Iran, Islamic Republic of vs North America: Surface area
Iran, Islamic Republic of
1.75 million sq. km
in 2023
North America
25.47 million sq. km
in 2023
Iran, Islamic Republic of rank
18th
North America rank
14th
Surface area over time
- Iran, Islamic Republic of
- North America
How they compare
North America currently reports 25.47 million sq. km against 1.75 million sq. km in Iran, Islamic Republic of, a difference of 23.73 million sq. km.
That makes North America's figure about 14.6 times Iran, Islamic Republic of's.
Across all 63 years both countries report, North America has been ahead every year.
Iran, Islamic Republic of ranks 18th and North America ranks 14th of 217 countries.
North America has averaged higher in every one of the 7 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Iran, Islamic Republic of | North America | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1.75 million sq. km | 25.27 million sq. km | 23.52 million sq. km | North America |
| 1970s | 1.75 million sq. km | 25.27 million sq. km | 23.52 million sq. km | North America |
| 1980s | 1.75 million sq. km | 25.27 million sq. km | 23.52 million sq. km | North America |
| 1990s | 1.75 million sq. km | 25.27 million sq. km | 23.52 million sq. km | North America |
| 2000s | 1.75 million sq. km | 25.31 million sq. km | 23.57 million sq. km | North America |
| 2010s | 1.75 million sq. km | 25.48 million sq. km | 23.73 million sq. km | North America |
| 2020s | 1.75 million sq. km | 25.47 million sq. km | 23.73 million sq. km | North America |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher surface area, Iran, Islamic Republic of or North America?
- North America, at 25.47 million sq. km against 1.75 million sq. km in Iran, Islamic Republic of as of 2023.
- What is the difference in surface area between Iran, Islamic Republic of and North America?
- 23.73 million sq. km, with North America ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Iran, Islamic Republic of and North America?
- 63 years are reported by both, from 1961 to 2023.
- How do Iran, Islamic Republic of and North America rank globally for surface area?
- Iran, Islamic Republic of ranks 18th and North America ranks 14th of 217 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- FAO electronic files and web site, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), publisher: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), published as Surface area (sq. km). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Surface area is a country's total area, including areas under inland bodies of water and some coastal waterways.