Iran vs Vietnam: Official exchange rate, LCU per USD, period average
Iran
42,000
in 2026
Vietnam
26,169
in 2026
Iran rank
3rd
Vietnam rank
4th
Official exchange rate, LCU per USD, period average over time
- Iran
- Vietnam
How they compare
Iran currently reports 42,000 against 26,169 in Vietnam, a difference of 15,831.
That makes Iran's figure about 1.6 times Vietnam's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 40 shared years of data; in 1987 it was Vietnam ahead.
Iran ranks 3rd and Vietnam ranks 4th of 193 countries.
Across the 5 decades both report, Iran averaged higher in 2 and Vietnam in 3.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Iran | Vietnam | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 73.78 | 1,729 | 1,655 | Vietnam |
| 1990s | 1,597 | 11,028 | 9,431 | Vietnam |
| 2000s | 7,337 | 15,766 | 8,428 | Vietnam |
| 2010s | 25,216 | 21,612 | 3,604 | Iran |
| 2020s | 41,935 | 24,377 | 17,559 | Iran |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher official exchange rate, lcu per usd, period average, Iran or Vietnam?
- Iran, at 42,000 against 26,169 in Vietnam as of 2026.
- What is the difference in official exchange rate, lcu per usd, period average between Iran and Vietnam?
- 15,831, with Iran ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Iran and Vietnam?
- 40 years are reported by both, from 1987 to 2026.
- How do Iran and Vietnam rank globally for official exchange rate, lcu per usd, period average?
- Iran ranks 3rd and Vietnam ranks 4th of 193 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- World Bank staff calculations based on Datastream and IMF International Finance Statistics data, published as Official exchange rate, LCU per USD, period average. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Official exchange rate refers to the exchange rate determined by national authorities or to the rate determined in the legally sanctioned exchange market. It is calculated as an annual average based on monthly averages (local currency units relative to the U.S. dollar).