Current Account Balance in Iran
The current account balance in Iran averaged +3.0% of GDP in the decade to 2022, above the average for Middle East & North Africa of +2.6% of GDP. The 2022 reading was USD +4.1% of GDP. For more information on current account, visit our dedicated page
Iran Current Account Chart
Note: This chart displays Current Account (% of GDP) for Iran from 2013 to 2022.
Source: Central Bank of Iran.
Iran Current Account Data
| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Account Balance (% of GDP) | 7.9 | -0.7 | -0.4 | 3.9 | 4.1 |
| Current Account Balance (USD bn) | 26.2 | -1.7 | -0.7 | 11.1 | 14.2 |
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