Gross fixed capital formation in Iran
Iran: Gross fixed capital formation was 91.65 billion constant 2015 US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
91.65 billion constant 2015 US$
Change on year
down 14.4%
World rank
35th
of 161 countries
All-time high
167.63 billion constant 2015 US$
in 2011
All-time low
9.89 billion constant 2015 US$
in 1960
Years of data
66
1960–2025
Gross fixed capital formation in Iran, 1960–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in constant 2015 US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross fixed capital formation in Iran is 91.65 billion constant 2015 US$, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of down 14.4% on the previous year and down 11.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross fixed capital formation in Iran peaked at 167.63 billion constant 2015 US$ in 2011 and was at its lowest, 9.89 billion constant 2015 US$, in 1960.
Iran ranks 35th of 161 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross fixed capital formation in Iran, year by year
| Year | constant 2015 US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 9.89 billion constant 2015 US$ | — |
| 1961 | 10.94 billion constant 2015 US$ | +10.6% |
| 1962 | 10.08 billion constant 2015 US$ | -7.9% |
| 1963 | 11.87 billion constant 2015 US$ | +17.8% |
| 1964 | 12.78 billion constant 2015 US$ | +7.6% |
| 1965 | 17.55 billion constant 2015 US$ | +37.3% |
| 1966 | 17.61 billion constant 2015 US$ | +0.4% |
| 1967 | 21.33 billion constant 2015 US$ | +21.1% |
| 1968 | 24.23 billion constant 2015 US$ | +13.6% |
| 1969 | 26.15 billion constant 2015 US$ | +7.9% |
| 1970 | 30.13 billion constant 2015 US$ | +15.2% |
| 1971 | 35.41 billion constant 2015 US$ | +17.5% |
| 1972 | 41.50 billion constant 2015 US$ | +17.2% |
| 1973 | 47.43 billion constant 2015 US$ | +14.3% |
| 1974 | 56.99 billion constant 2015 US$ | +20.2% |
| 1975 | 77.74 billion constant 2015 US$ | +36.4% |
| 1976 | 109.85 billion constant 2015 US$ | +41.3% |
| 1977 | 93.72 billion constant 2015 US$ | -14.7% |
| 1978 | 87.16 billion constant 2015 US$ | -7.0% |
| 1979 | 61.42 billion constant 2015 US$ | -29.5% |
| 1980 | 62.94 billion constant 2015 US$ | +2.5% |
| 1981 | 55.57 billion constant 2015 US$ | -11.7% |
| 1982 | 60.52 billion constant 2015 US$ | +8.9% |
| 1983 | 83.09 billion constant 2015 US$ | +37.3% |
| 1984 | 74.15 billion constant 2015 US$ | -10.8% |
| 1985 | 62.22 billion constant 2015 US$ | -16.1% |
| 1986 | 58.55 billion constant 2015 US$ | -5.9% |
| 1987 | 56.23 billion constant 2015 US$ | -4.0% |
| 1988 | 42.44 billion constant 2015 US$ | -24.5% |
| 1989 | 45.54 billion constant 2015 US$ | +7.3% |
| 1990 | 47.66 billion constant 2015 US$ | +4.7% |
| 1991 | 72.67 billion constant 2015 US$ | +52.5% |
| 1992 | 69.24 billion constant 2015 US$ | -4.7% |
| 1993 | 59.61 billion constant 2015 US$ | -13.9% |
| 1994 | 52.51 billion constant 2015 US$ | -11.9% |
| 1995 | 49.01 billion constant 2015 US$ | -6.7% |
| 1996 | 61.54 billion constant 2015 US$ | +25.6% |
| 1997 | 66.07 billion constant 2015 US$ | +7.4% |
| 1998 | 67.10 billion constant 2015 US$ | +1.6% |
| 1999 | 70.53 billion constant 2015 US$ | +5.1% |
| 2000 | 76.49 billion constant 2015 US$ | +8.4% |
| 2001 | 95.30 billion constant 2015 US$ | +24.6% |
| 2002 | 101.66 billion constant 2015 US$ | +6.7% |
| 2003 | 108.14 billion constant 2015 US$ | +6.4% |
| 2004 | 116.68 billion constant 2015 US$ | +7.9% |
| 2005 | 121.35 billion constant 2015 US$ | +4.0% |
| 2006 | 119.35 billion constant 2015 US$ | -1.7% |
| 2007 | 136.85 billion constant 2015 US$ | +14.7% |
| 2008 | 153.09 billion constant 2015 US$ | +11.9% |
| 2009 | 155.11 billion constant 2015 US$ | +1.3% |
| 2010 | 160.22 billion constant 2015 US$ | +3.3% |
| 2011 | 167.63 billion constant 2015 US$ | +4.6% |
| 2012 | 127.51 billion constant 2015 US$ | -23.9% |
