GNI (current LCU), per unit of GDP (Country official) in Iran
Iran: GNI (current LCU), per unit of GDP (Country official) was 740,980 current LCU per US$ of GDP in 2025. ◆ Volatile
GNI (current LCU), per unit of GDP in Iran, 1960–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in current LCU per US$ of GDP.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gni (current lcu), per unit of gdp in Iran is 740,980 current LCU per US$ of GDP, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 66 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 64.0% on the previous year and up 2,403.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gni (current lcu), per unit of gdp in Iran peaked at 740,980 current LCU per US$ of GDP in 2025 and was at its lowest, 67.26 current LCU per US$ of GDP, in 1973.
Iran ranks 1st of 207 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
GNI (current LCU), per unit of GDP (Country official) in Iran, year by year
| Year | current LCU per US$ of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 73.84 current LCU per US$ of GDP | — |
| 1961 | 73.81 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -0.0% |
| 1962 | 73.68 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -0.2% |
| 1963 | 73.54 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -0.2% |
| 1964 | 73.46 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -0.1% |
| 1965 | 73.26 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -0.3% |
| 1966 | 73.45 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +0.3% |
| 1967 | 73.29 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -0.2% |
| 1968 | 72.86 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -0.6% |
| 1969 | 72.69 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -0.2% |
| 1970 | 72.62 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -0.1% |
| 1971 | 72.83 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +0.3% |
| 1972 | 73.4 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +0.8% |
| 1973 | 67.26 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -8.4% |
| 1974 | 67.39 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +0.2% |
| 1975 | 68.2 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +1.2% |
| 1976 | 70.05 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +2.7% |
| 1977 | 69.82 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -0.3% |
| 1978 | 69.44 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -0.5% |
| 1979 | 71.11 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +2.4% |
| 1980 | 72.24 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +1.6% |
| 1981 | 80.74 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +11.8% |
| 1982 | 84.74 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +5.0% |
| 1983 | 87.58 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +3.4% |
| 1984 | 92.14 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +5.2% |
| 1985 | 87.77 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -4.7% |
| 1986 | 76.61 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -12.7% |
| 1987 | 144.84 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +89.1% |
| 1988 | 177.85 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +22.8% |
| 1989 | 225.87 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +27.0% |
| 1990 | 304.22 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +34.7% |
| 1991 | 409.31 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +34.5% |
| 1992 | 600.33 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +46.7% |
| 1993 | 1,665 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +177.4% |
| 1994 | 1,936 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +16.3% |
| 1995 | 2,037 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +5.2% |
| 1996 | 2,236 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +9.8% |
| 1997 | 2,773 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +24.1% |
| 1998 | 3,204 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +15.5% |
| 1999 | 4,182 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +30.5% |
| 2000 | 5,741 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +37.3% |
| 2001 | 5,833 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +1.6% |
| 2002 | 7,980 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +36.8% |
| 2003 | 8,298 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +4.0% |
| 2004 | 8,705 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +4.9% |
| 2005 | 9,007 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +3.5% |
| 2006 | 9,199 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +2.1% |
| 2007 | 9,310 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +1.2% |
| 2008 | 9,605 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +3.2% |
| 2009 | 9,917 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +3.2% |
| 2010 | 10,341 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +4.3% |
| 2011 | 10,970 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +6.1% |
| 2012 | 12,340 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +12.5% |
| 2013 | 21,388 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +73.3% |
| 2014 | 26,646 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +24.6% |
| 2015 | 29,602 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +11.1% |
| 2016 | 31,413 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +6.1% |
| 2017 | 34,281 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +9.1% |
| 2018 | 54,481 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +58.9% |
| 2019 | 82,147 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +50.8% |
| 2020 | 155,616 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +89.4% |
| 2021 | 174,101 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +11.9% |
| 2022 | 264,060 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +51.7% |
| 2023 | 352,819 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +33.6% |
| 2024 | 451,714 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +28.0% |
| 2025 | 740,980 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +64.0% |
Iran compared with similar countries
- Iran's 740,980 current LCU per US$ of GDP is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 13.82 current LCU per US$ of GDP, 53616.9× the median. (59 countries reporting)
- Iran's 740,980 current LCU per US$ of GDP is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 5.51 current LCU per US$ of GDP, 134588.3× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where GNI (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 | +177.4% | 600.33 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 1,665 current LCU per US$ of GDP |
| 2020 | +89.4% | 82,147 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 155,616 current LCU per US$ of GDP |
| 1987 | +89.1% | 76.61 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 144.84 current LCU per US$ of GDP |
| 2013 | +73.3% | 12,340 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 21,388 current LCU per US$ of GDP |
| 2025 | +64.0% | 451,714 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 740,980 current LCU per US$ of GDP |
| 2018 | +58.9% | 34,281 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 54,481 current LCU per US$ of GDP |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 73.39 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 72.69 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 73.84 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1970s | 70.21 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 67.26 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 73.4 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1980s | 113.04 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 72.24 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 225.87 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1990s | 1,935 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 304.22 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 4,182 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2000s | 8,360 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 5,741 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 9,917 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2010s | 31,361 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 10,341 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 82,147 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2020s | 356,548 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 155,616 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 740,980 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 6 |
Countries ranked near Iran
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 gni (current lcu), per unit of gdp in Iran?
- Gni (current lcu), per unit of gdp in Iran was 740,980 current LCU per US$ of GDP in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gni (current lcu), per unit of gdp recorded in Iran?
- The highest recorded value was 740,980 current LCU per US$ of GDP in 2025.
- What is the lowest gni (current lcu), per unit of gdp recorded in Iran?
- The lowest recorded value was 67.26 current LCU per US$ of GDP in 1973.
- How does Iran rank for gni (current lcu), per unit of gdp?
- Iran ranks 1st out of 207 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gni (current lcu), per unit of gdp rising or falling in Iran?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2,403.1%. 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 GNI (current LCU), per unit of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
GNI (current LCU) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
GNI (current LCU) ÷ GDP (current US$)
Computed from
- GNI Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks
- 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
GNI (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.