Value of imported goods and services in Iran
Iran: Value of imported goods and services was 58.56 billion constant 2015 US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
58.56 billion constant 2015 US$
Change on year
down 13.5%
World rank
57th
of 170 countries
All-time high
230.70 billion constant 2015 US$
in 1977
All-time low
13.17 billion constant 2015 US$
in 1963
Years of data
66
1960–2025
Value of imported goods and services in Iran, 1960–2025
Source: National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in constant 2015 US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for value of imported goods and services in Iran is 58.56 billion constant 2015 US$, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of down 13.5% on the previous year and down 30.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, value of imported goods and services in Iran peaked at 230.70 billion constant 2015 US$ in 1977 and was at its lowest, 13.17 billion constant 2015 US$, in 1963.
Iran ranks 57th of 170 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Value of imported goods and services in Iran, year by year
| Year | constant 2015 US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 15.82 billion constant 2015 US$ | — |
| 1961 | 15.07 billion constant 2015 US$ | -4.7% |
| 1962 | 13.92 billion constant 2015 US$ | -7.6% |
| 1963 | 13.17 billion constant 2015 US$ | -5.4% |
| 1964 | 18.47 billion constant 2015 US$ | +40.3% |
| 1965 | 21.27 billion constant 2015 US$ | +15.1% |
| 1966 | 24.19 billion constant 2015 US$ | +13.7% |
| 1967 | 30.05 billion constant 2015 US$ | +24.2% |
| 1968 | 36.11 billion constant 2015 US$ | +20.2% |
| 1969 | 40.32 billion constant 2015 US$ | +11.7% |
| 1970 | 43.43 billion constant 2015 US$ | +7.7% |
| 1971 | 51.90 billion constant 2015 US$ | +19.5% |
| 1972 | 60.35 billion constant 2015 US$ | +16.3% |
| 1973 | 76.65 billion constant 2015 US$ | +27.0% |
| 1974 | 137.71 billion constant 2015 US$ | +79.7% |
| 1975 | 208.15 billion constant 2015 US$ | +51.2% |
| 1976 | 203.53 billion constant 2015 US$ | -2.2% |
| 1977 | 230.70 billion constant 2015 US$ | +13.3% |
| 1978 | 160.79 billion constant 2015 US$ | -30.3% |
| 1979 | 121.22 billion constant 2015 US$ | -24.6% |
| 1980 | 123.65 billion constant 2015 US$ | +2.0% |
| 1981 | 117.18 billion constant 2015 US$ | -5.2% |
| 1982 | 104.55 billion constant 2015 US$ | -10.8% |
| 1983 | 145.06 billion constant 2015 US$ | +38.7% |
| 1984 | 99.69 billion constant 2015 US$ | -31.3% |
| 1985 | 92.77 billion constant 2015 US$ | -6.9% |
| 1986 | 80.77 billion constant 2015 US$ | -12.9% |
| 1987 | 88.85 billion constant 2015 US$ | +10.0% |
| 1988 | 75.62 billion constant 2015 US$ | -14.9% |
| 1989 | 90.30 billion constant 2015 US$ | +19.4% |
| 1990 | 119.39 billion constant 2015 US$ | +32.2% |
| 1991 | 159.23 billion constant 2015 US$ | +33.4% |
| 1992 | 144.32 billion constant 2015 US$ | -9.4% |
| 1993 | 115.72 billion constant 2015 US$ | -19.8% |
| 1994 | 69.92 billion constant 2015 US$ | -39.6% |
| 1995 | 69.06 billion constant 2015 US$ | -1.2% |
| 1996 | 81.26 billion constant 2015 US$ | +17.7% |
| 1997 | 76.07 billion constant 2015 US$ | -6.4% |
| 1998 | 79.66 billion constant 2015 US$ | +4.7% |
| 1999 | 74.77 billion constant 2015 US$ | -6.1% |
| 2000 | 86.68 billion constant 2015 US$ | +15.9% |
| 2001 | 102.51 billion constant 2015 US$ | +18.3% |
| 2002 | 120.83 billion constant 2015 US$ | +17.9% |
| 2003 | 143.51 billion constant 2015 US$ | +18.8% |
| 2004 | 157.71 billion constant 2015 US$ | +9.9% |
| 2005 | 155.36 billion constant 2015 US$ | -1.5% |
| 2006 | 161.78 billion constant 2015 US$ | +4.1% |
| 2007 | 171.21 billion constant 2015 US$ | +5.8% |
| 2008 | 181.09 billion constant 2015 US$ | +5.8% |
| 2009 | 178.10 billion constant 2015 US$ | -1.7% |
| 2010 | 182.27 billion constant 2015 US$ | +2.3% |
