SDR Allocation, US dollar in Iran
Iran: SDR Allocation, US dollar was 6.64 billion in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
6.64 billion
Change on year
up 5.0%
World rank
28th
of 194 countries
All-time high
6.78 billion
in 2021
All-time low
0
in 1945
Years of data
81
1945–2025
SDR Allocation, US dollar in Iran, 1945–2025
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
The most recent figure for sdr allocation, us dollar in Iran is 6.64 billion, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of up 5.0% on the previous year and up 235.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, sdr allocation, us dollar in Iran peaked at 6.78 billion in 2021 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1945.
That places Iran 28th out of 194 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
SDR Allocation, US dollar in Iran, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1945 | 0 | — |
| 1946 | 0 | — |
| 1947 | 0 | — |
| 1948 | 0 | — |
| 1949 | 0 | — |
| 1950 | 0 | — |
| 1951 | 0 | — |
| 1952 | 0 | — |
| 1953 | 0 | — |
| 1954 | 0 | — |
| 1955 | 0 | — |
| 1956 | 0 | — |
| 1957 | 0 | — |
| 1958 | 0 | — |
| 1959 | 0 | — |
| 1960 | 0 | — |
| 1961 | 0 | — |
| 1962 | 0 | — |
| 1963 | 0 | — |
| 1964 | 0 | — |
| 1965 | 0 | — |
| 1966 | 0 | — |
| 1967 | 0 | — |
| 1968 | 0 | — |
| 1969 | 0 | — |
| 1970 | 21.00 million | — |
| 1971 | 45.10 million | +114.8% |
| 1972 | 67.21 million | +49.0% |
| 1973 | 74.67 million | +11.1% |
| 1974 | 75.79 million | +1.5% |
| 1975 | 72.46 million | -4.4% |
| 1976 | 71.92 million | -0.8% |
| 1977 | 75.19 million | +4.6% |
| 1978 | 80.64 million | +7.3% |
| 1979 | 171.97 million | +113.2% |
| 1980 | 254.04 million | +47.7% |
| 1981 | 284.07 million | +11.8% |
| 1982 | 269.22 million | -5.2% |
| 1983 | 255.52 million | -5.1% |
| 1984 | 239.23 million | -6.4% |
| 1985 | 268.08 million | +12.1% |
| 1986 | 298.53 million | +11.4% |
| 1987 | 346.24 million | +16.0% |
| 1988 | 328.43 million | -5.1% |
| 1989 | 320.74 million | -2.3% |
| 1990 | 347.21 million | +8.3% |
| 1991 | 349.11 million | +0.5% |
| 1992 | 335.58 million | -3.9% |
| 1993 | 335.23 million | -0.1% |
| 1994 | 356.29 million | +6.3% |
| 1995 | 362.79 million | +1.8% |
| 1996 | 350.94 million | -3.3% |
| 1997 | 329.29 million | -6.2% |
| 1998 | 343.64 million | +4.4% |
| 1999 | 334.97 million | -2.5% |
| 2000 | 317.98 million | -5.1% |
| 2001 | 306.71 million | -3.5% |
| 2002 | 331.80 million | +8.2% |
| 2003 | 362.66 million | +9.3% |
| 2004 | 379.02 million | +4.5% |
| 2005 | 348.82 million | -8.0% |
| 2006 | 367.16 million | +5.3% |
| 2007 | 385.67 million | +5.0% |
| 2008 | 375.91 million | -2.5% |
| 2009 | 2.24 billion | +494.7% |
| 2010 | 2.20 billion | -1.8% |
| 2011 | 2.19 billion | -0.3% |
| 2012 | 2.19 billion | +0.1% |
| 2013 | 2.20 billion | +0.2% |
| 2014 | 2.07 billion | -5.9% |
| 2015 | 1.98 billion | -4.4% |
| 2016 | 1.92 billion | -3.0% |
| 2017 | 2.03 billion | +5.9% |
| 2018 | 1.98 billion | -2.3% |
| 2019 | 1.97 billion | -0.6% |
| 2020 | 2.05 billion | +4.2% |
| 2021 | 6.78 billion | +230.1% |
| 2022 | 6.45 billion | -4.9% |
| 2023 | 6.50 billion | +0.8% |
| 2024 | 6.32 billion | -2.8% |
| 2025 | 6.64 billion | +5.0% |
Iran compared with similar countries
- Iran's 6.64 billion is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 584.88 million, 11.3× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Iran's 6.64 billion is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 1.63 billion, 4.1× the median. (22 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where SDR Allocation, US dollar in Iran changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | +494.7% | 375.91 million | 2.24 billion |
| 2021 | +230.1% | 2.05 billion | 6.78 billion |
| 1971 | +114.8% | 21.00 million | 45.10 million |
| 1979 | +113.2% | 80.64 million | 171.97 million |
| 1972 | +49.0% | 45.10 million | 67.21 million |
| 1980 | +47.7% | 171.97 million | 254.04 million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| 1950s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1960s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1970s | 75.59 million | 21.00 million | 171.97 million | 10 |
| 1980s | 286.41 million | 239.23 million | 346.24 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 344.51 million | 329.29 million | 362.79 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 541.14 million | 306.71 million | 2.24 billion | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.07 billion | 1.92 billion | 2.20 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.79 billion | 2.05 billion | 6.78 billion | 6 |
Countries ranked near Iran
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)
- IMF holdings of currency, SDR, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0084 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, SDR, per capita 33 units per person (2025)
- Lending to the IMF (GRA), SDR, per capita 0 units per person (2025)
- SDR Allocation, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDR Allocation, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0183 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDR Allocation, US dollar, per capita 71.8 units per person (2025)
- SDR Allocation, SDR, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is sdr allocation, us dollar in Iran?
- Sdr allocation, us dollar in Iran was 6.64 billion in 2025, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest sdr allocation, us dollar recorded in Iran?
- The highest recorded value was 6.78 billion in 2021.
- What is the lowest sdr allocation, us dollar recorded in Iran?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1945.
- How does Iran rank for sdr allocation, us dollar?
- Iran ranks 28th out of 194 countries with data for 2025.
- Is sdr allocation, us dollar rising or falling in Iran?
- Over the last ten years it is up 235.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iran data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of SDR Allocation, US dollar. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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