Central government revenues as a share of GDP in Iran, Islamic Republic of
Iran, Islamic Republic of: Central government revenues as a share of GDP was 25.4% in 2009. ▼ Falling
Central government revenues as a share of GDP in Iran, Islamic Republic of, 1972–2009
Source: International Monetary Fund (IMF) Government Finance Statistics, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in % of GDP.
Analysis
The most recent figure for central government revenues as a share of gdp in Iran, Islamic Republic of is 25.4%, measured in 2009.
The figure is down 4.0% on the previous year and up 12.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, central government revenues as a share of gdp in Iran, Islamic Republic of peaked at 46.1% in 1975 and was at its lowest, 12.1%, in 1988.
That places Iran, Islamic Republic of 79th out of 157 countries with data for 2009, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 38 years of available data.
Central government revenues as a share of GDP in Iran, Islamic Republic of, year by year
| Year | % of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 24.8% | — |
| 1973 | 26.3% | +6.0% |
| 1974 | 45.7% | +73.9% |
| 1975 | 46.1% | +0.9% |
| 1976 | 39.5% | -14.3% |
| 1977 | 38.5% | -2.4% |
| 1978 | 31.6% | -18.0% |
| 1979 | 27.9% | -11.6% |
| 1980 | 21.2% | -24.2% |
| 1981 | 23.9% | +12.9% |
| 1982 | 25.4% | +6.1% |
| 1983 | 21.9% | -13.5% |
| 1984 | 20.0% | -8.7% |
| 1985 | 18.7% | -6.5% |
| 1986 | 12.6% | -32.8% |
| 1987 | 12.9% | +2.6% |
| 1988 | 12.1% | -6.2% |
| 1989 | 14.1% | +16.0% |
| 1990 | 17.4% | +23.9% |
| 1991 | 15.6% | -10.5% |
| 1992 | 17.1% | +9.6% |
| 1993 | 20.7% | +21.0% |
| 1994 | 22.2% | +7.2% |
| 1995 | 22.8% | +2.7% |
| 1996 | 22.8% | +0.4% |
| 1997 | 21.5% | -5.8% |
| 1998 | 17.3% | -19.4% |
| 1999 | 22.5% | +29.8% |
| 2000 | 21.6% | -3.8% |
| 2001 | 22.0% | +1.5% |
| 2002 | 24.0% | +9.3% |
| 2003 | 24.1% | +0.3% |
| 2004 | 24.7% | +2.6% |
| 2005 | 30.9% | +25.2% |
| 2006 | 30.0% | -3.1% |
| 2007 | 28.5% | -5.0% |
| 2008 | 26.4% | -7.1% |
| 2009 | 25.4% | -4.0% |
Iran, Islamic Republic of compared with similar countries
- Iran, Islamic Republic of's 25.4% is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 25.7%, 99% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
- Iran, Islamic Republic of's 25.4% is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 25.8%, 98% of the median. (14 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Central government revenues as a share of GDP in Iran, Islamic Republic of 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | +73.9% | 26.3% | 45.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 35.1% | 24.8% | 46.1% | 8 |
| 1980s | 18.3% | 12.1% | 25.4% | 10 |
| 1990s | 20.0% | 15.6% | 22.8% | 10 |
| 2000s | 25.7% | 21.6% | 30.9% | 10 |
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More economy & growth data for Iran, Islamic Republic of
- 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 central government revenues as a share of gdp in Iran, Islamic Republic of?
- Central government revenues as a share of gdp in Iran, Islamic Republic of was 25.4% in 2009, according to International Monetary Fund (IMF) Government Finance Statistics, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest central government revenues as a share of gdp recorded in Iran, Islamic Republic of?
- The highest recorded value was 46.1% in 1975.
- What is the lowest central government revenues as a share of gdp recorded in Iran, Islamic Republic of?
- The lowest recorded value was 12.1% in 1988.
- How does Iran, Islamic Republic of rank for central government revenues as a share of gdp?
- Iran, Islamic Republic of ranks 79th out of 157 countries with data for 2009.
- Is central government revenues as a share of gdp rising or falling in Iran, Islamic Republic of?
- Over the last ten years it is up 12.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Iran, Islamic Republic of data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund (IMF) Government Finance Statistics, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Central government revenues as a share of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Taxes, social contributions, and other revenues such as fines, fees, rent, and income from property or sales included. Grants excluded.