Iran's economy in numbers:
Nominal GDP of USD 346 billion in 2022.
GDP per capita of USD 4,043 compared to the global average of USD 10,589.
Average real GDP growth of 1.5% over the last decade.
Economic structure:
In 2020, services accounted for 51% of overall GDP, manufacturing 20%, other industrial activity 16%, and agriculture 13%. Looking at GDP by expenditure, private consumption accounted for 48% of GDP in 2020, government consumption 14%, fixed investment 32%, and net exports 6%.International trade:
In 2018, manufactured products made up 22% of total merchandise exports, mineral fuels 69%, food 6%, ores and metals 3% and agricultural raw materials 0%, with other categories accounting for 0% of the total. In the same period, manufactured products made up 62% of total merchandise imports, mineral fuels 1%, food 26%, ores and metals 2% and agricultural raw materials 3%, with other goods accounting for 6% of the total. Total exports were worth USD 98 billion in 2022, while total imports were USD 75 billion.Economic growth:
The economy recorded average annual growth of 1.5% in the decade to 2022. To read more about GDP growth in Iran, go to our dedicated page.
Fiscal policy:
Iran's fiscal deficit averaged 2.5% of GDP in the decade to 2022. Find out more on our dedicated page.
Unemployment:
The unemployment rate averaged 10.8% in the decade to 2022. For more information on Iran's unemployment click here.
Inflation:
Inflation averaged 25.3% in the decade to 2022. Go to our Iran inflation page for extra insight.
Monetary Policy:
Iran's monetary policy rate ended 2022 at 22.00%, on the same level as a decade earlier. See our Iran monetary policy page for additional details.
Exchange Rate:
From end-2012 to end-2022 the rial weakened by 70.8% vs the U.S. dollar. For more info on the rial, click here.
32 indicators covered including both annual and quarterly frequencies.
Consensus Forecasts based on a panel of 9 expert analysts.
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