Human capital in Iran
Iran: Human capital was 769.79 billion current US$ in 2020. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2020)
769.79 billion current US$
Change on year
down 20.9%
World rank
54th
of 151 countries
All-time high
2.21 trillion current US$
in 2012
All-time low
453.04 billion current US$
in 1995
Years of data
26
1995–2020
Human capital in Iran, 1995–2020
Source: World Bank. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for human capital in Iran is 769.79 billion current US$, measured in 2020.
The figure is down 20.9% on the previous year and down 54.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, human capital in Iran peaked at 2.21 trillion current US$ in 2012 and was at its lowest, 453.04 billion current US$, in 1995.
That places Iran 54th out of 151 countries with data for 2020, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Human capital in Iran, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 453.04 billion current US$ | — |
| 1996 | 540.12 billion current US$ | +19.2% |
| 1997 | 531.02 billion current US$ | -1.7% |
| 1998 | 551.72 billion current US$ | +3.9% |
| 1999 | 511.92 billion current US$ | -7.2% |
| 2000 | 479.49 billion current US$ | -6.3% |
| 2001 | 564.08 billion current US$ | +17.6% |
| 2002 | 500.57 billion current US$ | -11.3% |
| 2003 | 565.61 billion current US$ | +13.0% |
| 2004 | 688.83 billion current US$ | +21.8% |
| 2005 | 807.92 billion current US$ | +17.3% |
| 2006 | 953.29 billion current US$ | +18.0% |
| 2007 | 1.11 trillion current US$ | +16.3% |
| 2008 | 1.34 trillion current US$ | +21.1% |
| 2009 | 1.51 trillion current US$ | +12.1% |
| 2010 | 1.70 trillion current US$ | +12.9% |
| 2011 | 2.04 trillion current US$ | +19.9% |
| 2012 | 2.21 trillion current US$ | +8.3% |
| 2013 | 1.64 trillion current US$ | -25.9% |
| 2014 | 1.64 trillion current US$ | -0.0% |
| 2015 | 1.65 trillion current US$ | +0.7% |
| 2016 | 1.79 trillion current US$ | +8.5% |
| 2017 | 1.70 trillion current US$ | -5.1% |
| 2018 | 1.14 trillion current US$ | -33.0% |
| 2019 | 972.79 billion current US$ | -14.4% |
| 2020 | 769.79 billion current US$ | -20.9% |
Iran compared with similar countries
- Iran's 769.79 billion current US$ is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 268.70 billion current US$, 2.9× the median. (43 countries reporting)
- Iran's 769.79 billion current US$ is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 369.00 billion current US$, 2.1× the median. (17 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 517.56 billion current US$ | 453.04 billion current US$ | 551.72 billion current US$ | 5 |
| 2000s | 851.63 billion current US$ | 479.49 billion current US$ | 1.51 trillion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.65 trillion current US$ | 972.79 billion current US$ | 2.21 trillion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 769.79 billion current US$ | 769.79 billion current US$ | 769.79 billion current US$ | 1 |
Countries ranked near Iran
More reference data data for Iran
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 12.01 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.34 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 3.47 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 26.62 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 26.62 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Direct emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 8.15 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) (AR5) - Enteric Fermentation 35,629 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) (AR5) - Crop Residues 1,936 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Direct emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 34.53 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) (AR5) - Burning - Crop residues 281.19 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is human capital in Iran?
- Human capital in Iran was 769.79 billion current US$ in 2020, according to the World Bank.
- What is the highest human capital recorded in Iran?
- The highest recorded value was 2.21 trillion current US$ in 2012.
- What is the lowest human capital recorded in Iran?
- The lowest recorded value was 453.04 billion current US$ in 1995.
- How does Iran rank for human capital?
- Iran ranks 54th out of 151 countries with data for 2020.
- Is human capital rising or falling in Iran?
- Over the last ten years it is down 54.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iran data come from?
- The figures come from the World Bank, published as part of Human capital (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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