Military spending in Iran
Iran: Military spending was 7.45 billion constant 2024 US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
7.45 billion constant 2024 US$
Change on year
down 5.6%
World rank
40th
of 162 countries
All-time high
10.56 billion constant 2024 US$
in 1976
All-time low
324.30 million constant 2024 US$
in 1960
Years of data
66
1960–2025
Military spending in Iran, 1960–2025
Source: Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in constant 2024 US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for military spending in Iran is 7.45 billion constant 2024 US$, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 5.6% on the previous year and up 13.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, military spending in Iran peaked at 10.56 billion constant 2024 US$ in 1976 and was at its lowest, 324.30 million constant 2024 US$, in 1960.
Iran ranks 40th of 162 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Military spending in Iran, year by year
| Year | constant 2024 US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 324.30 million constant 2024 US$ | — |
| 1961 | 337.49 million constant 2024 US$ | +4.1% |
| 1962 | 347.59 million constant 2024 US$ | +3.0% |
| 1963 | 405.58 million constant 2024 US$ | +16.7% |
| 1964 | 471.82 million constant 2024 US$ | +16.3% |
| 1965 | 594.26 million constant 2024 US$ | +25.9% |
| 1966 | 763.93 million constant 2024 US$ | +28.6% |
| 1967 | 971.88 million constant 2024 US$ | +27.2% |
| 1968 | 1.28 billion constant 2024 US$ | +31.2% |
| 1969 | 1.59 billion constant 2024 US$ | +24.9% |
| 1970 | 1.72 billion constant 2024 US$ | +7.8% |
| 1971 | 1.07 billion constant 2024 US$ | -37.7% |
| 1972 | 928.86 million constant 2024 US$ | -13.1% |
| 1973 | 994.41 million constant 2024 US$ | +7.1% |
| 1974 | 6.89 billion constant 2024 US$ | +593.2% |
| 1975 | 9.37 billion constant 2024 US$ | +36.0% |
| 1976 | 10.56 billion constant 2024 US$ | +12.7% |
| 1977 | 8.84 billion constant 2024 US$ | -16.3% |
| 1978 | 8.42 billion constant 2024 US$ | -4.8% |
| 1979 | 4.69 billion constant 2024 US$ | -44.3% |
| 1980 | 3.80 billion constant 2024 US$ | -18.9% |
| 1981 | 5.66 billion constant 2024 US$ | +48.8% |
| 1982 | 6.08 billion constant 2024 US$ | +7.4% |
| 1983 | 5.70 billion constant 2024 US$ | -6.2% |
| 1984 | 4.97 billion constant 2024 US$ | -12.8% |
| 1985 | 5.19 billion constant 2024 US$ | +4.5% |
| 1986 | 4.16 billion constant 2024 US$ | -19.9% |
| 1987 | 3.81 billion constant 2024 US$ | -8.3% |
| 1988 | 3.53 billion constant 2024 US$ | -7.6% |
| 1989 | 2.61 billion constant 2024 US$ | -26.0% |
| 1990 | 2.32 billion constant 2024 US$ | -11.2% |
| 1991 | 2.09 billion constant 2024 US$ | -9.8% |
| 1992 | 1.81 billion constant 2024 US$ | -13.2% |
| 1993 | 2.12 billion constant 2024 US$ | +17.1% |
| 1994 | 2.62 billion constant 2024 US$ | +23.4% |
| 1995 | 2.57 billion constant 2024 US$ | -1.9% |
| 1996 | 2.83 billion constant 2024 US$ | +10.3% |
| 1997 | 3.16 billion constant 2024 US$ | +11.5% |
| 1998 | 3.16 billion constant 2024 US$ | +0.1% |
| 1999 | 3.20 billion constant 2024 US$ | +1.1% |
| 2000 | 3.52 billion constant 2024 US$ | +10.1% |
| 2001 | 3.92 billion constant 2024 US$ | +11.3% |
| 2002 | 4.22 billion constant 2024 US$ | +7.6% |
| 2003 | 4.92 billion constant 2024 US$ | +16.7% |
| 2004 | 6.36 billion constant 2024 US$ | +29.2% |
| 2005 | 7.57 billion constant 2024 US$ | +18.9% |
| 2006 | 9.06 billion constant 2024 US$ | +19.7% |
| 2007 | 8.33 billion constant 2024 US$ | -8.0% |
| 2008 | 8.01 billion constant 2024 US$ | -3.8% |
| 2009 | 8.39 billion constant 2024 US$ | +4.6% |
| 2010 | 8.53 billion constant 2024 US$ | +1.8% |
| 2011 | 7.36 billion constant 2024 US$ | -13.7% |
| 2012 | 7.67 billion constant 2024 US$ | +4.1% |
| 2013 | 6.17 billion constant 2024 US$ | -19.5% |
| 2014 | 6.16 billion constant 2024 US$ | -0.3% |
| 2015 | 6.55 billion constant 2024 US$ | +6.3% |
| 2016 | 7.51 billion constant 2024 US$ | +14.8% |
| 2017 | 8.46 billion constant 2024 US$ | +12.5% |
| 2018 | 7.51 billion constant 2024 US$ | -11.1% |
| 2019 | 6.29 billion constant 2024 US$ | -16.3% |
| 2020 | 6.54 billion constant 2024 US$ | +4.0% |
| 2021 | 7.95 billion constant 2024 US$ | +21.5% |
| 2022 | 8.36 billion constant 2024 US$ | +5.2% |
| 2023 | 8.83 billion constant 2024 US$ | +5.6% |
| 2024 | 7.89 billion constant 2024 US$ | -10.6% |
| 2025 | 7.45 billion constant 2024 US$ | -5.6% |
Iran compared with similar countries
- Iran's 7.45 billion constant 2024 US$ is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1.62 billion constant 2024 US$, 4.6× the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Iran's 7.45 billion constant 2024 US$ is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 5.93 billion constant 2024 US$, 1.3× the median. (21 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Military spending in Iran changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | +593.2% | 994.41 million constant 2024 US$ | 6.89 billion constant 2024 US$ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 708.51 million constant 2024 US$ | 324.30 million constant 2024 US$ | 1.59 billion constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 1970s | 5.35 billion constant 2024 US$ | 928.86 million constant 2024 US$ | 10.56 billion constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 4.55 billion constant 2024 US$ | 2.61 billion constant 2024 US$ | 6.08 billion constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.59 billion constant 2024 US$ | 1.81 billion constant 2024 US$ | 3.20 billion constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 6.43 billion constant 2024 US$ | 3.52 billion constant 2024 US$ | 9.06 billion constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 7.22 billion constant 2024 US$ | 6.16 billion constant 2024 US$ | 8.53 billion constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 7.84 billion constant 2024 US$ | 6.54 billion constant 2024 US$ | 8.83 billion constant 2024 US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near Iran
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 in Iran?
- Military spending in Iran was 7.45 billion constant 2024 US$ in 2025, according to Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest military spending recorded in Iran?
- The highest recorded value was 10.56 billion constant 2024 US$ in 1976.
- What is the lowest military spending recorded in Iran?
- The lowest recorded value was 324.30 million constant 2024 US$ in 1960.
- How does Iran rank for military spending?
- Iran ranks 40th out of 162 countries with data for 2025.
- Is military spending rising or falling in Iran?
- Over the last ten years it is up 13.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iran data come from?
- The figures come from Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Military spending. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
This data is expressed in US dollars. It is adjusted for inflation but does not account for differences in the cost of living between countries.