GDP per capita in Iran
Iran: GDP per capita was 14,809 international-$ in 2021 prices in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
14,809 international-$ in 2021 prices
Change on year
down 0.5%
World rank
103rd
of 184 countries
All-time high
23,507 international-$ in 2021 prices
in 2011
All-time low
2,900 international-$ in 2021 prices
in 1988
Years of data
68
1955–2023
GDP per capita in Iran, 1955–2023
Source: Feenstra et al. – Penn World Table (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in international-$ in 2021 prices.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gdp per capita in Iran is 14,809 international-$ in 2021 prices, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of down 0.5% on the previous year and down 24.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gdp per capita in Iran peaked at 23,507 international-$ in 2021 prices in 2011 and was at its lowest, 2,900 international-$ in 2021 prices, in 1988.
That places Iran 103rd out of 184 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
GDP per capita in Iran, year by year
| Year | international-$ in 2021 prices | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1955 | 2,932 international-$ in 2021 prices | — |
| 1956 | 3,145 international-$ in 2021 prices | +7.2% |
| 1957 | 3,601 international-$ in 2021 prices | +14.5% |
| 1958 | 4,026 international-$ in 2021 prices | +11.8% |
| 1959 | 4,376 international-$ in 2021 prices | +8.7% |
| 1960 | 4,395 international-$ in 2021 prices | +0.4% |
| 1961 | 4,582 international-$ in 2021 prices | +4.3% |
| 1962 | 4,867 international-$ in 2021 prices | +6.2% |
| 1963 | 4,847 international-$ in 2021 prices | -0.4% |
| 1964 | 5,091 international-$ in 2021 prices | +5.0% |
| 1965 | 5,589 international-$ in 2021 prices | +9.8% |
| 1966 | 5,743 international-$ in 2021 prices | +2.7% |
| 1967 | 6,682 international-$ in 2021 prices | +16.4% |
| 1968 | 6,943 international-$ in 2021 prices | +3.9% |
| 1969 | 7,338 international-$ in 2021 prices | +5.7% |
| 1970 | 8,182 international-$ in 2021 prices | +11.5% |
| 1971 | 8,152 international-$ in 2021 prices | -0.4% |
| 1972 | 9,292 international-$ in 2021 prices | +14.0% |
| 1973 | 9,157 international-$ in 2021 prices | -1.5% |
| 1974 | 10,354 international-$ in 2021 prices | +13.1% |
| 1975 | 9,806 international-$ in 2021 prices | -5.3% |
| 1976 | 10,223 international-$ in 2021 prices | +4.3% |
| 1977 | 12,067 international-$ in 2021 prices | +18.0% |
| 1978 | 7,772 international-$ in 2021 prices | -35.6% |
| 1979 | 6,832 international-$ in 2021 prices | -12.1% |
| 1980 | 4,460 international-$ in 2021 prices | -34.7% |
| 1981 | 3,826 international-$ in 2021 prices | -14.2% |
| 1982 | 4,447 international-$ in 2021 prices | +16.2% |
| 1983 | 4,414 international-$ in 2021 prices | -0.7% |
| 1985 | 3,649 international-$ in 2021 prices | -17.3% |
| 1986 | 3,188 international-$ in 2021 prices | -12.7% |
| 1987 | 3,252 international-$ in 2021 prices | +2.0% |
| 1988 | 2,900 international-$ in 2021 prices | -10.8% |
| 1989 | 3,080 international-$ in 2021 prices | +6.2% |
| 1990 | 3,568 international-$ in 2021 prices | +15.9% |
| 1991 | 4,049 international-$ in 2021 prices | +13.5% |
| 1992 | 4,326 international-$ in 2021 prices | +6.8% |
| 1993 | 5,573 international-$ in 2021 prices | +28.8% |
| 1994 | 5,897 international-$ in 2021 prices | +5.8% |
| 1995 | 5,998 international-$ in 2021 prices | +1.7% |
| 1996 | 7,148 international-$ in 2021 prices | +19.2% |
| 1997 | 7,470 international-$ in 2021 prices | +4.5% |
| 1998 | 7,534 international-$ in 2021 prices | +0.9% |
| 1999 | 8,372 international-$ in 2021 prices | +11.1% |
| 2000 | 9,089 international-$ in 2021 prices | +8.6% |
| 2001 | 10,199 international-$ in 2021 prices | +12.2% |
| 2002 | 11,708 international-$ in 2021 prices | +14.8% |
| 2003 | 12,927 international-$ in 2021 prices | +10.4% |
| 2004 | 14,519 international-$ in 2021 prices | +12.3% |
| 2005 | 16,948 international-$ in 2021 prices | +16.7% |
| 2006 | 18,019 international-$ in 2021 prices | +6.3% |
| 2007 | 20,386 international-$ in 2021 prices | +13.1% |
| 2008 | 20,320 international-$ in 2021 prices | -0.3% |
| 2009 | 20,819 international-$ in 2021 prices | +2.5% |
| 2010 | 22,223 international-$ in 2021 prices | +6.7% |
| 2011 | 23,507 international-$ in 2021 prices | +5.8% |
