Comparative analysis of the economies of Israel and Iran
| Indicator | Iran | Israel |
| GDP | ~$400 billion | ~$540 billion |
| GDP per capita | ~$4 400 | ~$54 200 |
| Public debt/GDP | ~18 % | ~67 % |
| Military expenditures | 2.5% of GDP ($10 billion) | 5% of GDP ($27 billion) |
| Currency/gold reserves | ~$7.7 billion | ~$76 billion |
| Innovation indicators | ~1 patent/million people | ~74 patents/million people, developed hi-tech |