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IndiavsIran

See the biggest differences first, then scan the geographic, economic, and practical reference data.

This comparison uses the latest available atlas values for each country; reporting years can differ by metric.

The biggest differences first

Population

India is higher

India records 1,450,935,791, about 15.8× the other value.

Surface area

India is higher

India records 3,287,260 km², about 1.88× the other value.

Nominal GDP

India is higher

India records $3.91 trillion, about 8.23× the other value.

What stands out

Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.

Population

🇮🇳 India1,450,935,791
🇮🇷 Iran91,567,738

India’s population is about 15.8× that of Iran, a difference of 1,359,368,053.

Surface area

🇮🇳 India3,287,260 km²
🇮🇷 Iran1,745,150 km²

India’s surface area is 88% larger than that of Iran, a difference of 1,542,110 km².

Population density

🇮🇳 India441 /km²
🇮🇷 Iran52.5 /km²

India’s population density is 741% higher than that of Iran, a difference of 389 /km².

Nominal GDP

🇮🇳 India$3.91 trillion · 2024
🇮🇷 Iran$475.25 billion · 2024

India’s nominal GDP is 723% larger than that of Iran, a difference of $3.43 trillion.

GDP per capita

🇮🇳 India$2,695 · 2024
🇮🇷 Iran$5,190 · 2024

Iran’s GDP per capita is 93% higher than that of India, a difference of $2,495.

Values use the latest available observations in WorldSumma. Economic reporting years are shown when available and can differ by country.

Full side-by-side comparison

Capital

New Delhi

Tehran

Population

1,450,935,791

91,567,738

Surface area

3,287,260 km²

1,745,150 km²

Population density

441 /km²

52.5 /km²

Nominal GDP

$3.91 trillion · 2024

$475.25 billion · 2024

GDP per capita

$2,695 · 2024

$5,190 · 2024

Region

Asia

Asia

Subregion

Southern Asia

Southern Asia

Currency

Indian rupee · INR · ₹

Iranian rial · IRR · ﷼

Nationality

Indian

Iranian, Persian

Phone code

+91

+98

Internet domain

.in

.ir

ISO codes

IN / IND

IR / IRN

Time zone

Asia/Kolkata

Asia/Tehran

Native name

भारत

ایران

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About India

India, a vast tapestry of cultures, languages, and landscapes, captivates the world with its rich heritage and dynamic spirit. From bustling metropolises to serene villages, the nation’s diversity and resilience make it a remarkable place to explore.

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About Iran

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 →

India & Iran: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the capital of India?

The capital of India is New Delhi.

What is the population of India?

India has a recorded population of approximately 1,450,935,791 people.

How big is India?

India covers an area of about 3,287,260 km².

What is the population density of India?

India has a population density of roughly 441 /km² (people per square kilometre).

What is the GDP of India?

India has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $3.91 trillion as of 2024.

What is the GDP per capita of India?

India has a GDP per capita of approximately $2,695.

What currency is used in India?

India uses the Indian rupee (INR), with the symbol ₹.

Where is India located?

India is located in Southern Asia, Asia.

What is the native name of India?

The native name of India is भारत.

What are people from India called?

People from India are referred to as Indian.

What is the phone calling code for India?

The international dialing code for India is +91.

What is the internet domain for India?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for India is .in.

What time zone is India in?

India uses the Asia/Kolkata time zone.

What is India known for?

India, a vast tapestry of cultures, languages, and landscapes, captivates the world with its rich heritage and dynamic spirit. From bustling metropolises to serene villages, the nation’s diversity and resilience make it a remarkable place to explore.

What is the capital of Iran?

The capital of Iran is Tehran.

What is the population of Iran?

Iran has a recorded population of approximately 91,567,738 people.

How big is Iran?

Iran covers an area of about 1,745,150 km².

What is the population density of Iran?

Iran has a population density of roughly 52.5 /km² (people per square kilometre).

What is the GDP of Iran?

Iran has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $475.25 billion as of 2024.

What is the GDP per capita of Iran?

Iran has a GDP per capita of approximately $5,190.

What currency is used in Iran?

Iran uses the Iranian rial (IRR), with the symbol ﷼.

Where is Iran located?

Iran is located in Southern Asia, Asia.

What is the native name of Iran?

The native name of Iran is ایران.

What are people from Iran called?

People from Iran are referred to as Iranian, Persian.

What is the phone calling code for Iran?

The international dialing code for Iran is +98.

What is the internet domain for Iran?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Iran is .ir.

What time zone is Iran in?

Iran uses the Asia/Tehran time zone.

What is Iran known for?

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.