Natural resource rents, annual growth rate in Iran

Iran: Natural resource rents, annual growth rate was 31.02 % change on previous year in 2021. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2021)
31.02 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 289.1%
World rank
104th
of 190 countries
All-time high
147.73 % change on previous year
in 1974
All-time low
-57.93 % change on previous year
in 1986
Years of data
48
1971–2021

Natural resource rents, annual growth rate in Iran, 1971–2021

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Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

In 2021, natural resource rents, annual growth rate in Iran stood at 31.02 % change on previous year.

The figure is up 289.1% on the previous year and up 214.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, natural resource rents, annual growth rate in Iran peaked at 147.73 % change on previous year in 1974 and was at its lowest, -57.93 % change on previous year, in 1986.

That places Iran 104th out of 190 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Natural resource rents, annual growth rate in Iran, year by year

Annual values for Natural resource rents, annual growth rate in Iran, 1971 to 2021.
Year % change on previous year Change
1971 29.01 % change on previous year —
1972 6.77 % change on previous year -76.7%
1973 9.82 % change on previous year +45.1%
1974 147.73 % change on previous year +1403.8%
1975 -20.22 % change on previous year -113.7%
1976 -11.16 % change on previous year -44.8%
1977 -10.51 % change on previous year -5.8%
1978 6.96 % change on previous year -166.2%
1979 13.96 % change on previous year +100.4%
1980 -6.68 % change on previous year -147.9%
1981 -20.95 % change on previous year +213.6%
1982 -26.65 % change on previous year +27.2%
1983 -18.81 % change on previous year -29.4%
1984 -6.59 % change on previous year -65.0%
1985 -11.91 % change on previous year +80.7%
1986 -57.93 % change on previous year +386.3%
1987 116.29 % change on previous year -300.7%
1988 -3.84 % change on previous year -103.3%
1989 57.34 % change on previous year -1594.5%
1990 30.39 % change on previous year -47.0%
1994 -16.32 % change on previous year -153.7%
1995 -19.52 % change on previous year +19.6%
1996 1.04 % change on previous year -105.4%
1997 -5.87 % change on previous year -662.2%
1998 -32.2 % change on previous year +448.2%
1999 39.06 % change on previous year -221.3%
2000 77.61 % change on previous year +98.7%
2001 -27.28 % change on previous year -135.2%
2002 -4.8 % change on previous year -82.4%
2003 5.58 % change on previous year -216.3%
2004 12.67 % change on previous year +127.0%
2005 26.57 % change on previous year +109.6%
2006 0.8607 % change on previous year -96.8%
2007 -16.09 % change on previous year -1969.6%
2008 14.87 % change on previous year -192.4%
2009 -39.34 % change on previous year -364.5%
2010 13.43 % change on previous year -134.1%
2011 9.88 % change on previous year -26.5%
2012 -16.68 % change on previous year -268.9%
2013 18.13 % change on previous year -208.7%
2014 -0.3443 % change on previous year -101.9%
2015 -38.74 % change on previous year +11150.0%
2016 -13.75 % change on previous year -64.5%
2017 32.98 % change on previous year -339.8%
2018 96.02 % change on previous year +191.1%
2019 -18.81 % change on previous year -119.6%
2020 -16.41 % change on previous year -12.7%
2021 31.02 % change on previous year -289.1%

Iran compared with similar countries

  • Iran's 31.02 % change on previous year is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 52.41 % change on previous year, 59% of the median. (55 countries reporting)
  • Iran's 31.02 % change on previous year is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 48.95 % change on previous year, 63% of the median. (22 countries reporting)

Biggest year-on-year movements

Years where Natural resource rents, annual growth rate 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.

YearChange FromTo
2015 -11150.0% -0.3443 % change on previous year -38.74 % change on previous year
2007 -1969.6% 0.8607 % change on previous year -16.09 % change on previous year
1989 +1594.5% -3.84 % change on previous year 57.34 % change on previous year
1974 +1403.8% 9.82 % change on previous year 147.73 % change on previous year

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 19.15 % change on previous year -20.22 % change on previous year 147.73 % change on previous year 9
1980s 2.03 % change on previous year -57.93 % change on previous year 116.29 % change on previous year 10
1990s -0.4881 % change on previous year -32.2 % change on previous year 39.06 % change on previous year 7
2000s 5.07 % change on previous year -39.34 % change on previous year 77.61 % change on previous year 10
2010s 8.21 % change on previous year -38.74 % change on previous year 96.02 % change on previous year 10
2020s 7.31 % change on previous year -16.41 % change on previous year 31.02 % change on previous year 2

Countries ranked near Iran

  1. 101 Zimbabwe 34.8 % change on previous year compare
  2. 102 Trinidad and Tobago 33.61 % change on previous year compare
  3. 103 Morocco 32.27 % change on previous year compare
  4. 105 Pakistan 27.74 % change on previous year compare
  5. 106 Cameroon 27.27 % change on previous year compare
  6. 107 Mozambique 25.65 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is natural resource rents, annual growth rate in Iran?
Natural resource rents, annual growth rate in Iran was 31.02 % change on previous year in 2021, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest natural resource rents, annual growth rate recorded in Iran?
The highest recorded value was 147.73 % change on previous year in 1974.
What is the lowest natural resource rents, annual growth rate recorded in Iran?
The lowest recorded value was -57.93 % change on previous year in 1986.
How does Iran rank for natural resource rents, annual growth rate?
Iran ranks 104th out of 190 countries with data for 2021.
Is natural resource rents, annual growth rate rising or falling in Iran?
Over the last ten years it is up 214.1%. 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 Natural resource rents, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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The year-on-year percentage change in Natural resource rents. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.

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Indicator
Natural resource rents, annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage
190 places, 8,175 data points, 1971–2021
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The year-on-year percentage change in Natural resource rents. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.