Imports of goods and services in Iran, Islamic Republic of
Iran, Islamic Republic of: Imports of goods and services was 14,363.10 trillion constant LCU in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
14,363.10 trillion constant LCU
Change on year
down 13.5%
World rank
1st
of 179 countries
All-time high
56,581.70 trillion constant LCU
in 1977
All-time low
3,229.25 trillion constant LCU
in 1963
Years of data
66
1960–2025
Imports of goods and services in Iran, Islamic Republic of, 1960–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs). Measured in constant LCU.
Analysis
Iran, Islamic Republic of recorded 14,363.10 trillion constant LCU for imports of goods and services in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 13.5% on the previous year and down 30.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services in Iran, Islamic Republic of peaked at 56,581.70 trillion constant LCU in 1977 and was at its lowest, 3,229.25 trillion constant LCU, in 1963.
Iran, Islamic Republic of ranks 1st of 179 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports of goods and services in Iran, Islamic Republic of, year by year
| Year | constant LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 3,879.75 trillion constant LCU | — |
| 1961 | 3,695.83 trillion constant LCU | -4.7% |
| 1962 | 3,413.17 trillion constant LCU | -7.6% |
| 1963 | 3,229.25 trillion constant LCU | -5.4% |
| 1964 | 4,530.24 trillion constant LCU | +40.3% |
| 1965 | 5,215.59 trillion constant LCU | +15.1% |
| 1966 | 5,931.91 trillion constant LCU | +13.7% |
| 1967 | 7,370.36 trillion constant LCU | +24.2% |
| 1968 | 8,857.21 trillion constant LCU | +20.2% |
| 1969 | 9,889.10 trillion constant LCU | +11.7% |
| 1970 | 10,651.90 trillion constant LCU | +7.7% |
| 1971 | 12,729.20 trillion constant LCU | +19.5% |
| 1972 | 14,802.70 trillion constant LCU | +16.3% |
| 1973 | 18,798.60 trillion constant LCU | +27.0% |
| 1974 | 33,774.10 trillion constant LCU | +79.7% |
| 1975 | 51,050.60 trillion constant LCU | +51.2% |
| 1976 | 49,919.00 trillion constant LCU | -2.2% |
| 1977 | 56,581.70 trillion constant LCU | +13.3% |
| 1978 | 39,436.40 trillion constant LCU | -30.3% |
| 1979 | 29,729.90 trillion constant LCU | -24.6% |
| 1980 | 30,326.20 trillion constant LCU | +2.0% |
| 1981 | 28,740.00 trillion constant LCU | -5.2% |
| 1982 | 25,643.00 trillion constant LCU | -10.8% |
| 1983 | 35,578.60 trillion constant LCU | +38.7% |
| 1984 | 24,450.30 trillion constant LCU | -31.3% |
| 1985 | 22,753.30 trillion constant LCU | -6.9% |
| 1986 | 19,810.70 trillion constant LCU | -12.9% |
| 1987 | 21,792.00 trillion constant LCU | +10.0% |
| 1988 | 18,545.90 trillion constant LCU | -14.9% |
| 1989 | 22,147.40 trillion constant LCU | +19.4% |
| 1990 | 29,282.30 trillion constant LCU | +32.2% |
| 1991 | 39,052.30 trillion constant LCU | +33.4% |
| 1992 | 35,396.50 trillion constant LCU | -9.4% |
| 1993 | 28,382.00 trillion constant LCU | -19.8% |
| 1994 | 17,149.60 trillion constant LCU | -39.6% |
| 1995 | 16,937.00 trillion constant LCU | -1.2% |
| 1996 | 19,929.60 trillion constant LCU | +17.7% |
| 1997 | 18,657.20 trillion constant LCU | -6.4% |
| 1998 | 19,537.00 trillion constant LCU | +4.7% |
| 1999 | 18,337.90 trillion constant LCU | -6.1% |
| 2000 | 21,259.80 trillion constant LCU | +15.9% |
| 2001 | 25,141.30 trillion constant LCU | +18.3% |
| 2002 | 29,634.60 trillion constant LCU | +17.9% |
| 2003 | 35,196.90 trillion constant LCU | +18.8% |
| 2004 | 38,679.70 trillion constant LCU | +9.9% |
| 2005 | 38,103.20 trillion constant LCU | -1.5% |
| 2006 | 39,678.60 trillion constant LCU | +4.1% |
| 2007 | 41,990.50 trillion constant LCU | +5.8% |
| 2008 | 44,415.40 trillion constant LCU | +5.8% |
| 2009 | 43,681.10 trillion constant LCU | -1.7% |
| 2010 | 44,704.80 trillion constant LCU | +2.3% |
| 2011 | 40,546.40 trillion constant LCU | -9.3% |
| 2012 | 32,005.30 trillion constant LCU | -21.1% |
| 2013 | 26,149.50 trillion constant LCU | -18.3% |
| 2014 | 26,526.20 trillion constant LCU | +1.4% |
| 2015 | 20,776.20 trillion constant LCU | -21.7% |
