Gross national expenditure in Iran, Islamic Republic of

Iran, Islamic Republic of: Gross national expenditure was 102.9 in 2024. ▼ Falling

Latest (2024)
102.9
Change on year
up 3.1%
World rank
24th
of 71 countries
All-time high
126.57
in 1980
All-time low
88.85
in 1974
Years of data
65
1960–2024

Gross national expenditure in Iran, Islamic Republic of, 1960–2024

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Source: UNICEF.

Analysis

In 2024, gross national expenditure in Iran, Islamic Republic of stood at 102.9.

The figure is up 3.1% on the previous year and up 6.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, gross national expenditure in Iran, Islamic Republic of peaked at 126.57 in 1980 and was at its lowest, 88.85, in 1974.

That places Iran, Islamic Republic of 24th out of 71 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.

The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 65 years of available data.

Gross national expenditure in Iran, Islamic Republic of, year by year

Annual values for Gross national expenditure (% of GDP) in Iran, Islamic Republic of, 1960 to 2024.
Year Value Change
1960 117.51
1961 115.48 -1.7%
1962 112.64 -2.5%
1963 106.29 -5.6%
1964 109.46 +3.0%
1965 110.34 +0.8%
1966 112.59 +2.0%
1967 112.69 +0.1%
1968 113.88 +1.1%
1969 114.82 +0.8%
1970 115.75 +0.8%
1971 109.34 -5.5%
1972 110.17 +0.8%
1973 96.82 -12.1%
1974 88.85 -8.2%
1975 110.78 +24.7%
1976 107.39 -3.1%
1977 110.91 +3.3%
1978 112.68 +1.6%
1979 97.19 -13.7%
1980 126.57 +30.2%
1981 125.61 -0.8%
1982 107.14 -14.7%
1983 115.06 +7.4%
1984 113.78 -1.1%
1985 107.19 -5.8%
1986 109.18 +1.8%
1987 103.37 -5.3%
1988 107.24 +3.8%
1989 106.57 -0.6%
1990 111.74 +4.9%
1991 114.86 +2.8%
1992 113.17 -1.5%
1993 97.05 -14.2%
1994 89.02 -8.3%
1995 94.46 +6.1%
1996 97.54 +3.3%
1997 99.54 +2.0%
1998 104.83 +5.3%
1999 96.43 -8.0%
2000 97.76 +1.4%
2001 98.34 +0.6%
2002 97.37 -1.0%
2003 97.97 +0.6%
2004 99.91 +2.0%
2005 92 -7.9%
2006 92.55 +0.6%
2007 90.63 -2.1%
2008 93.47 +3.1%
2009 96.58 +3.3%
2010 93.99 -2.7%
2011 91.49 -2.7%
2012 97.48 +6.6%
2013 94.77 -2.8%
2014 97.11 +2.5%
2015 100.97 +4.0%
2016 98.15 -2.8%
2017 97.52 -0.6%
2018 98.07 +0.6%
2019 102.35 +4.4%
2020 105.13 +2.7%
2021 97.08 -7.7%
2022 95.69 -1.4%
2023 99.82 +4.3%
2024 102.9 +3.1%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 112.57 106.29 117.51 10
1970s 105.99 88.85 115.75 10
1980s 112.17 103.37 126.57 10
1990s 101.87 89.02 114.86 10
2000s 95.66 90.63 99.91 10
2010s 97.19 91.49 102.35 10
2020s 100.12 95.69 105.13 5

Countries ranked near Iran, Islamic Republic of

  1. 21 Croatia 104.63 compare
  2. 22 Serbia 104.56 compare
  3. 23 Syrian Arab Republic 104.09 compare
  4. 25 Armenia 102.81 compare
  5. 26 Belarus 101.64 compare
  6. 27 Latvia 101.59 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is gross national expenditure in Iran, Islamic Republic of?
Gross national expenditure in Iran, Islamic Republic of was 102.9 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
What is the highest gross national expenditure recorded in Iran, Islamic Republic of?
The highest recorded value was 126.57 in 1980.
What is the lowest gross national expenditure recorded in Iran, Islamic Republic of?
The lowest recorded value was 88.85 in 1974.
How does Iran, Islamic Republic of rank for gross national expenditure?
Iran, Islamic Republic of ranks 24th out of 71 countries with data for 2024.
Is gross national expenditure rising or falling in Iran, Islamic Republic of?
Over the last ten years it is up 6.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Iran, Islamic Republic of data come from?
The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of Gross national expenditure (% of GDP). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Gross national expenditure (% of GDP)
Source
UNICEF
Licence
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Coverage
71 places, 3,036 data points, 1960–2024
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