Gross capital formation (current US$) in Iran
Iran: Gross capital formation (current US$) was 151.50 billion current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
151.50 billion current US$
Change on year
down 28.1%
World rank
26th
of 187 countries
All-time high
234.11 billion current US$
in 2012
All-time low
948.37 million current US$
in 1963
Years of data
66
1960–2025
Gross capital formation in Iran, 1960–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
In 2025, gross capital formation in Iran stood at 151.50 billion current US$.
The figure is down 28.1% on the previous year and up 15.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross capital formation in Iran peaked at 234.11 billion current US$ in 2012 and was at its lowest, 948.37 million current US$, in 1963.
That places Iran 26th out of 187 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross capital formation (current US$) in Iran, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 1.06 billion current US$ | — |
| 1961 | 1.11 billion current US$ | +5.6% |
| 1962 | 1.15 billion current US$ | +2.9% |
| 1963 | 948.37 million current US$ | -17.3% |
| 1964 | 1.43 billion current US$ | +51.0% |
| 1965 | 1.97 billion current US$ | +37.9% |
| 1966 | 2.32 billion current US$ | +17.7% |
| 1967 | 2.58 billion current US$ | +11.0% |
| 1968 | 3.57 billion current US$ | +38.4% |
| 1969 | 3.91 billion current US$ | +9.6% |
| 1970 | 4.46 billion current US$ | +14.0% |
| 1971 | 4.78 billion current US$ | +7.2% |
| 1972 | 6.88 billion current US$ | +43.9% |
| 1973 | 9.50 billion current US$ | +38.1% |
| 1974 | 14.34 billion current US$ | +51.0% |
| 1975 | 21.43 billion current US$ | +49.5% |
| 1976 | 32.73 billion current US$ | +52.7% |
| 1977 | 39.03 billion current US$ | +19.3% |
| 1978 | 30.52 billion current US$ | -21.8% |
| 1979 | 22.61 billion current US$ | -25.9% |
| 1980 | 45.17 billion current US$ | +99.8% |
| 1981 | 40.28 billion current US$ | -10.8% |
| 1982 | 33.72 billion current US$ | -16.3% |
| 1983 | 56.71 billion current US$ | +68.2% |
| 1984 | 53.62 billion current US$ | -5.4% |
| 1985 | 43.74 billion current US$ | -18.4% |
| 1986 | 46.45 billion current US$ | +6.2% |
| 1987 | 26.93 billion current US$ | -42.0% |
| 1988 | 21.08 billion current US$ | -21.7% |
| 1989 | 27.77 billion current US$ | +31.7% |
| 1990 | 41.22 billion current US$ | +48.4% |
| 1991 | 55.52 billion current US$ | +34.7% |
| 1992 | 50.54 billion current US$ | -9.0% |
| 1993 | 19.38 billion current US$ | -61.7% |
| 1994 | 16.74 billion current US$ | -13.6% |
| 1995 | 29.10 billion current US$ | +73.9% |
| 1996 | 45.50 billion current US$ | +56.3% |
| 1997 | 40.49 billion current US$ | -11.0% |
| 1998 | 37.34 billion current US$ | -7.8% |
| 1999 | 37.05 billion current US$ | -0.8% |
| 2000 | 38.47 billion current US$ | +3.8% |
| 2001 | 44.73 billion current US$ | +16.3% |
| 2002 | 50.23 billion current US$ | +12.3% |
| 2003 | 63.96 billion current US$ | +27.3% |
| 2004 | 86.36 billion current US$ | +35.0% |
| 2005 | 87.10 billion current US$ | +0.9% |
| 2006 | 102.65 billion current US$ | +17.9% |
| 2007 | 138.95 billion current US$ | +35.4% |
| 2008 | 169.56 billion current US$ | +22.0% |
| 2009 | 169.34 billion current US$ | -0.1% |
| 2010 | 196.11 billion current US$ | +15.8% |
| 2011 | 226.57 billion current US$ | +15.5% |
| 2012 | 234.11 billion current US$ | +3.3% |
| 2013 | 174.87 billion current US$ | -25.3% |
| 2014 | 170.77 billion current US$ | -2.3% |
| 2015 | 130.87 billion current US$ | -23.4% |
| 2016 | 162.15 billion current US$ | +23.9% |
| 2017 | 180.32 billion current US$ | +11.2% |
| 2018 | 149.13 billion current US$ | -17.3% |
| 2019 | 139.90 billion current US$ | -6.2% |
| 2020 | 134.63 billion current US$ | -3.8% |
| 2021 | 169.02 billion current US$ | +25.5% |
| 2022 | 172.13 billion current US$ | +1.8% |
| 2023 | 200.26 billion current US$ | +16.3% |
| 2024 | 210.76 billion current US$ | +5.2% |
| 2025 | 151.50 billion current US$ | -28.1% |
Iran compared with similar countries
- Iran's 151.50 billion current US$ is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 11.53 billion current US$, 13.1× the median. (52 countries reporting)
- Iran's 151.50 billion current US$ is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 24.30 billion current US$, 6.2× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 2.01 billion current US$ | 948.37 million current US$ | 3.91 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1970s | 18.63 billion current US$ | 4.46 billion current US$ | 39.03 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 39.55 billion current US$ | 21.08 billion current US$ | 56.71 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 37.29 billion current US$ | 16.74 billion current US$ | 55.52 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 95.14 billion current US$ | 38.47 billion current US$ | 169.56 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 176.48 billion current US$ | 130.87 billion current US$ | 234.11 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 173.05 billion current US$ | 134.63 billion current US$ | 210.76 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)
- 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 gross capital formation in Iran?
- Gross capital formation in Iran was 151.50 billion current US$ in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
- What is the highest gross capital formation recorded in Iran?
- The highest recorded value was 234.11 billion current US$ in 2012.
- What is the lowest gross capital formation recorded in Iran?
- The lowest recorded value was 948.37 million current US$ in 1963.
- How does Iran rank for gross capital formation?
- Iran ranks 26th out of 187 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gross capital formation rising or falling in Iran?
- Over the last ten years it is up 15.8%. 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 Gross capital formation (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Gross capital formation includes acquisitions less disposals of produced assets for purposes of fixed capital formation, inventories or valuables. 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.