Gross capital formation in Iran
Iran: Gross capital formation was 151.50 billion current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Gross capital formation in Iran, 1960–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
In 2025, gross capital formation in Iran stood at 151.50 billion current US$.
The figure is down 28.1% on the previous year and up 15.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross capital formation in Iran peaked at 234.11 billion current US$ in 2012 and was at its lowest, 948.37 million current US$, in 1963.
That places Iran 26th out of 186 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 2.01 billion current US$ | 948.37 million current US$ | 3.91 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1970s | 18.63 billion current US$ | 4.46 billion current US$ | 39.03 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 39.55 billion current US$ | 21.08 billion current US$ | 56.71 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 37.29 billion current US$ | 16.74 billion current US$ | 55.52 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 95.14 billion current US$ | 38.47 billion current US$ | 169.56 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 176.48 billion current US$ | 130.87 billion current US$ | 234.11 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 173.05 billion current US$ | 134.63 billion current US$ | 210.76 billion current US$ | 6 |
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More economy & growth data for Iran
- DEC alternative conversion factor 742,604 LCU per US$ (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 24.25 trillion current LCU (2015)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 819.70 million current US$ (2015)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 7,193.77 trillion current LCU (2024)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 15.88 billion current US$ (2024)
- Net primary income (Net income from abroad) -588.87 trillion current LCU (2025)
- Net primary income (Net income from abroad) -792.98 million current US$ (2025)
- GNI per capita 2.91 billion current LCU (2025)
- GNI per capita, Atlas method 4,650 current US$ (2025)
- GNI 268,740.00 trillion current LCU (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross capital formation in Iran?
- Gross capital formation in Iran was 151.50 billion current US$ in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
- What is the highest gross capital formation recorded in Iran?
- The highest recorded value was 234.11 billion current US$ in 2012.
- What is the lowest gross capital formation recorded in Iran?
- The lowest recorded value was 948.37 million current US$ in 1963.
- How does Iran rank for gross capital formation?
- Iran ranks 26th out of 186 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gross capital formation rising or falling in Iran?
- Over the last ten years it is up 15.8%. 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 Gross capital formation (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Gross capital formation includes acquisitions less disposals of produced assets for purposes of fixed capital formation, inventories or valuables. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.