GDP (current US$) (UNESCO Institute) in Iran
Iran: GDP (current US$) (UNESCO Institute) was 436.91 billion current US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
436.91 billion current US$
Change on year
up 8.0%
World rank
36th
of 211 countries
All-time high
644.02 billion current US$
in 2012
All-time low
10.98 billion current US$
in 1970
Years of data
55
1970–2024
GDP in Iran, 1970–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
Iran recorded 436.91 billion current US$ for gdp in 2024.
That represents a change of up 8.0% on the previous year and down 5.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gdp in Iran peaked at 644.02 billion current US$ in 2012 and was at its lowest, 10.98 billion current US$, in 1970.
Iran ranks 36th of 211 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
GDP (current US$) (UNESCO Institute) in Iran, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 10.98 billion current US$ | — |
| 1971 | 13.73 billion current US$ | +25.1% |
| 1972 | 17.15 billion current US$ | +24.9% |
| 1973 | 27.08 billion current US$ | +57.9% |
| 1974 | 46.21 billion current US$ | +70.6% |
| 1975 | 51.78 billion current US$ | +12.0% |
| 1976 | 68.06 billion current US$ | +31.4% |
| 1977 | 80.60 billion current US$ | +18.4% |
| 1978 | 77.99 billion current US$ | -3.2% |
| 1979 | 90.39 billion current US$ | +15.9% |
| 1980 | 94.36 billion current US$ | +4.4% |
| 1981 | 100.50 billion current US$ | +6.5% |
| 1982 | 125.95 billion current US$ | +25.3% |
| 1983 | 156.37 billion current US$ | +24.1% |
| 1984 | 162.28 billion current US$ | +3.8% |
| 1985 | 180.18 billion current US$ | +11.0% |
| 1986 | 209.09 billion current US$ | +16.0% |
| 1987 | 134.01 billion current US$ | -35.9% |
| 1988 | 123.06 billion current US$ | -8.2% |
| 1989 | 120.50 billion current US$ | -2.1% |
| 1990 | 124.81 billion current US$ | +3.6% |
| 1991 | 131.64 billion current US$ | +5.5% |
| 1992 | 119.77 billion current US$ | -9.0% |
| 1993 | 63.74 billion current US$ | -46.8% |
| 1994 | 71.84 billion current US$ | +12.7% |
| 1995 | 96.42 billion current US$ | +34.2% |
| 1996 | 120.40 billion current US$ | +24.9% |
| 1997 | 113.92 billion current US$ | -5.4% |
| 1998 | 110.28 billion current US$ | -3.2% |
| 1999 | 113.85 billion current US$ | +3.2% |
| 2000 | 109.59 billion current US$ | -3.7% |
| 2001 | 126.88 billion current US$ | +15.8% |
| 2002 | 128.63 billion current US$ | +1.4% |
| 2003 | 151.91 billion current US$ | +18.1% |
| 2004 | 187.75 billion current US$ | +23.6% |
| 2005 | 224.97 billion current US$ | +19.8% |
| 2006 | 265.60 billion current US$ | +18.1% |
| 2007 | 349.74 billion current US$ | +31.7% |
| 2008 | 406.07 billion current US$ | +16.1% |
| 2009 | 414.06 billion current US$ | +2.0% |
| 2010 | 487.07 billion current US$ | +17.6% |
| 2011 | 629.08 billion current US$ | +29.2% |
| 2012 | 644.02 billion current US$ | +2.4% |
| 2013 | 500.40 billion current US$ | -22.3% |
| 2014 | 462.29 billion current US$ | -7.6% |
| 2015 | 409.19 billion current US$ | -11.5% |
| 2016 | 459.04 billion current US$ | +12.2% |
| 2017 | 489.17 billion current US$ | +6.6% |
| 2018 | 398.88 billion current US$ | -18.5% |
| 2019 | 333.52 billion current US$ | -16.4% |
| 2020 | 262.19 billion current US$ | -21.4% |
| 2021 | 383.44 billion current US$ | +46.2% |
| 2022 | 394.36 billion current US$ | +2.8% |
| 2023 | 404.63 billion current US$ | +2.6% |
| 2024 | 436.91 billion current US$ | +8.0% |
Iran compared with similar countries
- Iran's 436.91 billion current US$ is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 45.55 billion current US$, 9.6× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Iran's 436.91 billion current US$ is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 106.94 billion current US$, 4.1× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 48.40 billion current US$ | 10.98 billion current US$ | 90.39 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 140.63 billion current US$ | 94.36 billion current US$ | 209.09 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 106.67 billion current US$ | 63.74 billion current US$ | 131.64 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 236.52 billion current US$ | 109.59 billion current US$ | 414.06 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 481.27 billion current US$ | 333.52 billion current US$ | 644.02 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 376.30 billion current US$ | 262.19 billion current US$ | 436.91 billion current US$ | 5 |
Countries ranked near Iran
More population data for Iran
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.6632 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -2.91 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.6632 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.5902 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 99,007 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 0.4819 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.5653 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate -0.673 (2100)
- Population density 49.33 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 3.09 million (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gdp in Iran?
- Gdp in Iran was 436.91 billion current US$ in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest gdp recorded in Iran?
- The highest recorded value was 644.02 billion current US$ in 2012.
- What is the lowest gdp recorded in Iran?
- The lowest recorded value was 10.98 billion current US$ in 1970.
- How does Iran rank for gdp?
- Iran ranks 36th out of 211 countries with data for 2024.
- Is gdp rising or falling in Iran?
- Over the last ten years it is down 5.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iran data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of GDP (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release