GDP per capita in Iran
Iran: GDP per capita was 14,809 international-$ in 2021 prices in 2023. ◆ Volatile
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.
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
- External balance on goods and services as a percent of GDP -8.7% (2025)
- Inflation of consumer prices 42.2% (2025)
- GDP per capita 5,617 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) 20.6% (2024)
- Gross domestic product (GDP) 519.15 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- GDP per capita in international and market dollars 5,617 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- DEC alternative conversion factor 742,604 LCU per US$ (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 24.25 trillion current LCU (2015)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 819.70 million current US$ (2015)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 7,193.77 trillion current LCU (2024)
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.