Iran, Islamic Rep. vs South Africa
| Ranking | Iran, Islamic Rep. | South Africa | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Countries by mobile subscriptions per 100 people 2026-10-28 | #16 · 174.07 per 100 people | #11 · 179.34 per 100 people | South Africa leads by 5 places |
| Most populous countries 2026-10-28 | #17 · 92.42 million | #24 · 64.75 million | Iran, Islamic Rep. leads by 7 places |
| Largest countries by land area 2026-10-28 | #17 · 1,622.5 thousand km² | #24 · 1,213.09 thousand km² | Iran, Islamic Rep. leads by 7 places |
| Countries with the most rail travel 2026-10-28 | #18 · 0.01 million | #38 · 0 million | Iran, Islamic Rep. leads by 20 places |
| Countries by net trade in goods and services 2026-10-28 | #32 · 12.22 BoP, current US$ bn | #39 · 8.25 BoP, current US$ bn | Iran, Islamic Rep. leads by 7 places |
| Countries by net trade in goods 2026-10-28 | #33 · 13.14 BoP, current US$ bn | #34 · 11.97 BoP, current US$ bn | Iran, Islamic Rep. leads by 1 place |
| Countries earning the most from tourism 2026-10-28 | #34 · 5.25 US$ bn | #48 · 2.72 US$ bn | Iran, Islamic Rep. leads by 14 places |
| Countries with the most air passengers 2026-10-28 | #38 · 18.07 million | #42 · 15.45 million | Iran, Islamic Rep. leads by 4 places |
| Largest economies by GDP 2026-10-28 | #44 · 362.68 US$ bn | #40 · 427.18 US$ bn | South Africa leads by 4 places |
Rank history in Countries by mobile subscriptions per 100 people
Chart data as a table
| Name | 2026-10-28 | 2026-10-28 | 2026-10-28 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iran, Islamic Rep. | 9 | 9 | 16 |
| South Africa | – | – | 11 |