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Overview
Iran has 8.5 times the population of Czechia (Czech Republic): 92.42 million people against 10.89 million (2025).
Their economies are close in size: $362.68B for Iran and $391.03B for Czechia (Czech Republic).
Per person, Czechia (Czech Republic) is the wealthier of the two: $35,917 against $3,924 in GDP per capita.
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GDP (nominal)
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The full table
| Indicator | Iran | Czechia (Czech Republic) | Years | Factbook, Jan 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | ||||
| GDP (nominal) | $362.68B | Higher: $391.03B | 2025 | $436.91B / $345.04B |
| GDP per capita | $3,924 | Higher: $35,917 | 2025 | — / — |
| GDP growth | -2.8% | Higher: 2.6% | 2025 | — / — |
| Inflation | 42.2% | Lower: 2.5% | 2025 | 32.5% / 2.4% |
| Unemployment | 8.3% | Lower: 2.8% | 2025 | — / — |
| Price level (US=100) | — | 59 | — / 2025 | — / — |
| Avg monthly earnings | — | $2,716 | — / 2025 | — / — |
| Minimum wage | Higher: $1,264 | $951 | 2023 / 2025 | — / — |
| Big Mac price | — | $5.43 | — | — / — |
| People | ||||
| Population | 92.42 million | 10.89 million | 2025 | 89.18 million / 10.84 million |
| Population growth | 0.9% | -0.2% | 2025 | — / — |
| Median age | 34.0 yrs | 43.8 yrs | 2025 | — / — |
| Fertility rate | 1.67 | 1.47 | 2025 | — / — |
| Life expectancy | 77.9 yrs | Higher: 80.0 yrs | 2024 | — / — |
| Urban population | 77% | 73% | 2025 | — / — |
| Internet users | 85% | Higher: 88% | 2024 | — / — |
| Geography | ||||
| Area | 1,648,195 km² | 78,865 km² | — | — / — |
| Population density | 56.1/km² | 138.0/km² | 2025 | — / — |
| Environment | ||||
| CO2 emissions | 793 Mt | Lower: 76 Mt | 2024 | — / — |
| CO2 per capita | 8.7 t | Lower: 7.0 t | 2024 | — / — |
| Military | ||||
| Military spending | $7.89B | $6.52B | 2024 | — / — |
| Military spending (% GDP) | 2.0% | 1.9% | 2024 | — / — |
| Armed forces personnel | 650,000 | 27,000 | 2020 | — / — |
Sources by row: World Bank WDI, IMF WEO, UN WPP 2024, ILOSTAT, The Economist. Emphasis marks the stronger figure where one direction is meaningfully better.
Reading the numbers
Economy
Czechia (Czech Republic) grew while the other economy contracted: 2.6% against -2.8%.
Inflation is a serious concern in Iran at 42.2%, while the other economy sits at 2.5%.
People and society
Iran is the far younger society: median age 34.0 versus 43.8 years.
Life expectancy is 2.1 years longer in Czechia (Czech Republic) (80.0 vs 77.9).
Geography
By land area, Iran is 21 times the size of Czechia (Czech Republic): 1,648,195 km² versus 78,865 km².
Czechia (Czech Republic) is far more densely settled: 138 people per km² against 56.
Military
Iran spends 21% more on defence than Czechia (Czech Republic): $7.89B versus $6.52B (World Bank/SIPRI data).
Iran fields the larger armed forces: 650,000 personnel against 27,000 (note: personnel data lags; observation years shown in the table).
Frequently asked
- Is Iran bigger than Czechia (Czech Republic)?
- Iran is larger by land area. Iran covers 1,648,195 km² while Czechia (Czech Republic) covers 78,865 km², so Iran is 21 times the size of the other.
- Which has more people, Iran or Czechia (Czech Republic)?
- Iran has the larger population: 92.42 million versus 10.89 million (World Bank, 2025).
- Is Iran richer than Czechia (Czech Republic)?
- Measured by GDP per capita, Czechia (Czech Republic) is richer: $35,917 against $3,924. Total GDP tells the same story: $362.68B for Iran versus $391.03B for Czechia (Czech Republic).
- Who spends more on their military, Iran or Czechia (Czech Republic)?
- Iran spends more: $7.89B versus $6.52B per year (World Bank, SIPRI-derived data; observation years vary).
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