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Economy power of Iran & Saudi Arabia

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Iran vs Saudi Arabia

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World Rank 36 4.1 World Rank
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 The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is the second largest country in the Arab World. Most of the Arabian Peninsula is controlled by the nation. Located in Western Asia, Saudi Arabia covers more than 2.15 million square kilometers. As a result, it is also the fifth-largest nation in Asia and 12th-largest in the entire world. More about Saudi Arabia

Gross domestic product (GDP, GDP PPP)

Gross domestic product (GDP)

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(United States of America (USA))

Iran Saudi Arabia
Position in the ranking of countries 40 (2021) 18 (2021)
GDP [US$] 359,713,152,725 833,541,236,569
Percentage of the other 43.2 % 231.7 %

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))

Iran Saudi Arabia
Position in the ranking of countries 36 (2021) 19 (2020)
GNI [US$] 360,910,985,242 717,195,466,666
Percentage of the other 50.3 % 198.7 %

Gross national income per capita

Inflation consumer prices (annual %)

International trade (Export, Import)

External balance on goods and services

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(China)

Iran Saudi Arabia
Position in the ranking of countries 35 (2021) 8 (2021)
External balance [US$] 4,692,925,441 86,870,240,458
Percentage of the other 5.4 % 1851.1 %

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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(South Africa)

Iran Saudi Arabia
Position in the ranking of countries 35 (2021) 8 (2021)
Unemployment [%] 10.82 6.69
Percentage of the other 161.7 % 61.8 %

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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(China)

Iran Saudi Arabia
Position in the ranking of countries 17 (2021) 39 (2021)
Population 87,923,432 35,950,396
Percentage of the other 244.6 % 40.9 %

Population growth (annual %)

Density

Gender

Demography