| 2016 | 22,005.80 trillion constant LCU | +5.9% |
| 2017 | 24,720.50 trillion constant LCU | +12.3% |
| 2018 | 20,023.70 trillion constant LCU | -19.0% |
| 2019 | 15,180.80 trillion constant LCU | -24.2% |
| 2020 | 12,011.80 trillion constant LCU | -20.9% |
| 2021 | 14,651.20 trillion constant LCU | +22.0% |
| 2022 | 15,935.00 trillion constant LCU | +8.8% |
| 2023 | 16,175.80 trillion constant LCU | +1.5% |
| 2024 | 16,604.70 trillion constant LCU | +2.7% |
| 2025 | 14,363.10 trillion constant LCU | -13.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 5,601.24 trillion constant LCU | 3,229.25 trillion constant LCU | 9,889.10 trillion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1970s | 31,747.41 trillion constant LCU | 10,651.90 trillion constant LCU | 56,581.70 trillion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1980s | 24,978.74 trillion constant LCU | 18,545.90 trillion constant LCU | 35,578.60 trillion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 24,266.14 trillion constant LCU | 16,937.00 trillion constant LCU | 39,052.30 trillion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 35,778.11 trillion constant LCU | 21,259.80 trillion constant LCU | 44,415.40 trillion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 27,263.92 trillion constant LCU | 15,180.80 trillion constant LCU | 44,704.80 trillion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 14,956.93 trillion constant LCU | 12,011.80 trillion constant LCU | 16,604.70 trillion constant LCU | 6 |
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More economy & growth data for Iran, Islamic Republic of
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- Exports of goods and services (current LCU), annual growth rate 36.84 % change on previous year (2025)
- Exports of goods and services (current LCU), per unit of GDP 191,253 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Exports of goods and services (current LCU), per capita 750.55 million current LCU per person (2025)
- Exports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate -0.6276 % change on previous year (2025)
- Exports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP 0.303 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Exports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$), per capita 1,189 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- Gross fixed capital formation (current US$), annual growth rate -21.81 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross fixed capital formation (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.288 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services in Iran, Islamic Republic of?
- Imports of goods and services in Iran, Islamic Republic of was 14,363.10 trillion constant LCU in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs).
- What is the highest imports of goods and services recorded in Iran, Islamic Republic of?
- The highest recorded value was 56,581.70 trillion constant LCU in 1977.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services recorded in Iran, Islamic Republic of?
- The lowest recorded value was 3,229.25 trillion constant LCU in 1963.
- How does Iran, Islamic Republic of rank for imports of goods and services?
- Iran, Islamic Republic of ranks 1st out of 179 countries with data for 2025.
- Is imports of goods and services rising or falling in Iran, Islamic Republic of?
- Over the last ten years it is down 30.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iran, Islamic Republic of data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs), published as part of Imports of goods and services (constant LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Imports of goods includes change in the economic ownership of goods from non-residents to residents of the compiling economy, irrespective of physical movement of goods across national borders. Imports of services includes services provided by non-residents to residents. 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 varies by country. This series is expressed in local currency units.