Gross national expenditure (current US$), annual growth rate in Iran, Islamic Republic of

Iran, Islamic Republic of: Gross national expenditure (current US$), annual growth rate was -19.36 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
-19.36 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 373.3%
World rank
185th
of 185 countries
All-time high
56.6 % change on previous year
in 1974
All-time low
-54.36 % change on previous year
in 1993
Years of data
65
1961–2025

Gross national expenditure (current US$), annual growth rate in Iran, Islamic Republic of, 1961–2025

-50-2502550196119932025

Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

In 2025, gross national expenditure (current us$), annual growth rate in Iran, Islamic Republic of stood at -19.36 % change on previous year.

That represents a change of down 373.3% on the previous year and down 143.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, gross national expenditure (current us$), annual growth rate in Iran, Islamic Republic of peaked at 56.6 % change on previous year in 1974 and was at its lowest, -54.36 % change on previous year, in 1993.

Iran, Islamic Republic of ranks 185th of 185 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Gross national expenditure (current US$), annual growth rate in Iran, Islamic Republic of, year by year

Annual values for Gross national expenditure (current US$), annual growth rate in Iran, Islamic Republic of, 1961 to 2025.
Year % change on previous year Change
1961 3.61 % change on previous year
1962 3.42 % change on previous year -5.3%
1963 -0.9181 % change on previous year -126.9%
1964 12.42 % change on previous year -1452.7%
1965 16.12 % change on previous year +29.8%
1966 11.8 % change on previous year -26.8%
1967 11.37 % change on previous year -3.6%
1968 15.34 % change on previous year +34.9%
1969 13.92 % change on previous year -9.3%
1970 13.57 % change on previous year -2.5%
1971 18.18 % change on previous year +33.9%
1972 25.86 % change on previous year +42.3%
1973 38.75 % change on previous year +49.9%
1974 56.6 % change on previous year +46.1%
1975 39.69 % change on previous year -29.9%
1976 27.43 % change on previous year -30.9%
1977 22.31 % change on previous year -18.7%
1978 -1.69 % change on previous year -107.6%
1979 -0.0369 % change on previous year -97.8%
1980 35.95 % change on previous year -97622.5%
1981 5.7 % change on previous year -84.1%
1982 6.89 % change on previous year +20.8%
1983 33.34 % change on previous year +384.1%
1984 2.62 % change on previous year -92.1%
1985 4.61 % change on previous year +75.9%
1986 18.19 % change on previous year +294.4%
1987 -39.32 % change on previous year -316.2%
1988 -4.73 % change on previous year -88.0%
1989 -2.7 % change on previous year -43.0%
1990 8.61 % change on previous year -419.4%
1991 8.41 % change on previous year -2.4%
1992 -10.35 % change on previous year -223.1%
1993 -54.36 % change on previous year +425.2%
1994 3.38 % change on previous year -106.2%
1995 42.42 % change on previous year +1156.7%
1996 28.94 % change on previous year -31.8%
1997 -3.45 % change on previous year -111.9%
1998 1.95 % change on previous year -156.7%
1999 -5.04 % change on previous year -357.6%
2000 -2.41 % change on previous year -52.1%
2001 16.47 % change on previous year -782.7%
2002 0.3695 % change on previous year -97.8%
2003 18.83 % change on previous year +4997.0%
2004 26.05 % change on previous year +38.3%
2005 10.33 % change on previous year -60.4%
2006 18.77 % change on previous year +81.8%
2007 28.94 % change on previous year +54.2%
2008 19.75 % change on previous year -31.8%
2009 5.35 % change on previous year -72.9%
2010 14.48 % change on previous year +170.4%
2011 25.72 % change on previous year +77.6%
2012 9.08 % change on previous year -64.7%
2013 -24.47 % change on previous year -369.4%
2014 -5.33 % change on previous year -78.2%
2015 -7.96 % change on previous year +49.3%
2016 13.69 % change on previous year -272.0%
2017 5.93 % change on previous year -56.7%
2018 -18.82 % change on previous year -417.4%
2019 -11.82 % change on previous year -37.2%
2020 -17.08 % change on previous year +44.4%
2021 33.89 % change on previous year -298.4%
2022 2.28 % change on previous year -93.3%
2023 12.91 % change on previous year +465.8%
2024 7.08 % change on previous year -45.1%
2025 -19.36 % change on previous year -373.3%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 9.67 % change on previous year -0.9181 % change on previous year 16.12 % change on previous year 9
1970s 24.06 % change on previous year -1.69 % change on previous year 56.6 % change on previous year 10
1980s 6.06 % change on previous year -39.32 % change on previous year 35.95 % change on previous year 10
1990s 2.05 % change on previous year -54.36 % change on previous year 42.42 % change on previous year 10
2000s 14.25 % change on previous year -2.41 % change on previous year 28.94 % change on previous year 10
2010s 0.0499 % change on previous year -24.47 % change on previous year 25.72 % change on previous year 10
2020s 3.29 % change on previous year -19.36 % change on previous year 33.89 % change on previous year 6

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Frequently asked questions

What is gross national expenditure (current us$), annual growth rate in Iran, Islamic Republic of?
Gross national expenditure (current us$), annual growth rate in Iran, Islamic Republic of was -19.36 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest gross national expenditure (current us$), annual growth rate recorded in Iran, Islamic Republic of?
The highest recorded value was 56.6 % change on previous year in 1974.
What is the lowest gross national expenditure (current us$), annual growth rate recorded in Iran, Islamic Republic of?
The lowest recorded value was -54.36 % change on previous year in 1993.
How does Iran, Islamic Republic of rank for gross national expenditure (current us$), annual growth rate?
Iran, Islamic Republic of ranks 185th out of 185 countries with data for 2025.
Is gross national expenditure (current us$), annual growth rate rising or falling in Iran, Islamic Republic of?
Over the last ten years it is down 143.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Iran, Islamic Republic of data come from?
The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Gross national expenditure (current US$), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Gross national expenditure (current US$), annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
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Coverage
228 places, 10,585 data points, 1961–2025
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The year-on-year percentage change in Gross national expenditure (current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.