GNI growth in Iran

Iran: GNI growth was -8.9% in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
-8.9%
Change on year
down 1,394.7%
World rank
162nd
of 163 countries
All-time high
73.1%
in 1974
All-time low
-22.8%
in 1978
Years of data
65
1961–2025

GNI growth in Iran, 1961–2025

-20020406080196119932025

Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in annual %.

Analysis

The most recent figure for gni growth in Iran is -8.9%, measured in 2025.

The figure is down 1,394.7% on the previous year and up 29.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, gni growth in Iran peaked at 73.1% in 1974 and was at its lowest, -22.8%, in 1978.

Iran ranks 162nd of 163 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 9.9% -0.2% 16.7% 9
1970s 14.4% -22.8% 73.1% 10
1980s -2.8% -18.7% 20.5% 10
1990s 2.8% -17.4% 21.3% 10
2000s 7.1% -3.2% 16.3% 10
2010s -3.3% -14.7% 7.1% 10
2020s 1.7% -8.9% 16.4% 6

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Frequently asked questions

What is gni growth in Iran?
Gni growth in Iran was -8.9% in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
What is the highest gni growth recorded in Iran?
The highest recorded value was 73.1% in 1974.
What is the lowest gni growth recorded in Iran?
The lowest recorded value was -22.8% in 1978.
How does Iran rank for gni growth?
Iran ranks 162nd out of 163 countries with data for 2025.
Is gni growth rising or falling in Iran?
Over the last ten years it is up 29.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Iran data come from?
The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks, published as part of GNI growth (annual %). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
GNI growth (annual %)
Unit
annual %
Source
Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
189 places, 7,095 data points, 1961–2025
Last refreshed

Gross national income is the total income earned by all residents within an economic territory during an accounting period. It is equal to gross domestic product plus earned income receivable from abroad minus earned income payable abroad. This indicator denotes the percentage change over each previous year of the constant price (base year 2015) series in United States dollars.