Iran, Islamic Republic of vs Japan: External balance on goods and services
External balance on goods and services over time
- Iran, Islamic Republic of
- Japan
How they compare
Iran, Islamic Republic of currently reports -31.68 billion current US$ against -37.42 billion current US$ in Japan, a difference of 5.75 billion current US$.
The two have swapped places 11 times across 55 shared years of data; in 1970 it was Japan ahead.
Iran, Islamic Republic of ranks 185th and Japan ranks 186th of 192 countries.
Across the 6 decades both report, Iran, Islamic Republic of averaged higher in 3 and Japan in 3.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Iran, Islamic Republic of | Japan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 3.53 billion current US$ | 3.14 billion current US$ | 390.33 million current US$ | Iran, Islamic Republic of |
| 1980s | -10.02 billion current US$ | 34.70 billion current US$ | 44.72 billion current US$ | Japan |
| 1990s | -2.17 billion current US$ | 61.94 billion current US$ | 64.11 billion current US$ | Japan |
| 2000s | 8.25 billion current US$ | 56.15 billion current US$ | 47.90 billion current US$ | Japan |
| 2010s | 9.75 billion current US$ | -27.99 billion current US$ | 37.74 billion current US$ | Iran, Islamic Republic of |
| 2020s | -7.14 billion current US$ | -60.10 billion current US$ | 52.97 billion current US$ | Iran, Islamic Republic of |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher external balance on goods and services, Iran, Islamic Republic of or Japan?
- Iran, Islamic Republic of, at -31.68 billion current US$ against -37.42 billion current US$ in Japan as of 2025.
- What is the difference in external balance on goods and services between Iran, Islamic Republic of and Japan?
- 5.75 billion current US$, with Iran, Islamic Republic of ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Iran, Islamic Republic of and Japan?
- 55 years are reported by both, from 1970 to 2024.
- How do Iran, Islamic Republic of and Japan rank globally for external balance on goods and services?
- Iran, Islamic Republic of ranks 185th and Japan ranks 186th of 192 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks, published as External balance on goods and services (current US$). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
The balance of international trade in goods and services is the difference between the exports and imports of goods and services. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.