General government final consumption expenditure (constant LCU), per in Iran
Iran: General government final consumption expenditure (constant LCU), per was 27,990 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 2025. ◆ Volatile
General government final consumption expenditure (constant LCU), per in Iran, 1960–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in constant LCU per US$ of GDP.
Analysis
The most recent figure for general government final consumption expenditure (constant lcu), per in Iran is 27,990 constant LCU per US$ of GDP, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of up 30.1% on the previous year and up 21.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, general government final consumption expenditure (constant lcu), per in Iran peaked at 248,222 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 1972 and was at its lowest, 13,352 constant LCU per US$ of GDP, in 2012.
That places Iran 1st out of 176 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.
General government final consumption expenditure (constant LCU), per in Iran, year by year
| Year | constant LCU per US$ of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 174,853 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | — |
| 1961 | 161,135 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -7.8% |
| 1962 | 156,968 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -2.6% |
| 1963 | 162,030 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +3.2% |
| 1964 | 180,521 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +11.4% |
| 1965 | 205,461 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +13.8% |
| 1966 | 211,285 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +2.8% |
| 1967 | 215,212 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +1.9% |
| 1968 | 222,485 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +3.4% |
| 1969 | 231,782 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +4.2% |
| 1970 | 239,170 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +3.2% |
| 1971 | 247,079 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +3.3% |
| 1972 | 248,222 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +0.5% |
| 1973 | 167,546 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -32.5% |
| 1974 | 158,839 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -5.2% |
| 1975 | 172,390 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +8.5% |
| 1976 | 145,491 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -15.6% |
| 1977 | 119,617 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -17.8% |
| 1978 | 125,746 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +5.1% |
| 1979 | 100,658 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -20.0% |
| 1980 | 87,172 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -13.4% |
| 1981 | 80,996 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -7.1% |
| 1982 | 63,376 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -21.8% |
| 1983 | 51,582 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -18.6% |
| 1984 | 46,631 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -9.6% |
| 1985 | 44,021 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -5.6% |
| 1986 | 30,130 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -31.6% |
| 1987 | 43,744 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +45.2% |
| 1988 | 47,410 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +8.4% |
| 1989 | 47,008 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -0.8% |
| 1990 | 47,768 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +1.6% |
| 1991 | 49,001 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +2.6% |
| 1992 | 53,650 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +9.5% |
| 1993 | 116,194 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +116.6% |
| 1994 | 103,496 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -10.9% |
| 1995 | 74,326 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -28.2% |
| 1996 | 59,301 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -20.2% |
| 1997 | 61,007 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +2.9% |
| 1998 | 65,612 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +7.5% |
| 1999 | 59,839 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -8.8% |
| 2000 | 69,194 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +15.6% |
| 2001 | 61,349 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -11.3% |
| 2002 | 62,263 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +1.5% |
| 2003 | 54,710 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -12.1% |
| 2004 | 48,023 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -12.2% |
| 2005 | 41,599 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -13.4% |
| 2006 | 37,042 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -11.0% |
| 2007 | 26,267 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -29.1% |
| 2008 | 22,670 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -13.7% |
| 2009 | 21,998 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -3.0% |
| 2010 | 18,104 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -17.7% |
| 2011 | 13,509 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -25.4% |
| 2012 | 13,352 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -1.2% |
| 2013 | 17,568 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +31.6% |
| 2014 | 18,757 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +6.8% |
| 2015 | 23,107 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +23.2% |
| 2016 | 21,020 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -9.0% |
| 2017 | 19,662 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -6.5% |
| 2018 | 23,778 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +20.9% |
| 2019 | 26,408 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +11.1% |
| 2020 | 32,598 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +23.4% |
| 2021 | 24,513 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -24.8% |
| 2022 | 23,448 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -4.3% |
| 2023 | 21,534 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -8.2% |
| 2024 | 21,508 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -0.1% |
| 2025 | 27,990 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +30.1% |
Iran compared with similar countries
- Iran's 27,990 constant LCU per US$ of GDP is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 2.04 constant LCU per US$ of GDP, 13693.9× the median. (48 countries reporting)
- Iran's 27,990 constant LCU per US$ of GDP is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 0.9306 constant LCU per US$ of GDP, 30078.4× the median. (22 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where General government final consumption expenditure (constant LCU), per 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 | +116.6% | 53,650 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 116,194 constant LCU per US$ of GDP |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 192,173 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 156,968 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 231,782 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1970s | 172,476 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 100,658 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 248,222 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1980s | 54,207 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 30,130 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 87,172 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1990s | 69,019 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 47,768 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 116,194 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2000s | 44,511 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 21,998 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 69,194 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2010s | 19,527 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 13,352 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 26,408 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2020s | 25,265 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 21,508 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 32,598 constant 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)
- 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$), annual growth rate 130.68 % change on previous year (1982)
Frequently asked questions
- What is general government final consumption expenditure (constant lcu), per in Iran?
- General government final consumption expenditure (constant lcu), per in Iran was 27,990 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest general government final consumption expenditure (constant lcu), per recorded in Iran?
- The highest recorded value was 248,222 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 1972.
- What is the lowest general government final consumption expenditure (constant lcu), per recorded in Iran?
- The lowest recorded value was 13,352 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 2012.
- How does Iran rank for general government final consumption expenditure (constant lcu), per?
- Iran ranks 1st out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
- Is general government final consumption expenditure (constant lcu), per rising or falling in Iran?
- Over the last ten years it is up 21.1%. 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 General government final consumption expenditure (constant LCU), per unit of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
General government final consumption expenditure (constant LCU) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
General government final consumption expenditure (constant LCU) ÷ GDP (current US$)
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- 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
General government final consumption expenditure (constant 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.