Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant LCU), annual growth in Iran

Iran: Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant LCU), annual growth was -2.84 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
-2.84 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 191.0%
World rank
190th
of 195 countries
All-time high
22.75 % change on previous year
in 1982
All-time low
-23.24 % change on previous year
in 1980
Years of data
65
1961–2025

Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant LCU), annual growth in Iran, 1961–2025

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

Analysis

In 2025, gross value added at basic prices (gva) (constant lcu), annual growth in Iran stood at -2.84 % change on previous year.

That represents a change of down 191.0% on the previous year and down 58.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, gross value added at basic prices (gva) (constant lcu), annual growth in Iran peaked at 22.75 % change on previous year in 1982 and was at its lowest, -23.24 % change on previous year, in 1980.

That places Iran 190th out of 195 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.

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

Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant LCU), annual growth in Iran, year by year

Annual values for Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant LCU), annual growth rate in Iran, 1961 to 2025.
Year % change on previous year Change
1961 10.89 % change on previous year
1962 8.08 % change on previous year -25.9%
1963 6.69 % change on previous year -17.2%
1964 8.9 % change on previous year +33.0%
1965 16.72 % change on previous year +87.9%
1966 10.49 % change on previous year -37.2%
1967 11.47 % change on previous year +9.3%
1968 14.18 % change on previous year +23.6%
1969 15.41 % change on previous year +8.7%
1970 11.04 % change on previous year -28.4%
1971 14.33 % change on previous year +29.8%
1972 14.92 % change on previous year +4.1%
1973 9.24 % change on previous year -38.1%
1974 8.66 % change on previous year -6.2%
1975 -1.11 % change on previous year -112.9%
1976 18.14 % change on previous year -1729.6%
1977 -3.72 % change on previous year -120.5%
1978 -12.78 % change on previous year +243.6%
1979 -9.45 % change on previous year -26.1%
1980 -23.24 % change on previous year +146.1%
1981 -4.97 % change on previous year -78.6%
1982 22.75 % change on previous year -558.0%
1983 9.7 % change on previous year -57.4%
1984 -7.57 % change on previous year -178.0%
1985 1.79 % change on previous year -123.7%
1986 -9.77 % change on previous year -645.5%
1987 0.2075 % change on previous year -102.1%
1988 -5.28 % change on previous year -2645.5%
1989 5.87 % change on previous year -211.2%
1990 14.04 % change on previous year +139.1%
1991 12.29 % change on previous year -12.5%
1992 3.06 % change on previous year -75.1%
1993 1.36 % change on previous year -55.8%
1994 -0.9213 % change on previous year -168.0%
1995 2.68 % change on previous year -391.4%
1996 5.39 % change on previous year +100.8%
1997 0.827 % change on previous year -84.7%
1998 2.2 % change on previous year +165.6%
1999 1.7 % change on previous year -22.7%
2000 5.67 % change on previous year +234.2%
2001 2.05 % change on previous year -63.8%
2002 8.12 % change on previous year +295.9%
2003 8.42 % change on previous year +3.6%
2004 4.64 % change on previous year -44.9%
2005 5.14 % change on previous year +10.9%
2006 5.32 % change on previous year +3.4%
2007 6.73 % change on previous year +26.5%
2008 -0.0755 % change on previous year -101.1%
2009 0.0055 % change on previous year -107.3%
2010 5.73 % change on previous year +103691.3%
2011 3.06 % change on previous year -46.5%
2012 -4.3 % change on previous year -240.4%
2013 -1.65 % change on previous year -61.7%
2014 3.46 % change on previous year -310.0%
2015 -1.8 % change on previous year -152.0%
2016 8.72 % change on previous year -584.3%
2017 2.9 % change on previous year -66.8%
2018 -4.3 % change on previous year -248.3%
2019 -2.07 % change on previous year -51.8%
2020 5.07 % change on previous year -344.9%
2021 3.99 % change on previous year -21.3%
2022 4.59 % change on previous year +14.9%
2023 5.04 % change on previous year +10.0%
2024 3.13 % change on previous year -38.0%
2025 -2.84 % change on previous year -191.0%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 11.43 % change on previous year 6.69 % change on previous year 16.72 % change on previous year 9
1970s 4.93 % change on previous year -12.78 % change on previous year 18.14 % change on previous year 10
1980s -1.05 % change on previous year -23.24 % change on previous year 22.75 % change on previous year 10
1990s 4.26 % change on previous year -0.9213 % change on previous year 14.04 % change on previous year 10
2000s 4.6 % change on previous year -0.0755 % change on previous year 8.42 % change on previous year 10
2010s 0.975 % change on previous year -4.3 % change on previous year 8.72 % change on previous year 10
2020s 3.16 % change on previous year -2.84 % change on previous year 5.07 % change on previous year 6

Countries ranked near Iran

  1. 187 Myanmar -2.01 % change on previous year compare
  2. 188 Isle of Man -2.01 % change on previous year compare
  3. 189 Iraq -2.16 % change on previous year compare
  4. 191 Venezuela -3.26 % change on previous year compare
  5. 192 Haiti -3.58 % change on previous year compare
  6. 193 Equatorial Guinea -6.08 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is gross value added at basic prices (gva) (constant lcu), annual growth in Iran?
Gross value added at basic prices (gva) (constant lcu), annual growth in Iran was -2.84 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest gross value added at basic prices (gva) (constant lcu), annual growth recorded in Iran?
The highest recorded value was 22.75 % change on previous year in 1982.
What is the lowest gross value added at basic prices (gva) (constant lcu), annual growth recorded in Iran?
The lowest recorded value was -23.24 % change on previous year in 1980.
How does Iran rank for gross value added at basic prices (gva) (constant lcu), annual growth?
Iran ranks 190th out of 195 countries with data for 2025.
Is gross value added at basic prices (gva) (constant lcu), annual growth rising or falling in Iran?
Over the last ten years it is down 58.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Iran data come from?
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The year-on-year percentage change in Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.

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Indicator
Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant LCU), annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
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Coverage
196 places, 8,134 data points, 1961–2025
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The year-on-year percentage change in Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.