values use the latest available observations in WorldSumma. Economic reporting years are shown when available and can differ by country.
Thimphu
Tehran
791,524
91,567,738
38,390 km²
1,745,150 km²
20.6 /km²
52.5 /km²
$3.01 billion · 2023
$475.25 billion · 2024
$3,831 · 2023
$5,190 · 2024
Asia
Asia
Southern Asia
Southern Asia
Bhutanese ngultrum · BTN · Nu.
Iranian rial · IRR · ﷼
Bhutanese
Iranian, Persian
+975
+98
.bt
.ir
BT / BTN
IR / IRN
Asia/Thimphu
Asia/Tehran
ʼbrug-yul
ایران
| Measure | Bhutan | Iran |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Thimphu | Tehran |
| Population | 791,524 | 91,567,738 |
| Surface area | 38,390 km² | 1,745,150 km² |
| Population density | 20.6 /km² | 52.5 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $3.01 billion · 2023 | $475.25 billion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $3,831 · 2023 | $5,190 · 2024 |
| Region | Asia | Asia |
| Subregion | Southern Asia | Southern Asia |
| Currency | Bhutanese ngultrum · BTN · Nu. | Iranian rial · IRR · ﷼ |
| Nationality | Bhutanese | Iranian, Persian |
| Phone code | +975 | +98 |
| Internet domain | .bt | .ir |
| ISO codes | BT / BTN | IR / IRN |
| Time zone | Asia/Thimphu | Asia/Tehran |
| Native name | ʼbrug-yul | ایران |
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Nestled high in the Eastern Himalayas, Bhutan is a kingdom where ancient monasteries perch atop mist‑shrouded peaks and vibrant festivals pulse through bustling valleys, offering travelers a rare glimpse into a nation that balances tradition with progressive stewardship of its natural environment.
Full Bhutan profile →Iran, known historically as Persia, is a land of ancient civilization and striking contrasts, stretching from the rugged Zagros Mountains to the vast deserts of Dasht-e Kavir, and boasting a rich tapestry of cultural heritage that continues to shape its modern identity.
Full Iran profile →The capital of Bhutan is Thimphu.
Bhutan has a recorded population of approximately 791,524 people.
Bhutan covers an area of about 38,390 km².
Bhutan has a population density of roughly 20.6 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Bhutan has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $3.01 billion as of 2023.
Bhutan has a GDP per capita of approximately $3,831.
Bhutan uses the Bhutanese ngultrum (BTN), with the symbol Nu..
Bhutan is located in Southern Asia, Asia.
The native name of Bhutan is ʼbrug-yul.
People from Bhutan are referred to as Bhutanese.
The international dialing code for Bhutan is +975.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Bhutan is .bt.
Bhutan uses the Asia/Thimphu time zone.
Nestled high in the Eastern Himalayas, Bhutan is a kingdom where ancient monasteries perch atop mist‑shrouded peaks and vibrant festivals pulse through bustling valleys, offering travelers a rare glimpse into a nation that balances tradition with progressive stewardship of its natural environment.
The capital of Iran is Tehran.
Iran has a recorded population of approximately 91,567,738 people.
Iran covers an area of about 1,745,150 km².
Iran has a population density of roughly 52.5 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Iran has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $475.25 billion as of 2024.
Iran has a GDP per capita of approximately $5,190.
Iran uses the Iranian rial (IRR), with the symbol ﷼.
Iran is located in Southern Asia, Asia.
The native name of Iran is ایران.
People from Iran are referred to as Iranian, Persian.
The international dialing code for Iran is +98.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Iran is .ir.
Iran uses the Asia/Tehran time zone.
Iran, known historically as Persia, is a land of ancient civilization and striking contrasts, stretching from the rugged Zagros Mountains to the vast deserts of Dasht-e Kavir, and boasting a rich tapestry of cultural heritage that continues to shape its modern identity.