Comparative analysis of the economies of Israel and Iran
| indicator | Iran | Israel |
|---|---|---|
| GDP | ~$400bn | ~$540bn |
| GDP per capita | ~$4 400 | ~$54 200 |
| government debt/GDP | ~18 % | ~67 % |
| military expenditures | 2.5% of GDP ($10bn) | 5% of GDP ($27bn) |
| currency/gold reserves | ~$7.7bn | ~$76bn |
| innovation performance | ~1 patent/million people | ~74 patents/million people, developed hi-tech |