| 2011 | 165.32 billion constant 2015 US$ | -9.3% |
| 2012 | 130.49 billion constant 2015 US$ | -21.1% |
| 2013 | 106.62 billion constant 2015 US$ | -18.3% |
| 2014 | 108.15 billion constant 2015 US$ | +1.4% |
| 2015 | 84.71 billion constant 2015 US$ | -21.7% |
| 2016 | 89.72 billion constant 2015 US$ | +5.9% |
| 2017 | 100.79 billion constant 2015 US$ | +12.3% |
| 2018 | 81.64 billion constant 2015 US$ | -19.0% |
| 2019 | 61.90 billion constant 2015 US$ | -24.2% |
| 2020 | 48.98 billion constant 2015 US$ | -20.9% |
| 2021 | 59.74 billion constant 2015 US$ | +22.0% |
| 2022 | 64.97 billion constant 2015 US$ | +8.8% |
| 2023 | 65.95 billion constant 2015 US$ | +1.5% |
| 2024 | 67.70 billion constant 2015 US$ | +2.7% |
| 2025 | 58.56 billion constant 2015 US$ | -13.5% |
Iran compared with similar countries
- Iran's 58.56 billion constant 2015 US$ is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 25.61 billion constant 2015 US$, 2.3× the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Iran's 58.56 billion constant 2015 US$ is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 52.25 billion constant 2015 US$, 1.1× the median. (21 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 22.84 billion constant 2015 US$ | 13.17 billion constant 2015 US$ | 40.32 billion constant 2015 US$ | 10 |
| 1970s | 129.44 billion constant 2015 US$ | 43.43 billion constant 2015 US$ | 230.70 billion constant 2015 US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 101.84 billion constant 2015 US$ | 75.62 billion constant 2015 US$ | 145.06 billion constant 2015 US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 98.94 billion constant 2015 US$ | 69.06 billion constant 2015 US$ | 159.23 billion constant 2015 US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 145.88 billion constant 2015 US$ | 86.68 billion constant 2015 US$ | 181.09 billion constant 2015 US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 111.16 billion constant 2015 US$ | 61.90 billion constant 2015 US$ | 182.27 billion constant 2015 US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 60.98 billion constant 2015 US$ | 48.98 billion constant 2015 US$ | 67.70 billion constant 2015 US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near Iran
- 54 Kazakhstan 66.42 billion constant 2015 US$ compare
- 55 Algeria 59.95 billion constant 2015 US$ compare
- 56 New Zealand 58.78 billion constant 2015 US$ compare
- 58 Qatar 58.27 billion constant 2015 US$ compare
- 59 Kuwait 52.25 billion constant 2015 US$ compare
- 60 Lithuania 51.35 billion constant 2015 US$ 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$), annual growth rate 130.68 % change on previous year (1982)
Frequently asked questions
- What is value of imported goods and services in Iran?
- Value of imported goods and services in Iran was 58.56 billion constant 2015 US$ in 2025, according to National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest value of imported goods and services recorded in Iran?
- The highest recorded value was 230.70 billion constant 2015 US$ in 1977.
- What is the lowest value of imported goods and services recorded in Iran?
- The lowest recorded value was 13.17 billion constant 2015 US$ in 1963.
- How does Iran rank for value of imported goods and services?
- Iran ranks 57th out of 170 countries with data for 2025.
- Is value of imported goods and services rising or falling in Iran?
- Over the last ten years it is down 30.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iran data come from?
- The figures come from National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Value of imported goods and services. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Value of imported goods and market services received from the rest of the world. This data is expressed in US dollars, adjusted for inflation.