Iran, Islamic Republic of vs Sub-Saharan Africa: Surface area
Iran, Islamic Republic of
1.75 million sq. km
in 2023
Sub-Saharan Africa
24.34 million sq. km
in 2023
Iran, Islamic Republic of rank
17th
Sub-Saharan Africa rank
16th
Surface area over time
- Iran, Islamic Republic of
- Sub-Saharan Africa
How they compare
Sub-Saharan Africa currently reports 24.34 million sq. km against 1.75 million sq. km in Iran, Islamic Republic of, a difference of 22.59 million sq. km.
That makes Sub-Saharan Africa's figure about 13.9 times Iran, Islamic Republic of's.
Across all 63 years both countries report, Sub-Saharan Africa has been ahead every year.
Iran, Islamic Republic of ranks 17th and Sub-Saharan Africa ranks 16th of 215 countries.
Sub-Saharan Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 7 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Iran, Islamic Republic of | Sub-Saharan Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1.75 million sq. km | 24.27 million sq. km | 22.53 million sq. km | Sub-Saharan Africa |
| 1970s | 1.75 million sq. km | 24.27 million sq. km | 22.53 million sq. km | Sub-Saharan Africa |
| 1980s | 1.75 million sq. km | 24.27 million sq. km | 22.53 million sq. km | Sub-Saharan Africa |
| 1990s | 1.75 million sq. km | 24.27 million sq. km | 22.53 million sq. km | Sub-Saharan Africa |
| 2000s | 1.75 million sq. km | 24.29 million sq. km | 22.55 million sq. km | Sub-Saharan Africa |
| 2010s | 1.75 million sq. km | 24.32 million sq. km | 22.58 million sq. km | Sub-Saharan Africa |
| 2020s | 1.75 million sq. km | 24.34 million sq. km | 22.59 million sq. km | Sub-Saharan Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher surface area, Iran, Islamic Republic of or Sub-Saharan Africa?
- Sub-Saharan Africa, at 24.34 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 Sub-Saharan Africa?
- 22.59 million sq. km, with Sub-Saharan Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Iran, Islamic Republic of and Sub-Saharan Africa?
- 63 years are reported by both, from 1961 to 2023.
- How do Iran, Islamic Republic of and Sub-Saharan Africa rank globally for surface area?
- Iran, Islamic Republic of ranks 17th and Sub-Saharan Africa ranks 16th of 215 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.