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IranvsNepal

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

Iran is higher

Iran records 91,567,738, about 3.09× the other value.

Surface area

Iran is higher

Iran records 1,745,150 km², about 11.9× the other value.

Nominal GDP

Iran is higher

Iran records $475.25 billion, about 11.1× the other value.

What stands out

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

Population

🇮🇷 Iran91,567,738
🇳🇵 Nepal29,651,054

Iran’s population is 209% larger than that of Nepal, a difference of 61,916,684.

Surface area

🇮🇷 Iran1,745,150 km²
🇳🇵 Nepal147,180 km²

Iran’s surface area is about 11.9× that of Nepal, a difference of 1,597,970 km².

Population density

🇮🇷 Iran52.5 /km²
🇳🇵 Nepal201 /km²

Nepal’s population density is 284% higher than that of Iran, a difference of 149 /km².

Nominal GDP

🇮🇷 Iran$475.25 billion · 2024
🇳🇵 Nepal$42.91 billion · 2024

Iran’s nominal GDP is about 11.1× that of Nepal, a difference of $432.34 billion.

GDP per capita

🇮🇷 Iran$5,190 · 2024
🇳🇵 Nepal$1,447 · 2024

Iran’s GDP per capita is 259% higher than that of Nepal, a difference of $3,743.

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

Tehran

Kathmandu

Population

91,567,738

29,651,054

Surface area

1,745,150 km²

147,180 km²

Population density

52.5 /km²

201 /km²

Nominal GDP

$475.25 billion · 2024

$42.91 billion · 2024

GDP per capita

$5,190 · 2024

$1,447 · 2024

Region

Asia

Asia

Subregion

Southern Asia

Southern Asia

Currency

Iranian rial · IRR · ﷼

Nepalese rupee · NPR · ₨

Nationality

Iranian, Persian

Nepali, Nepalese

Phone code

+98

+977

Internet domain

.ir

.np

ISO codes

IR / IRN

NP / NPL

Time zone

Asia/Tehran

Asia/Kathmandu

Native name

ایران

नपल

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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.

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About Nepal

Nepal, officially the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal, is a landlocked country located in South Asia. It is mainly situated in the Himalayas but also includes parts of the Indo-Gangetic Plain. Nepal is the 49th largest country by land area and the 41st largest by population.

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Iran & Nepal: Frequently Asked Questions

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.

What is the capital of Nepal?

The capital of Nepal is Kathmandu.

What is the population of Nepal?

Nepal has a recorded population of approximately 29,651,054 people.

How big is Nepal?

Nepal covers an area of about 147,180 km².

What is the population density of Nepal?

Nepal has a population density of roughly 201 /km² (people per square kilometre).

What is the GDP of Nepal?

Nepal has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $42.91 billion as of 2024.

What is the GDP per capita of Nepal?

Nepal has a GDP per capita of approximately $1,447.

What currency is used in Nepal?

Nepal uses the Nepalese rupee (NPR), with the symbol ₨.

Where is Nepal located?

Nepal is located in Southern Asia, Asia.

What is the native name of Nepal?

The native name of Nepal is नपल.

What are people from Nepal called?

People from Nepal are referred to as Nepali, Nepalese.

What is the phone calling code for Nepal?

The international dialing code for Nepal is +977.

What is the internet domain for Nepal?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Nepal is .np.

What time zone is Nepal in?

Nepal uses the Asia/Kathmandu time zone.

What is Nepal known for?

Nepal, officially the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal, is a landlocked country located in South Asia. It is mainly situated in the Himalayas but also includes parts of the Indo-Gangetic Plain. Nepal is the 49th largest country by land area and the 41st largest by population.