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Economy power of Afghanistan & Iran

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Afghanistan vs Iran

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Afghanistan Iran
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World Rank 94 1.94 World Rank 39 3.98
The Islamic Republic of Afghanistan is a nation located in Central and South Asia. There are 6 neighboring countries such as Pakistan, Iran, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, and China. The nation has got the GDP (PPP) of around $73 billion according to the data from 2019. Their GDP Per Capita is considered to be one of the lowest in the world with around $2,000. More about Afghanistan The Islamic Republic of Iran is a large country located in Western Asia. Due to its gigantic land coverage and a great population, it is considered to be one of the most important nations in the region. The capital and at the same time the largest city of Iran is Tehran. Interestingly, the nation is home to a large number of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. More about Iran

Gross domestic product (GDP, GDP PPP)

Gross domestic product (GDP)

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(United States of America (USA))

Afghanistan Iran
Position in the ranking of countries 122 (2023) 36 (2023)
GDP [US$] 17,233,051,620 404,625,655,204
Percentage of the other 4.3 % 2348 %

Gross domestic product growth rate

Gross domestic product per capita

Gross domestic product (PPP)

Gross domestic product (PPP) per capita

Gross national income (GNI, Inflation)

Gross national income

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(United States of America (USA))

Afghanistan Iran
Position in the ranking of countries 121 (2023) 36 (2023)
GNI [US$] 17,315,384,702 404,153,752,602
Percentage of the other 4.3 % 2334.1 %

Gross national income per capita

Inflation consumer prices (annual %)

International trade (Export, Import)

External balance on goods and services

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(China)

Afghanistan Iran
Position in the ranking of countries 117 (2023) 133 (2023)
External balance [US$] -5,811,514,183 -15,286,552,147
Percentage of the other 38 % 263 %

External balance on goods and services (% of GDP)

Exports of goods and services (current US$)

Exports of goods and services (% of GDP)

Imports of goods and services (current US$)

Imports of goods and services (% of GDP)

Employment by sector, Unemployment

Unemployment (% of total labor force)

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(Eswatini)

Afghanistan Iran
Position in the ranking of countries 117 (2023) 133 (2023)
Unemployment [%] 13.30 9.19
Percentage of the other 144.7 % 69.1 %

Employment in agriculture (% of total employment)

Employment in industry (% of total employment)

Employment in services (% of total employment)

Vulnerable employment (% of total employment)

Population (total, growth, density, demgraphy)

Total population

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(India)

Afghanistan Iran
Position in the ranking of countries 34 (2023) 17 (2023)
Population 41,454,761 90,608,707
Percentage of the other 45.8 % 218.6 %

Population growth (annual %)

Density

Gender

Demography