Final consumption expenditure (current LCU), per unit of GDP (LCU) in Iran
Iran: Final consumption expenditure (current LCU), per unit of GDP (LCU) was 497,257 current LCU per US$ of GDP in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Final consumption expenditure (current LCU), per unit of GDP in Iran, 1960–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in current LCU per US$ of GDP.
Analysis
In 2025, final consumption expenditure (current lcu), per unit of gdp in Iran stood at 497,257 current LCU per US$ of GDP. That is the highest value across all 66 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 87.5% on the previous year and up 2,336.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, final consumption expenditure (current lcu), per unit of gdp in Iran peaked at 497,257 current LCU per US$ of GDP in 2025 and was at its lowest, 39.1 current LCU per US$ of GDP, in 1974.
Iran ranks 1st of 188 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Final consumption expenditure (current LCU), per unit of GDP (LCU) in Iran, year by year
| Year | current LCU per US$ of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 69.96 current LCU per US$ of GDP | — |
| 1961 | 68.4 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -2.2% |
| 1962 | 66.82 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -2.3% |
| 1963 | 65.94 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -1.3% |
| 1964 | 62.76 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -4.8% |
| 1965 | 59.45 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -5.3% |
| 1966 | 59.37 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -0.1% |
| 1967 | 59.5 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +0.2% |
| 1968 | 54.91 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -7.7% |
| 1969 | 56.56 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +3.0% |
| 1970 | 56.9 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +0.6% |
| 1971 | 56.46 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -0.8% |
| 1972 | 53.07 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -6.0% |
| 1973 | 42.53 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -19.9% |
| 1974 | 39.1 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -8.1% |
| 1975 | 47.29 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +20.9% |
| 1976 | 41.83 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -11.6% |
| 1977 | 44.1 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +5.4% |
| 1978 | 51.83 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +17.5% |
| 1979 | 50.87 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -1.9% |
| 1980 | 56.33 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +10.7% |
| 1981 | 68.45 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +21.5% |
| 1982 | 67.87 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -0.9% |
| 1983 | 68.73 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +1.3% |
| 1984 | 74.19 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +7.9% |
| 1985 | 72.75 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -1.9% |
| 1986 | 66.57 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -8.5% |
| 1987 | 120.67 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +81.3% |
| 1988 | 160.37 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +32.9% |
| 1989 | 188.76 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +17.7% |
| 1990 | 239.59 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +26.9% |
| 1991 | 296.97 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +24.0% |
| 1992 | 425.84 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +43.4% |
| 1993 | 1,110 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +160.6% |
| 1994 | 1,278 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +15.2% |
| 1995 | 1,316 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +2.9% |
| 1996 | 1,342 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +2.0% |
| 1997 | 1,779 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +32.5% |
| 1998 | 2,275 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +27.9% |
| 1999 | 2,665 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +17.1% |
| 2000 | 3,591 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +34.7% |
| 2001 | 3,671 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +2.2% |
| 2002 | 4,640 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +26.4% |
| 2003 | 4,626 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -0.3% |
| 2004 | 4,701 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +1.6% |
| 2005 | 4,807 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +2.3% |
| 2006 | 4,956 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +3.1% |
| 2007 | 4,726 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -4.6% |
| 2008 | 4,951 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +4.8% |
| 2009 | 5,523 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +11.6% |
| 2010 | 5,555 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +0.6% |
| 2011 | 6,081 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +9.5% |
| 2012 | 7,495 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +23.3% |
| 2013 | 12,714 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +69.6% |
| 2014 | 15,950 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +25.5% |
| 2015 | 20,407 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +27.9% |
| 2016 | 20,173 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -1.1% |
| 2017 | 21,276 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +5.5% |
| 2018 | 33,541 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +57.6% |
| 2019 | 50,992 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +52.0% |
| 2020 | 89,007 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +74.6% |
| 2021 | 96,795 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +8.8% |
| 2022 | 145,447 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +50.3% |
| 2023 | 198,126 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +36.2% |
| 2024 | 265,169 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +33.8% |
| 2025 | 497,257 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +87.5% |
Iran compared with similar countries
- Iran's 497,257 current LCU per US$ of GDP is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 15.47 current LCU per US$ of GDP, 32148.3× the median. (52 countries reporting)
- Iran's 497,257 current LCU per US$ of GDP is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 3.35 current LCU per US$ of GDP, 148283.5× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Final consumption expenditure (current LCU), per unit of GDP (LCU) in Iran changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | +160.6% | 425.84 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 1,110 current LCU per US$ of GDP |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 62.37 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 54.91 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 69.96 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1970s | 48.4 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 39.1 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 56.9 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1980s | 94.47 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 56.33 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 188.76 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1990s | 1,273 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 239.59 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 2,665 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2000s | 4,619 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 3,591 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 5,523 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2010s | 19,418 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 5,555 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 50,992 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2020s | 215,300 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 89,007 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 497,257 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 6 |
Countries ranked near Iran
More economy & growth data for Iran
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 1.48 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 2 Percent per annum (2029)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.43 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.019 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 74.73 units per person (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate 0.3978 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0139 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 54.57 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0115 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is final consumption expenditure (current lcu), per unit of gdp in Iran?
- Final consumption expenditure (current lcu), per unit of gdp in Iran was 497,257 current LCU per US$ of GDP in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest final consumption expenditure (current lcu), per unit of gdp recorded in Iran?
- The highest recorded value was 497,257 current LCU per US$ of GDP in 2025.
- What is the lowest final consumption expenditure (current lcu), per unit of gdp recorded in Iran?
- The lowest recorded value was 39.1 current LCU per US$ of GDP in 1974.
- How does Iran rank for final consumption expenditure (current lcu), per unit of gdp?
- Iran ranks 1st out of 188 countries with data for 2025.
- Is final consumption expenditure (current lcu), per unit of gdp rising or falling in Iran?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2,336.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iran data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Final consumption expenditure (current LCU), per unit of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Final consumption expenditure (current LCU) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Final consumption expenditure (current LCU) ÷ GDP (current US$)
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- Final consumption expenditure Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks
- GDP Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
About this data
Final consumption expenditure (current LCU) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.