| 2013 | 112.76 billion constant 2015 US$ | -11.6% |
| 2014 | 120.86 billion constant 2015 US$ | +7.2% |
| 2015 | 103.79 billion constant 2015 US$ | -14.1% |
| 2016 | 102.05 billion constant 2015 US$ | -1.7% |
| 2017 | 101.74 billion constant 2015 US$ | -0.3% |
| 2018 | 85.67 billion constant 2015 US$ | -15.8% |
| 2019 | 81.19 billion constant 2015 US$ | -5.2% |
| 2020 | 84.92 billion constant 2015 US$ | +4.6% |
| 2021 | 88.75 billion constant 2015 US$ | +4.5% |
| 2022 | 96.96 billion constant 2015 US$ | +9.3% |
| 2023 | 103.10 billion constant 2015 US$ | +6.3% |
| 2024 | 107.06 billion constant 2015 US$ | +3.8% |
| 2025 | 91.65 billion constant 2015 US$ | -14.4% |
Iran compared with similar countries
- Iran's 91.65 billion constant 2015 US$ is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 11.14 billion constant 2015 US$, 8.2× the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Iran's 91.65 billion constant 2015 US$ is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 11.07 billion constant 2015 US$, 8.3× the median. (18 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 16.24 billion constant 2015 US$ | 9.89 billion constant 2015 US$ | 26.15 billion constant 2015 US$ | 10 |
| 1970s | 64.14 billion constant 2015 US$ | 30.13 billion constant 2015 US$ | 109.85 billion constant 2015 US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 60.13 billion constant 2015 US$ | 42.44 billion constant 2015 US$ | 83.09 billion constant 2015 US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 61.59 billion constant 2015 US$ | 47.66 billion constant 2015 US$ | 72.67 billion constant 2015 US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 118.40 billion constant 2015 US$ | 76.49 billion constant 2015 US$ | 155.11 billion constant 2015 US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 116.34 billion constant 2015 US$ | 81.19 billion constant 2015 US$ | 167.63 billion constant 2015 US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 95.41 billion constant 2015 US$ | 84.92 billion constant 2015 US$ | 107.06 billion constant 2015 US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near Iran
- 32 Malaysia 98.88 billion constant 2015 US$ compare
- 33 Austria 98.72 billion constant 2015 US$ compare
- 34 Argentina 95.21 billion constant 2015 US$ compare
- 36 Denmark 79.59 billion constant 2015 US$ compare
- 37 Uzbekistan 77.90 billion constant 2015 US$ compare
- 38 Chile 74.08 billion constant 2015 US$ compare
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$), annual growth rate 130.68 % change on previous year (1982)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross fixed capital formation in Iran?
- Gross fixed capital formation in Iran was 91.65 billion constant 2015 US$ in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
- What is the highest gross fixed capital formation recorded in Iran?
- The highest recorded value was 167.63 billion constant 2015 US$ in 2011.
- What is the lowest gross fixed capital formation recorded in Iran?
- The lowest recorded value was 9.89 billion constant 2015 US$ in 1960.
- How does Iran rank for gross fixed capital formation?
- Iran ranks 35th out of 161 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gross fixed capital formation rising or falling in Iran?
- Over the last ten years it is down 11.7%. 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 fixed capital formation (constant 2015 US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Gross fixed capital formation includes acquisitions less disposals of fixed assets during the accounting period, including certain specified expenditures on services that add to the value of non-produced assets. This indicator is expressed in constant prices, meaning the series has been adjusted to account for price changes over time. The reference year for this adjustment is 2015. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.