GNI in Iran
Iran: GNI was 361.89 billion current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
GNI in Iran, 1960–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
In 2025, gni in Iran stood at 361.89 billion current US$.
That represents a change of down 23.7% on the previous year and down 11.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gni in Iran peaked at 648.23 billion current US$ in 2012 and was at its lowest, 4.09 billion current US$, in 1960.
Iran ranks 43rd of 210 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
GNI in Iran, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 4.09 billion current US$ | — |
| 1961 | 4.31 billion current US$ | +5.4% |
| 1962 | 4.57 billion current US$ | +5.8% |
| 1963 | 4.79 billion current US$ | +4.8% |
| 1964 | 5.22 billion current US$ | +9.0% |
| 1965 | 5.99 billion current US$ | +14.9% |
| 1966 | 6.58 billion current US$ | +9.9% |
| 1967 | 7.31 billion current US$ | +11.0% |
| 1968 | 8.29 billion current US$ | +13.5% |
| 1969 | 9.35 billion current US$ | +12.7% |
| 1970 | 10.52 billion current US$ | +12.6% |
| 1971 | 13.20 billion current US$ | +25.5% |
| 1972 | 16.62 billion current US$ | +25.9% |
| 1973 | 26.44 billion current US$ | +59.1% |
| 1974 | 46.05 billion current US$ | +74.1% |
| 1975 | 51.80 billion current US$ | +12.5% |
| 1976 | 67.59 billion current US$ | +30.5% |
| 1977 | 79.73 billion current US$ | +18.0% |
| 1978 | 76.85 billion current US$ | -3.6% |
| 1979 | 91.21 billion current US$ | +18.7% |
| 1980 | 95.24 billion current US$ | +4.4% |
| 1981 | 101.39 billion current US$ | +6.5% |
| 1982 | 126.38 billion current US$ | +24.6% |
| 1983 | 157.00 billion current US$ | +24.2% |
| 1984 | 162.70 billion current US$ | +3.6% |
| 1985 | 180.27 billion current US$ | +10.8% |
| 1986 | 209.25 billion current US$ | +16.1% |
| 1987 | 133.94 billion current US$ | -36.0% |
| 1988 | 122.97 billion current US$ | -8.2% |
| 1989 | 120.43 billion current US$ | -2.1% |
| 1990 | 124.76 billion current US$ | +3.6% |
| 1991 | 131.87 billion current US$ | +5.7% |
| 1992 | 119.83 billion current US$ | -9.1% |
| 1993 | 63.76 billion current US$ | -46.8% |
| 1994 | 71.52 billion current US$ | +12.2% |
| 1995 | 95.93 billion current US$ | +34.1% |
| 1996 | 119.85 billion current US$ | +24.9% |
| 1997 | 113.67 billion current US$ | -5.2% |
| 1998 | 110.20 billion current US$ | -3.1% |
| 1999 | 114.12 billion current US$ | +3.6% |
| 2000 | 109.79 billion current US$ | -3.8% |
| 2001 | 127.18 billion current US$ | +15.8% |
| 2002 | 128.99 billion current US$ | +1.4% |
| 2003 | 152.20 billion current US$ | +18.0% |
| 2004 | 187.45 billion current US$ | +23.2% |
| 2005 | 224.56 billion current US$ | +19.8% |
| 2006 | 265.71 billion current US$ | +18.3% |
| 2007 | 350.69 billion current US$ | +32.0% |
| 2008 | 407.41 billion current US$ | +16.2% |
| 2009 | 413.94 billion current US$ | +1.6% |
| 2010 | 487.15 billion current US$ | +17.7% |
| 2011 | 629.55 billion current US$ | +29.2% |
| 2012 | 648.23 billion current US$ | +3.0% |
| 2013 | 503.59 billion current US$ | -22.3% |
| 2014 | 464.66 billion current US$ | -7.7% |
| 2015 | 409.50 billion current US$ | -11.9% |
| 2016 | 478.98 billion current US$ | +17.0% |
| 2017 | 511.24 billion current US$ | +6.7% |
| 2018 | 413.89 billion current US$ | -19.0% |
| 2019 | 348.42 billion current US$ | -15.8% |
| 2020 | 281.00 billion current US$ | -19.4% |
| 2021 | 407.24 billion current US$ | +44.9% |
| 2022 | 421.79 billion current US$ | +3.6% |
| 2023 | 456.62 billion current US$ | +8.3% |
| 2024 | 474.04 billion current US$ | +3.8% |
| 2025 | 361.89 billion current US$ | -23.7% |
Iran compared with similar countries
- Iran's 361.89 billion current US$ is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 47.35 billion current US$, 7.6× the median. (59 countries reporting)
- Iran's 361.89 billion current US$ is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 100.97 billion current US$, 3.6× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 6.05 billion current US$ | 4.09 billion current US$ | 9.35 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1970s | 48.00 billion current US$ | 10.52 billion current US$ | 91.21 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 140.96 billion current US$ | 95.24 billion current US$ | 209.25 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 106.55 billion current US$ | 63.76 billion current US$ | 131.87 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 236.79 billion current US$ | 109.79 billion current US$ | 413.94 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 489.52 billion current US$ | 348.42 billion current US$ | 648.23 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 400.43 billion current US$ | 281.00 billion current US$ | 474.04 billion current US$ | 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$), annual growth rate 130.68 % change on previous year (1982)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gni in Iran?
- Gni in Iran was 361.89 billion current US$ in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
- What is the highest gni recorded in Iran?
- The highest recorded value was 648.23 billion current US$ in 2012.
- What is the lowest gni recorded in Iran?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.09 billion current US$ in 1960.
- How does Iran rank for gni?
- Iran ranks 43rd out of 210 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gni rising or falling in Iran?
- Over the last ten years it is down 11.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iran data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks, published as part of GNI (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Gross national income is the total income earned by all residents within an economic territory during an accounting period. It is equal to gross domestic product plus earned income receivable from abroad minus earned income payable abroad. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.