Iran vs Malaysia: Resources statistical capacity

Iran
175,261
in 2023
Malaysia
212,176
in 2023
Iran rank
117th
Malaysia rank
114th

Resources statistical capacity over time

  • Iran
  • Malaysia
0200.0k400.0k600.0k800.0k201020162023

How they compare

Malaysia currently reports 212,176 against 175,261 in Iran, a difference of 36,915.

That makes Malaysia's figure about 1.2 times Iran's.

The two have swapped places 5 times across 14 shared years of data; in 2010 it was Iran ahead.

Iran ranks 117th and Malaysia ranks 114th of 146 countries.

Across the 2 decades both report, Iran averaged higher in 1 and Malaysia in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade Iran Malaysia Difference Ahead
2010s 281,089 119,935 161,154 Iran
2020s 121,654 348,689 227,035 Malaysia

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher resources statistical capacity, Iran or Malaysia?
Malaysia, at 212,176 against 175,261 in Iran as of 2023.
What is the difference in resources statistical capacity between Iran and Malaysia?
36,915, with Malaysia ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Iran and Malaysia?
14 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2023.
How do Iran and Malaysia rank globally for resources statistical capacity?
Iran ranks 117th and Malaysia ranks 114th of 146 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Our World in Data, published as Resources statistical capacity. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Resources statistical capacity
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
146 places, 1,935 data points, 2010–2023
Last refreshed