Iran, Islamic Republic of vs Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (IDA & IBRD): Gross fixed capital formation
Gross fixed capital formation over time
- Iran, Islamic Republic of
- Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (IDA & IBRD)
How they compare
Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (IDA & IBRD) currently reports 434.62 billion current US$ against 104.45 billion current US$ in Iran, Islamic Republic of, a difference of 330.18 billion current US$.
That makes Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (IDA & IBRD)'s figure about 4.2 times Iran, Islamic Republic of's.
Across all 57 years both countries report, Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (IDA & IBRD) has been ahead every year.
Iran, Islamic Republic of ranks 36th and Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (IDA & IBRD) ranks 36th of 181 countries.
Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (IDA & IBRD) has averaged higher in every one of the 7 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Iran, Islamic Republic of | Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (IDA & IBRD) | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 3.54 billion current US$ | 9.11 billion current US$ | 5.57 billion current US$ | Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (IDA & IBRD) |
| 1970s | 19.73 billion current US$ | 41.46 billion current US$ | 21.73 billion current US$ | Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (IDA & IBRD) |
| 1980s | 44.99 billion current US$ | 113.57 billion current US$ | 68.57 billion current US$ | Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (IDA & IBRD) |
| 1990s | 32.64 billion current US$ | 99.88 billion current US$ | 67.24 billion current US$ | Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (IDA & IBRD) |
| 2000s | 72.39 billion current US$ | 207.53 billion current US$ | 135.14 billion current US$ | Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (IDA & IBRD) |
| 2010s | 130.80 billion current US$ | 413.52 billion current US$ | 282.73 billion current US$ | Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (IDA & IBRD) |
| 2020s | 112.95 billion current US$ | 399.73 billion current US$ | 286.78 billion current US$ | Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (IDA & IBRD) |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher gross fixed capital formation, Iran, Islamic Republic of or Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (IDA & IBRD)?
- Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (IDA & IBRD), at 434.62 billion current US$ against 104.45 billion current US$ in Iran, Islamic Republic of as of 2025.
- What is the difference in gross fixed capital formation between Iran, Islamic Republic of and Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (IDA & IBRD)?
- 330.18 billion current US$, with Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (IDA & IBRD) ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Iran, Islamic Republic of and Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (IDA & IBRD)?
- 57 years are reported by both, from 1969 to 2025.
- How do Iran, Islamic Republic of and Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (IDA & IBRD) rank globally for gross fixed capital formation?
- Iran, Islamic Republic of ranks 36th and Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (IDA & IBRD) ranks 36th of 181 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs), published as Gross fixed capital formation (current US$). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Gross fixed capital formation includes acquisitions less disposals of fixed assets during the accounting period, including certain specified expenditures on services that add to the value of non-produced assets. 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.