Gross savings (current LCU), per unit of GDP in Iran
Iran: Gross savings (current LCU), per unit of GDP was 2,174 current LCU per US$ of GDP in 2000. ◆ Volatile
Gross savings (current LCU), per unit of GDP in Iran, 1976–2000
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in current LCU per US$ of GDP.
Analysis
Iran recorded 2,174 current LCU per US$ of GDP for gross savings (current lcu), per unit of gdp in 2000. That is the highest value across all 17 years on record.
That represents a change of up 41.7% on the previous year and up 2,974.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross savings (current lcu), per unit of gdp in Iran peaked at 2,174 current LCU per US$ of GDP in 2000 and was at its lowest, 15.91 current LCU per US$ of GDP, in 1980.
That places Iran 5th out of 178 countries with data for 2000, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross savings (current LCU), per unit of GDP in Iran, year by year
| Year | current LCU per US$ of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1976 | 28.2 current LCU per US$ of GDP | — |
| 1977 | 25.61 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -9.2% |
| 1978 | 17.59 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -31.3% |
| 1979 | 20.23 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +15.0% |
| 1980 | 15.91 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -21.4% |
| 1989 | 41.8 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +162.8% |
| 1990 | 70.73 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +69.2% |
| 1991 | 118.55 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +67.6% |
| 1992 | 184.48 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +55.6% |
| 1993 | 594.79 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +222.4% |
| 1994 | 690.22 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +16.0% |
| 1995 | 720.6 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +4.4% |
| 1996 | 902.32 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +25.2% |
| 1997 | 1,004 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +11.3% |
| 1998 | 942.78 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -6.1% |
| 1999 | 1,535 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +62.8% |
| 2000 | 2,174 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +41.7% |
Iran compared with similar countries
- Iran's 2,174 current LCU per US$ of GDP is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 3.51 current LCU per US$ of GDP, 619.0× the median. (49 countries reporting)
- Iran's 2,174 current LCU per US$ of GDP is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 1.08 current LCU per US$ of GDP, 2006.4× the median. (21 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 22.91 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 17.59 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 28.2 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 4 |
| 1980s | 28.85 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 15.91 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 41.8 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 2 |
| 1990s | 676.34 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 70.73 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 1,535 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2000s | 2,174 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 2,174 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 2,174 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 1 |
Countries ranked near Iran
- 2 Indonesia 5,774 current LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 3 Uzbekistan 3,716 current LCU per US$ of GDP
- 4 Burundi 2,297 current LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 6 Paraguay 1,675 current LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 7 Cambodia 1,572 current LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 8 Laos 1,433 current LCU per US$ of GDP 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$), annual growth rate 130.68 % change on previous year (1982)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross savings (current lcu), per unit of gdp in Iran?
- Gross savings (current lcu), per unit of gdp in Iran was 2,174 current LCU per US$ of GDP in 2000, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gross savings (current lcu), per unit of gdp recorded in Iran?
- The highest recorded value was 2,174 current LCU per US$ of GDP in 2000.
- What is the lowest gross savings (current lcu), per unit of gdp recorded in Iran?
- The lowest recorded value was 15.91 current LCU per US$ of GDP in 1980.
- How does Iran rank for gross savings (current lcu), per unit of gdp?
- Iran ranks 5th out of 178 countries with data for 2000.
- Is gross savings (current lcu), per unit of gdp rising or falling in Iran?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2,974.1%. 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 savings (current LCU), per unit of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Gross savings (current LCU) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Gross savings (current LCU) ÷ GDP (current US$)
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Gross savings (current 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.