GDP (current LCU) (UNICEF) in Iran
Iran: GDP (current LCU) (UNICEF) was 215,225.00 trillion in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
215,225.00 trillion
Change on year
up 33.1%
World rank
1st
of 74 countries
All-time high
215,225.00 trillion
in 2024
All-time low
318.08 billion
in 1960
Years of data
65
1960–2024
GDP in Iran, 1960–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gdp in Iran is 215,225.00 trillion, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 65 years on record.
That represents a change of up 33.1% on the previous year and up 1,656.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gdp in Iran peaked at 215,225.00 trillion in 2024 and was at its lowest, 318.08 billion, in 1960.
That places Iran 1st out of 74 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.
GDP (current LCU) (UNICEF) in Iran, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 318.08 billion | — |
| 1961 | 335.34 billion | +5.4% |
| 1962 | 355.54 billion | +6.0% |
| 1963 | 373.34 billion | +5.0% |
| 1964 | 407.52 billion | +9.2% |
| 1965 | 469.45 billion | +15.2% |
| 1966 | 514.34 billion | +9.6% |
| 1967 | 572.32 billion | +11.3% |
| 1968 | 653.21 billion | +14.1% |
| 1969 | 738.04 billion | +13.0% |
| 1970 | 831.45 billion | +12.7% |
| 1971 | 1.04 trillion | +25.1% |
| 1972 | 1.30 trillion | +24.9% |
| 1973 | 1.87 trillion | +43.6% |
| 1974 | 3.12 trillion | +67.5% |
| 1975 | 3.53 trillion | +12.9% |
| 1976 | 4.80 trillion | +36.0% |
| 1977 | 5.69 trillion | +18.5% |
| 1978 | 5.50 trillion | -3.4% |
| 1979 | 6.37 trillion | +15.9% |
| 1980 | 6.75 trillion | +6.0% |
| 1981 | 8.04 trillion | +19.1% |
| 1982 | 10.64 trillion | +32.3% |
| 1983 | 13.64 trillion | +28.2% |
| 1984 | 14.91 trillion | +9.3% |
| 1985 | 15.81 trillion | +6.0% |
| 1986 | 16.01 trillion | +1.3% |
| 1987 | 19.42 trillion | +21.3% |
| 1988 | 21.90 trillion | +12.8% |
| 1989 | 27.23 trillion | +24.3% |
| 1990 | 37.99 trillion | +39.5% |
| 1991 | 53.79 trillion | +41.6% |
| 1992 | 71.86 trillion | +33.6% |
| 1993 | 106.13 trillion | +47.7% |
| 1994 | 139.73 trillion | +31.7% |
| 1995 | 197.37 trillion | +41.2% |
| 1996 | 270.43 trillion | +37.0% |
| 1997 | 316.64 trillion | +17.1% |
| 1998 | 353.55 trillion | +11.7% |
| 1999 | 474.98 trillion | +34.3% |
| 2000 | 628.07 trillion | +32.2% |
| 2001 | 738.31 trillion | +17.6% |
| 2002 | 1,023.61 trillion | +38.6% |
| 2003 | 1,258.13 trillion | +22.9% |
| 2004 | 1,637.03 trillion | +30.1% |
| 2005 | 2,029.91 trillion | +24.0% |
| 2006 | 2,442.21 trillion | +20.3% |
| 2007 | 3,247.30 trillion | +33.0% |
| 2008 | 3,887.72 trillion | +19.7% |
| 2009 | 4,107.47 trillion | +5.7% |
| 2010 | 5,035.81 trillion | +22.6% |
| 2011 | 6,896.00 trillion | +36.9% |
| 2012 | 7,895.68 trillion | +14.5% |
| 2013 | 10,635.00 trillion | +34.7% |
| 2014 | 12,254.70 trillion | +15.2% |
| 2015 | 12,103.90 trillion | -1.2% |
| 2016 | 15,023.30 trillion | +24.1% |
| 2017 | 17,457.30 trillion | +16.2% |
| 2018 | 22,333.20 trillion | +27.9% |
| 2019 | 28,551.20 trillion | +27.8% |
| 2020 | 43,708.20 trillion | +53.1% |
| 2021 | 70,939.20 trillion | +62.3% |
| 2022 | 111,838.00 trillion | +57.7% |
| 2023 | 161,735.00 trillion | +44.6% |
| 2024 | 215,225.00 trillion | +33.1% |
Iran compared with similar countries
- Iran's 215,225.00 trillion is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 964.09 billion, 223242.3× the median. (19 countries reporting)
- Iran's 215,225.00 trillion is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 1.20 trillion, 179762.2× the median. (20 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 473.72 billion | 318.08 billion | 738.04 billion | 10 |
| 1970s | 3.40 trillion | 831.45 billion | 6.37 trillion | 10 |
| 1980s | 15.44 trillion | 6.75 trillion | 27.23 trillion | 10 |
| 1990s | 202.25 trillion | 37.99 trillion | 474.98 trillion | 10 |
| 2000s | 2,099.98 trillion | 628.07 trillion | 4,107.47 trillion | 10 |
| 2010s | 13,818.61 trillion | 5,035.81 trillion | 28,551.20 trillion | 10 |
| 2020s | 120,689.08 trillion | 43,708.20 trillion | 215,225.00 trillion | 5 |
Countries ranked near Iran
More economy & growth data for Iran
- Real gdp growth, annual growth rate -141.63 % change on previous year (2025)
- 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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gdp in Iran?
- Gdp in Iran was 215,225.00 trillion in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest gdp recorded in Iran?
- The highest recorded value was 215,225.00 trillion in 2024.
- What is the lowest gdp recorded in Iran?
- The lowest recorded value was 318.08 billion in 1960.
- How does Iran rank for gdp?
- Iran ranks 1st out of 74 countries with data for 2024.
- Is gdp rising or falling in Iran?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,656.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iran data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of GDP (current LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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