Gross capital formation (constant LCU), per unit of GDP in Iran
Iran: Gross capital formation (constant LCU), per unit of GDP was 83,275 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
83,275 constant LCU per US$ of GDP
Change on year
up 17.3%
World rank
1st
of 170 countries
All-time high
997,145 constant LCU per US$ of GDP
in 1968
All-time low
52,406 constant LCU per US$ of GDP
in 2015
Years of data
66
1960–2025
Gross capital formation (constant LCU), per unit of GDP in Iran, 1960–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in constant LCU per US$ of GDP.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross capital formation (constant lcu), per unit of gdp in Iran is 83,275 constant LCU per US$ of GDP, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of up 17.3% on the previous year and up 58.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross capital formation (constant lcu), per unit of gdp in Iran peaked at 997,145 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 1968 and was at its lowest, 52,406 constant LCU per US$ of GDP, in 2015.
That places Iran 1st out of 170 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.
Gross capital formation (constant LCU), per unit of GDP in Iran, year by year
| Year | constant LCU per US$ of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 785,729 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | — |
| 1961 | 794,389 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +1.1% |
| 1962 | 746,641 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -6.0% |
| 1963 | 758,365 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +1.6% |
| 1964 | 823,648 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +8.6% |
| 1965 | 884,947 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +7.4% |
| 1966 | 899,395 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +1.6% |
| 1967 | 920,850 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +2.4% |
| 1968 | 997,145 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +8.3% |
| 1969 | 957,620 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -4.0% |
| 1970 | 929,384 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -2.9% |
| 1971 | 752,218 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -19.1% |
| 1972 | 806,477 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +7.2% |
| 1973 | 532,563 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -34.0% |
| 1974 | 470,531 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -11.6% |
| 1975 | 567,711 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +20.7% |
| 1976 | 560,482 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -1.3% |
| 1977 | 482,039 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -14.0% |
| 1978 | 404,226 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -16.1% |
| 1979 | 232,042 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -42.6% |
| 1980 | 256,049 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +10.3% |
| 1981 | 208,169 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -18.7% |
| 1982 | 154,705 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -25.7% |
| 1983 | 162,384 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +5.0% |
| 1984 | 119,883 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -26.2% |
| 1985 | 97,443 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -18.7% |
| 1986 | 80,760 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -17.1% |
| 1987 | 124,879 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +54.6% |
| 1988 | 88,297 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -29.3% |
| 1989 | 108,438 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +22.8% |
| 1990 | 129,876 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +19.8% |
| 1991 | 160,555 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +23.6% |
| 1992 | 163,385 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +1.8% |
| 1993 | 223,097 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +36.5% |
| 1994 | 137,279 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -38.5% |
| 1995 | 131,730 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -4.0% |
| 1996 | 135,425 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +2.8% |
| 1997 | 139,076 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +2.7% |
| 1998 | 145,568 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +4.7% |
| 1999 | 146,256 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +0.5% |
| 2000 | 158,562 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +8.4% |
| 2001 | 157,186 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -0.9% |
| 2002 | 183,480 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +16.7% |
| 2003 | 183,351 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -0.1% |
| 2004 | 156,466 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -14.7% |
| 2005 | 126,119 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -19.4% |
| 2006 | 112,163 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -11.1% |
| 2007 | 96,251 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -14.2% |
| 2008 | 90,917 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -5.5% |
| 2009 | 91,975 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +1.2% |
| 2010 | 85,776 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -6.7% |
| 2011 | 63,539 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -25.9% |
| 2012 | 57,658 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -9.3% |
| 2013 | 67,497 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +17.1% |
| 2014 | 76,003 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +12.6% |
| 2015 | 52,406 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -31.0% |
| 2016 | 59,507 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +13.6% |
| 2017 | 61,457 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +3.3% |
| 2018 | 67,297 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +9.5% |
| 2019 | 73,877 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +9.8% |
| 2020 | 100,728 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +36.3% |
| 2021 | 72,259 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -28.3% |
| 2022 | 75,003 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +3.8% |
| 2023 | 71,866 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -4.2% |
| 2024 | 70,972 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -1.2% |
| 2025 | 83,275 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +17.3% |
Iran compared with similar countries
- Iran's 83,275 constant LCU per US$ of GDP is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 3.07 constant LCU per US$ of GDP, 27107.6× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Iran's 83,275 constant LCU per US$ of GDP is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 0.9463 constant LCU per US$ of GDP, 88002.5× the median. (21 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 856,873 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 746,641 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 997,145 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1970s | 573,767 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 232,042 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 929,384 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1980s | 140,101 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 80,760 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 256,049 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1990s | 151,225 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 129,876 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 223,097 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2000s | 135,647 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 90,917 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 183,480 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2010s | 66,502 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 52,406 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 85,776 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2020s | 79,017 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 70,972 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 100,728 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$), annual growth rate 130.68 % change on previous year (1982)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross capital formation (constant lcu), per unit of gdp in Iran?
- Gross capital formation (constant lcu), per unit of gdp in Iran was 83,275 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gross capital formation (constant lcu), per unit of gdp recorded in Iran?
- The highest recorded value was 997,145 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 1968.
- What is the lowest gross capital formation (constant lcu), per unit of gdp recorded in Iran?
- The lowest recorded value was 52,406 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 2015.
- How does Iran rank for gross capital formation (constant lcu), per unit of gdp?
- Iran ranks 1st out of 170 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gross capital formation (constant lcu), per unit of gdp rising or falling in Iran?
- Over the last ten years it is up 58.9%. 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 Gross capital formation (constant LCU), per unit of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Gross capital formation (constant LCU) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Gross capital formation (constant LCU) ÷ GDP (current US$)
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Gross capital formation (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.