Remittances in Iran
Iran: Remittances was 0.5497 in 2004. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2004)
0.5497
Change on year
down 29.1%
World rank
146th
of 194 countries
All-time high
2.35
in 1993
All-time low
0.3511
in 1997
Years of data
14
1991–2004
Remittances in Iran, 1991–2004
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2004, remittances in Iran stood at 0.5497.
That represents a change of down 29.1% on the previous year and down 67.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, remittances in Iran peaked at 2.35 in 1993 and was at its lowest, 0.3511, in 1997.
That places Iran 146th out of 194 countries with data for 2004, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Remittances in Iran, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 0.9116 | — |
| 1992 | 0.9986 | +9.5% |
| 1993 | 2.35 | +135.6% |
| 1994 | 1.67 | -29.0% |
| 1995 | 1.66 | -0.7% |
| 1996 | 0.5465 | -67.1% |
| 1997 | 0.3511 | -35.7% |
| 1998 | 0.6166 | +75.6% |
| 1999 | 0.4462 | -27.6% |
| 2000 | 0.4891 | +9.6% |
| 2001 | 0.5375 | +9.9% |
| 2002 | 0.6616 | +23.1% |
| 2003 | 0.7755 | +17.2% |
| 2004 | 0.5497 | -29.1% |
Iran compared with similar countries
- Iran's 0.5497 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 3.62, 15% of the median. (56 countries reporting)
- Iran's 0.5497 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 1.35, 41% of the median. (21 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.06 | 0.3511 | 2.35 | 9 |
| 2000s | 0.6027 | 0.4891 | 0.7755 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Iran
- 143 Portugal 0.5872 compare
- 144 Qatar 0.5836
- 145 Turks and Caicos Islands 0.5693
- 147 Seychelles 0.536 compare
- 148 Italy 0.5031 compare
- 149 Germany 0.4732 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 remittances in Iran?
- Remittances in Iran was 0.5497 in 2004, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest remittances recorded in Iran?
- The highest recorded value was 2.35 in 1993.
- What is the lowest remittances recorded in Iran?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.3511 in 1997.
- How does Iran rank for remittances?
- Iran ranks 146th out of 194 countries with data for 2004.
- Is remittances rising or falling in Iran?
- Over the last ten years it is down 67.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iran data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Remittances. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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