PPP conversion factor, GDP (LCU per international $) (UNESCO) in Iran
Iran: PPP conversion factor, GDP (LCU per international $) (UNESCO) was 117,170 LCU per international $ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
117,170 LCU per international $
Change on year
up 31.1%
World rank
1st
of 203 countries
All-time high
117,170 LCU per international $
in 2024
All-time low
96.67 LCU per international $
in 1990
Years of data
35
1990–2024
PPP conversion factor, GDP in Iran, 1990–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in LCU per international $.
Analysis
In 2024, ppp conversion factor, gdp in Iran stood at 117,170 LCU per international $. That is the highest value across all 35 years on record.
The figure is up 31.1% on the previous year and up 1,100.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, ppp conversion factor, gdp in Iran peaked at 117,170 LCU per international $ in 2024 and was at its lowest, 96.67 LCU per international $, in 1990.
That places Iran 1st out of 203 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
PPP conversion factor, GDP (LCU per international $) (UNESCO) in Iran, year by year
| Year | LCU per international $ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 96.67 LCU per international $ | — |
| 1991 | 117.47 LCU per international $ | +21.5% |
| 1992 | 148.55 LCU per international $ | +26.5% |
| 1993 | 217.51 LCU per international $ | +46.4% |
| 1994 | 285.23 LCU per international $ | +31.1% |
| 1995 | 385.36 LCU per international $ | +35.1% |
| 1996 | 487.54 LCU per international $ | +26.5% |
| 1997 | 553.7 LCU per international $ | +13.6% |
| 1998 | 598.91 LCU per international $ | +8.2% |
| 1999 | 777.81 LCU per international $ | +29.9% |
| 2000 | 950.19 LCU per international $ | +22.2% |
| 2001 | 1,067 LCU per international $ | +12.3% |
| 2002 | 1,348 LCU per international $ | +26.3% |
| 2003 | 1,495 LCU per international $ | +10.9% |
| 2004 | 1,816 LCU per international $ | +21.4% |
| 2005 | 2,116 LCU per international $ | +16.5% |
| 2006 | 2,352 LCU per international $ | +11.2% |
| 2007 | 2,815 LCU per international $ | +19.7% |
| 2008 | 3,298 LCU per international $ | +17.2% |
| 2009 | 3,428 LCU per international $ | +4.0% |
| 2010 | 3,925 LCU per international $ | +14.5% |
| 2011 | 4,759 LCU per international $ | +21.2% |
| 2012 | 6,094 LCU per international $ | +28.0% |
| 2013 | 8,504 LCU per international $ | +39.6% |
| 2014 | 9,759 LCU per international $ | +14.8% |
| 2015 | 10,702 LCU per international $ | +9.7% |
| 2016 | 11,797 LCU per international $ | +10.2% |
| 2017 | 13,061 LCU per international $ | +10.7% |
| 2018 | 16,923 LCU per international $ | +29.6% |
| 2019 | 23,549 LCU per international $ | +39.2% |
| 2020 | 32,955 LCU per international $ | +39.9% |
| 2021 | 50,488 LCU per international $ | +53.2% |
| 2022 | 70,968 LCU per international $ | +40.6% |
| 2023 | 89,392 LCU per international $ | +26.0% |
| 2024 | 117,170 LCU per international $ | +31.1% |
Iran compared with similar countries
- Iran's 117,170 LCU per international $ is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 7.41 LCU per international $, 15801.9× the median. (57 countries reporting)
- Iran's 117,170 LCU per international $ is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 3.6 LCU per international $, 32555.0× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 366.88 LCU per international $ | 96.67 LCU per international $ | 777.81 LCU per international $ | 10 |
| 2000s | 2,068 LCU per international $ | 950.19 LCU per international $ | 3,428 LCU per international $ | 10 |
| 2010s | 10,907 LCU per international $ | 3,925 LCU per international $ | 23,549 LCU per international $ | 10 |
| 2020s | 72,195 LCU per international $ | 32,955 LCU per international $ | 117,170 LCU per international $ | 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 ppp conversion factor, gdp in Iran?
- Ppp conversion factor, gdp in Iran was 117,170 LCU per international $ in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest ppp conversion factor, gdp recorded in Iran?
- The highest recorded value was 117,170 LCU per international $ in 2024.
- What is the lowest ppp conversion factor, gdp recorded in Iran?
- The lowest recorded value was 96.67 LCU per international $ in 1990.
- How does Iran rank for ppp conversion factor, gdp?
- Iran ranks 1st out of 203 countries with data for 2024.
- Is ppp conversion factor, gdp rising or falling in Iran?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,100.7%. 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 PPP conversion factor, GDP (LCU per international $). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release