National comprehensive wealth per capita in Iran
Iran: National comprehensive wealth per capita was 38,637 current US$ in 2020. ▲ Rising
Latest (2020)
38,637 current US$
Change on year
down 18.9%
World rank
75th
of 151 countries
All-time high
91,519 current US$
in 2011
All-time low
21,649 current US$
in 1998
Years of data
26
1995–2020
National comprehensive wealth per capita in Iran, 1995–2020
Source: World Bank. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
In 2020, national comprehensive wealth per capita in Iran stood at 38,637 current US$.
The figure is down 18.9% on the previous year and down 46.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, national comprehensive wealth per capita in Iran peaked at 91,519 current US$ in 2011 and was at its lowest, 21,649 current US$, in 1998.
Iran ranks 75th of 151 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 26 years of available data.
National comprehensive wealth per capita in Iran, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 23,809 current US$ | — |
| 1996 | 27,738 current US$ | +16.5% |
| 1997 | 25,209 current US$ | -9.1% |
| 1998 | 21,649 current US$ | -14.1% |
| 1999 | 22,514 current US$ | +4.0% |
| 2000 | 25,821 current US$ | +14.7% |
| 2001 | 24,535 current US$ | -5.0% |
| 2002 | 24,240 current US$ | -1.2% |
| 2003 | 27,680 current US$ | +14.2% |
| 2004 | 34,753 current US$ | +25.6% |
| 2005 | 45,411 current US$ | +30.7% |
| 2006 | 53,249 current US$ | +17.3% |
| 2007 | 58,823 current US$ | +10.5% |
| 2008 | 71,527 current US$ | +21.6% |
| 2009 | 60,796 current US$ | -15.0% |
| 2010 | 72,641 current US$ | +19.5% |
| 2011 | 91,519 current US$ | +26.0% |
| 2012 | 74,990 current US$ | -18.1% |
| 2013 | 75,892 current US$ | +1.2% |
| 2014 | 69,600 current US$ | -8.3% |
| 2015 | 50,726 current US$ | -27.1% |
| 2016 | 52,214 current US$ | +2.9% |
| 2017 | 42,286 current US$ | -19.0% |
| 2018 | 58,102 current US$ | +37.4% |
| 2019 | 47,640 current US$ | -18.0% |
| 2020 | 38,637 current US$ | -18.9% |
Iran compared with similar countries
- Iran's 38,637 current US$ is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 41,816 current US$, 92% of the median. (43 countries reporting)
- Iran's 38,637 current US$ is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 42,988 current US$, 90% of the median. (17 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 24,184 current US$ | 21,649 current US$ | 27,738 current US$ | 5 |
| 2000s | 42,684 current US$ | 24,240 current US$ | 71,527 current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 63,561 current US$ | 42,286 current US$ | 91,519 current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 38,637 current US$ | 38,637 current US$ | 38,637 current US$ | 1 |
Countries ranked near Iran
- 72 Iraq 42,988 current US$ compare
- 73 Namibia 42,128 current US$ compare
- 74 Botswana 41,816 current US$ compare
- 76 Bosnia and Herzegovina 38,524 current US$ compare
- 77 Solomon Islands 38,052 current US$ compare
- 78 North Macedonia 38,043 current US$ compare
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 national comprehensive wealth per capita in Iran?
- National comprehensive wealth per capita in Iran was 38,637 current US$ in 2020, according to the World Bank.
- What is the highest national comprehensive wealth per capita recorded in Iran?
- The highest recorded value was 91,519 current US$ in 2011.
- What is the lowest national comprehensive wealth per capita recorded in Iran?
- The lowest recorded value was 21,649 current US$ in 1998.
- How does Iran rank for national comprehensive wealth per capita?
- Iran ranks 75th out of 151 countries with data for 2020.
- Is national comprehensive wealth per capita rising or falling in Iran?
- Over the last ten years it is down 46.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Iran data come from?
- The figures come from the World Bank, published as part of National comprehensive wealth per capita (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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