Military spending, per square kilometre in Iran
Iran: Military spending, per square kilometre was 5,442 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
5,442 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre
Change on year
up 5.6%
World rank
86th
of 161 countries
All-time high
6,485 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre
in 1976
All-time low
207.21 constant 2024 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 2024 US$ per square kilometre.
Analysis
In 2023, military spending, per square kilometre in Iran stood at 5,442 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 5.6% on the previous year and up 43.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, military spending, per square kilometre in Iran peaked at 6,485 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre in 1976 and was at its lowest, 207.21 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre, in 1961.
That places Iran 86th out of 161 countries with data for 2023, putting it 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 2024 US$ per square kilometre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 207.21 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | — |
| 1962 | 213.41 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +3.0% |
| 1963 | 249.01 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +16.7% |
| 1964 | 289.68 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +16.3% |
| 1965 | 364.85 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +25.9% |
| 1966 | 469.03 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +28.6% |
| 1967 | 596.7 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +27.2% |
| 1968 | 782.85 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +31.2% |
| 1969 | 978.12 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +24.9% |
| 1970 | 1,054 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +7.8% |
| 1971 | 656.31 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -37.7% |
| 1972 | 570.29 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -13.1% |
| 1973 | 610.53 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +7.1% |
| 1974 | 4,232 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +593.2% |
| 1975 | 5,755 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +36.0% |
| 1976 | 6,485 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +12.7% |
| 1977 | 5,430 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -16.3% |
| 1978 | 5,167 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -4.8% |
| 1979 | 2,878 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -44.3% |
| 1980 | 2,334 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -18.9% |
| 1981 | 3,472 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +48.8% |
| 1982 | 3,730 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +7.4% |
| 1983 | 3,499 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -6.2% |
| 1984 | 3,050 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -12.8% |
| 1985 | 3,187 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +4.5% |
| 1986 | 2,553 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -19.9% |
| 1987 | 2,342 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -8.3% |
| 1988 | 2,165 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -7.6% |
| 1989 | 1,601 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -26.0% |
| 1990 | 1,421 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -11.2% |
| 1991 | 1,282 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -9.8% |
| 1992 | 1,112 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -13.2% |
| 1993 | 1,302 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +17.1% |
| 1994 | 1,608 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +23.4% |
| 1995 | 1,577 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -1.9% |
| 1996 | 1,739 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +10.3% |
| 1997 | 1,940 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +11.5% |
| 1998 | 1,941 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +0.1% |
| 1999 | 1,963 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +1.1% |
| 2000 | 2,162 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +10.1% |
| 2001 | 2,406 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +11.3% |
| 2002 | 2,590 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +7.6% |
| 2003 | 3,023 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +16.7% |
| 2004 | 3,906 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +29.2% |
| 2005 | 4,645 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +18.9% |
| 2006 | 5,562 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +19.7% |
| 2007 | 5,115 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -8.0% |
| 2008 | 4,921 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -3.8% |
| 2009 | 5,149 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +4.6% |
| 2010 | 5,239 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +1.8% |
| 2011 | 4,521 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -13.7% |
| 2012 | 4,707 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +4.1% |
| 2013 | 3,791 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -19.5% |
| 2014 | 3,780 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -0.3% |
| 2015 | 4,019 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +6.3% |
| 2016 | 4,614 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +14.8% |
| 2017 | 5,211 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +12.9% |
| 2018 | 4,631 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -11.1% |
| 2019 | 3,874 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -16.3% |
| 2020 | 4,030 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +4.0% |
| 2021 | 4,898 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +21.5% |
| 2022 | 5,151 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +5.2% |
| 2023 | 5,442 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +5.6% |
Iran compared with similar countries
- Iran's 5,442 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 7,607 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre, 72% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Iran's 5,442 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 19,019 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre, 29% of the median. (21 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Military spending, per square kilometre 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | +593.2% | 610.53 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 4,232 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 461.21 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 207.21 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 978.12 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 9 |
| 1970s | 3,284 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 570.29 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 6,485 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1980s | 2,793 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 1,601 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 3,730 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1990s | 1,589 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 1,112 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 1,963 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2000s | 3,948 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 2,162 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 5,562 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2010s | 4,439 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 3,780 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 5,239 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2020s | 4,880 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 4,030 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 5,442 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 4 |
Countries ranked near Iran
- 83 Burundi 6,065 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 84 Equatorial Guinea 5,953 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 85 Indonesia 5,842 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 87 Togo 5,234 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 88 Eswatini 5,062 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 89 Uganda 4,983 constant 2024 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 5,442 constant 2024 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 6,485 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre in 1976.
- What is the lowest military spending, per square kilometre recorded in Iran?
- The lowest recorded value was 207.21 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre in 1961.
- How does Iran rank for military spending, per square kilometre?
- Iran ranks 86th out of 161 countries with data for 2023.
- Is military spending, per square kilometre rising or falling in Iran?
- Over the last ten years it is up 43.5%. 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 Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (2026) – 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.