Military spending, per square kilometre in Iran
Iran: Military spending, per square kilometre was 6,433 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
6,433 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre
Change on year
up 9.2%
World rank
88th
of 171 countries
All-time high
18,865 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre
in 1975
All-time low
705.33 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre
in 1961
Years of data
63
1961–2023
Military spending, per square kilometre in Iran, 1961–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre.
Analysis
The most recent figure for military spending, per square kilometre in Iran is 6,433 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 9.2% on the previous year and down 39.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, military spending, per square kilometre in Iran peaked at 18,865 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre in 1975 and was at its lowest, 705.33 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre, in 1961.
Iran ranks 88th of 171 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.
Military spending, per square kilometre in Iran, year by year
| Year | constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 705.33 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | — |
| 1962 | 764.47 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +8.4% |
| 1963 | 798.35 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +4.4% |
| 1964 | 943.18 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +18.1% |
| 1965 | 1,130 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +19.9% |
| 1966 | 1,408 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +24.5% |
| 1967 | 1,946 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +38.3% |
| 1968 | 2,623 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +34.8% |
| 1969 | 3,136 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +19.5% |
| 1970 | 3,625 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +15.6% |
| 1971 | 4,182 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +15.4% |
| 1972 | 4,763 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +13.9% |
| 1973 | 6,450 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +35.4% |
| 1974 | 13,192 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +104.5% |
| 1975 | 18,865 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +43.0% |
| 1976 | 18,670 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -1.0% |
| 1977 | 17,170 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -8.0% |
| 1978 | 18,739 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +9.1% |
| 1979 | 10,341 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -44.8% |
| 1980 | 7,360 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -28.8% |
| 1981 | 9,491 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +29.0% |
| 1982 | 9,820 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +3.5% |
| 1983 | 10,675 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +8.7% |
| 1984 | 13,880 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +30.0% |
| 1985 | 11,901 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -14.3% |
| 1986 | 9,133 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -23.3% |
| 1987 | 10,282 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +12.6% |
| 1988 | 9,079 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -11.7% |
| 1989 | 7,664 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -15.6% |
| 1990 | 6,215 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -18.9% |
| 1991 | 6,216 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 4,893 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -21.3% |
| 1993 | 2,652 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -45.8% |
| 1994 | 2,569 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -3.1% |
| 1995 | 2,849 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +10.9% |
| 1996 | 3,254 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +14.2% |
| 1997 | 3,924 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +20.6% |
| 1998 | 4,665 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +18.9% |
| 1999 | 4,825 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +3.4% |
| 2000 | 4,531 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -6.1% |
| 2001 | 4,208 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -7.1% |
| 2002 | 3,443 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -18.2% |
| 2003 | 3,603 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +4.7% |
| 2004 | 4,585 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +27.2% |
| 2005 | 5,268 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +14.9% |
| 2006 | 6,192 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +17.5% |
| 2007 | 6,495 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +4.9% |
| 2008 | 7,018 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +8.0% |
| 2009 | 7,318 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +4.3% |
| 2010 | 9,639 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +31.7% |
| 2011 | 12,111 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +25.7% |
| 2012 | 12,424 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +2.6% |
| 2013 | 10,570 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -14.9% |
| 2014 | 9,856 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -6.8% |
| 2015 | 9,753 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -1.0% |
| 2016 | 10,361 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +6.2% |
| 2017 | 11,493 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +10.9% |
| 2018 | 10,658 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -7.3% |
| 2019 | 8,569 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -19.6% |
| 2020 | 6,173 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -28.0% |
| 2021 | 5,825 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -5.6% |
| 2022 | 5,891 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +1.1% |
| 2023 | 6,433 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +9.2% |
Iran compared with similar countries
- Iran's 6,433 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 6,982 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre, 92% of the median. (49 countries reporting)
- Iran's 6,433 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 16,794 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre, 38% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1,495 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 705.33 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 3,136 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 9 |
| 1970s | 11,600 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 3,625 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 18,865 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1980s | 9,928 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 7,360 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 13,880 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1990s | 4,206 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 2,569 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 6,216 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2000s | 5,266 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 3,443 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 7,318 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2010s | 10,543 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 8,569 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 12,424 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2020s | 6,080 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 5,825 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 6,433 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 4 |
Countries ranked near Iran
- 85 Equatorial Guinea 6,982 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 86 Algeria 6,804 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 87 Belarus 6,700 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 89 Mexico 6,206 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 90 Indonesia 6,165 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 91 Togo 5,782 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre compare
More reference data data for Iran
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 3.47 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 12.01 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 26.62 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.34 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 26.62 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 11.62 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 3.84 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 46.54 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 109.46 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 7.3 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is military spending, per square kilometre in Iran?
- Military spending, per square kilometre in Iran was 6,433 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest military spending, per square kilometre recorded in Iran?
- The highest recorded value was 18,865 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre in 1975.
- What is the lowest military spending, per square kilometre recorded in Iran?
- The lowest recorded value was 705.33 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre in 1961.
- How does Iran rank for military spending, per square kilometre?
- Iran ranks 88th out of 171 countries with data for 2023.
- Is military spending, per square kilometre rising or falling in Iran?
- Over the last ten years it is down 39.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iran data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Military spending, per square kilometre. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Military spending divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Military spending ÷ Land area (sq. km)
Computed from
- Military spending Barnum et al. – Global Military Spending Dataset (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data
- Land area FAOSTAT, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
About this data
Military spending divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.