GDP (current LCU), per unit of GDP (Country official) in Iran
Iran: GDP (current LCU), per unit of GDP (Country official) was 742,604 current LCU per US$ of GDP in 2025. ◆ Volatile
GDP (current LCU), per unit of GDP in Iran, 1960–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in current LCU per US$ of GDP.
Analysis
Iran recorded 742,604 current LCU per US$ of GDP for gdp (current lcu), per unit of gdp in 2025. That is the highest value across all 66 years on record.
The figure is up 64.0% on the previous year and up 2,410.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gdp (current lcu), per unit of gdp in Iran peaked at 742,604 current LCU per US$ of GDP in 2025 and was at its lowest, 67.62 current LCU per US$ of GDP, in 1974.
That places Iran 1st out of 212 countries with data for 2025, 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), per unit of GDP (Country official) in Iran, year by year
| Year | current LCU per US$ of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 75.75 current LCU per US$ of GDP | — |
| 1961 | 75.75 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -0.0% |
| 1962 | 75.75 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +0.0% |
| 1963 | 75.75 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +0.0% |
| 1964 | 75.75 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -0.0% |
| 1965 | 75.75 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +0.0% |
| 1966 | 75.75 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +0.0% |
| 1967 | 75.75 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +0.0% |
| 1968 | 75.75 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +0.0% |
| 1969 | 75.75 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +0.0% |
| 1970 | 75.75 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +0.0% |
| 1971 | 75.75 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -0.0% |
| 1972 | 75.75 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -0.0% |
| 1973 | 68.88 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -9.1% |
| 1974 | 67.62 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -1.8% |
| 1975 | 68.17 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +0.8% |
| 1976 | 70.53 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +3.5% |
| 1977 | 70.58 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +0.1% |
| 1978 | 70.47 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -0.1% |
| 1979 | 70.47 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +0.0% |
| 1980 | 71.58 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +1.6% |
| 1981 | 80.03 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +11.8% |
| 1982 | 84.45 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +5.5% |
| 1983 | 87.23 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +3.3% |
| 1984 | 91.9 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +5.4% |
| 1985 | 87.73 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -4.5% |
| 1986 | 76.55 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -12.7% |
| 1987 | 144.91 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +89.3% |
| 1988 | 177.97 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +22.8% |
| 1989 | 226 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +27.0% |
| 1990 | 304.35 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +34.7% |
| 1991 | 408.59 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +34.3% |
| 1992 | 600 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +46.8% |
| 1993 | 1,665 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +177.5% |
| 1994 | 1,945 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +16.8% |
| 1995 | 2,047 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +5.2% |
| 1996 | 2,246 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +9.7% |
| 1997 | 2,780 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +23.8% |
| 1998 | 3,206 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +15.3% |
| 1999 | 4,172 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +30.1% |
| 2000 | 5,731 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +37.4% |
| 2001 | 5,819 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +1.5% |
| 2002 | 7,958 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +36.8% |
| 2003 | 8,282 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +4.1% |
| 2004 | 8,719 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +5.3% |
| 2005 | 9,023 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +3.5% |
| 2006 | 9,195 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +1.9% |
| 2007 | 9,285 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +1.0% |
| 2008 | 9,574 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +3.1% |
| 2009 | 9,920 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +3.6% |
| 2010 | 10,339 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +4.2% |
| 2011 | 10,962 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +6.0% |
| 2012 | 12,260 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +11.8% |
| 2013 | 21,253 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +73.4% |
| 2014 | 26,509 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +24.7% |
| 2015 | 29,580 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +11.6% |
| 2016 | 31,389 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +6.1% |
| 2017 | 34,214 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +9.0% |
| 2018 | 54,220 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +58.5% |
| 2019 | 82,046 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +51.3% |
| 2020 | 155,582 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +89.6% |
| 2021 | 174,148 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +11.9% |
| 2022 | 264,604 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +51.9% |
| 2023 | 353,511 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +33.6% |
| 2024 | 452,865 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +28.1% |
| 2025 | 742,604 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +64.0% |
Iran compared with similar countries
- Iran's 742,604 current LCU per US$ of GDP is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 15.42 current LCU per US$ of GDP, 48171.9× the median. (59 countries reporting)
- Iran's 742,604 current LCU per US$ of GDP is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 5.31 current LCU per US$ of GDP, 139979.5× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where GDP (current LCU), per unit of GDP (Country official) 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 | +177.5% | 600 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 1,665 current LCU per US$ of GDP |
| 2020 | +89.6% | 82,046 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 155,582 current LCU per US$ of GDP |
| 1987 | +89.3% | 76.55 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 144.91 current LCU per US$ of GDP |
| 2013 | +73.4% | 12,260 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 21,253 current LCU per US$ of GDP |
| 2025 | +64.0% | 452,865 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 742,604 current LCU per US$ of GDP |
| 2018 | +58.5% | 34,214 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 54,220 current LCU per US$ of GDP |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 75.75 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 75.75 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 75.75 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1970s | 71.4 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 67.62 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 75.75 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1980s | 112.83 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 71.58 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 226 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1990s | 1,937 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 304.35 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 4,172 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2000s | 8,351 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 5,731 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 9,920 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2010s | 31,277 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 10,339 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 82,046 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2020s | 357,219 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 155,582 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 742,604 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 6 |
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More economy & growth data for Iran
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- 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 gdp (current lcu), per unit of gdp in Iran?
- Gdp (current lcu), per unit of gdp in Iran was 742,604 current LCU per US$ of GDP in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gdp (current lcu), per unit of gdp recorded in Iran?
- The highest recorded value was 742,604 current LCU per US$ of GDP in 2025.
- What is the lowest gdp (current lcu), per unit of gdp recorded in Iran?
- The lowest recorded value was 67.62 current LCU per US$ of GDP in 1974.
- How does Iran rank for gdp (current lcu), per unit of gdp?
- Iran ranks 1st out of 212 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gdp (current lcu), per unit of gdp rising or falling in Iran?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2,410.5%. 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 GDP (current LCU), per unit of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
GDP (current LCU) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
GDP (current LCU) ÷ GDP (current US$)
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- GDP Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks
- GDP Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks
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About this data
GDP (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.