| 2012 | 20,851 international-$ in 2021 prices | -11.3% |
| 2013 | 19,631 international-$ in 2021 prices | -5.9% |
| 2014 | 18,614 international-$ in 2021 prices | -5.2% |
| 2015 | 15,994 international-$ in 2021 prices | -14.1% |
| 2016 | 17,223 international-$ in 2021 prices | +7.7% |
| 2017 | 17,138 international-$ in 2021 prices | -0.5% |
| 2018 | 14,851 international-$ in 2021 prices | -13.3% |
| 2019 | 15,496 international-$ in 2021 prices | +4.3% |
| 2020 | 18,875 international-$ in 2021 prices | +21.8% |
| 2021 | 14,565 international-$ in 2021 prices | -22.8% |
| 2022 | 14,877 international-$ in 2021 prices | +2.1% |
| 2023 | 14,809 international-$ in 2021 prices | -0.5% |
Iran compared with similar countries
- Iran's 14,809 international-$ in 2021 prices is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 16,649 international-$ in 2021 prices, 89% of the median. (51 countries reporting)
- Iran's 14,809 international-$ in 2021 prices is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 14,580 international-$ in 2021 prices, 1.0× the median. (21 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 3,616 international-$ in 2021 prices | 2,932 international-$ in 2021 prices | 4,376 international-$ in 2021 prices | 5 |
| 1960s | 5,608 international-$ in 2021 prices | 4,395 international-$ in 2021 prices | 7,338 international-$ in 2021 prices | 10 |
| 1970s | 9,184 international-$ in 2021 prices | 6,832 international-$ in 2021 prices | 12,067 international-$ in 2021 prices | 10 |
| 1980s | 3,691 international-$ in 2021 prices | 2,900 international-$ in 2021 prices | 4,460 international-$ in 2021 prices | 9 |
| 1990s | 5,994 international-$ in 2021 prices | 3,568 international-$ in 2021 prices | 8,372 international-$ in 2021 prices | 10 |
| 2000s | 15,493 international-$ in 2021 prices | 9,089 international-$ in 2021 prices | 20,819 international-$ in 2021 prices | 10 |
| 2010s | 18,553 international-$ in 2021 prices | 14,851 international-$ in 2021 prices | 23,507 international-$ in 2021 prices | 10 |
| 2020s | 15,781 international-$ in 2021 prices | 14,565 international-$ in 2021 prices | 18,875 international-$ in 2021 prices | 4 |
Countries ranked near Iran
- 100 Grenada 15,265 international-$ in 2021 prices compare
- 101 Mongolia 15,172 international-$ in 2021 prices compare
- 102 Paraguay 15,007 international-$ in 2021 prices compare
- 104 Algeria 14,580 international-$ in 2021 prices compare
- 105 Bhutan 14,416 international-$ in 2021 prices compare
- 106 Venezuela 14,383 international-$ in 2021 prices compare
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)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 89.42 million BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0002 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 0.9766 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 1.45 billion BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 1.88 % change on previous year (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.003 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 15.83 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 130.68 % change on previous year (1982)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gdp per capita in Iran?
- Gdp per capita in Iran was 14,809 international-$ in 2021 prices in 2023, according to Feenstra et al. – Penn World Table (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest gdp per capita recorded in Iran?
- The highest recorded value was 23,507 international-$ in 2021 prices in 2011.
- What is the lowest gdp per capita recorded in Iran?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,900 international-$ in 2021 prices in 1988.
- How does Iran rank for gdp per capita?
- Iran ranks 103rd out of 184 countries with data for 2023.
- Is gdp per capita rising or falling in Iran?
- Over the last ten years it is down 24.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iran data come from?
- The figures come from Feenstra et al. – Penn World Table (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of GDP per capita. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Average economic output per person in a country or region per year. This data is adjusted for inflation and differences in living costs between countries.