Primary income payments in Iran
Iran: Primary income payments was 604.00 million BoP, current US$ in 2000. ◆ Volatile
Primary income payments in Iran, 1976–2000
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in BoP, current US$.
Analysis
In 2000, primary income payments in Iran stood at 604.00 million BoP, current US$.
The figure is up 27.7% on the previous year and up 674.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, primary income payments in Iran peaked at 898.00 million BoP, current US$ in 1996 and was at its lowest, 66.00 million BoP, current US$, in 1986.
Iran ranks 131st of 199 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 732.75 million BoP, current US$ | 670.00 million BoP, current US$ | 797.00 million BoP, current US$ | 4 |
| 1980s | 164.50 million BoP, current US$ | 66.00 million BoP, current US$ | 398.00 million BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 449.70 million BoP, current US$ | 78.00 million BoP, current US$ | 898.00 million BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 604.00 million BoP, current US$ | 604.00 million BoP, current US$ | 604.00 million BoP, current US$ | 1 |
Countries ranked near Iran
- 128 Maldives 853.73 million BoP, current US$ compare
- 129 Eswatini 758.17 million BoP, current US$ compare
- 130 Madagascar 638.92 million BoP, current US$ compare
- 132 Botswana 564.76 million BoP, current US$ compare
- 133 South Sudan 558.91 million BoP, current US$ compare
- 134 Bermuda 550.10 million BoP, current US$ compare
More economy & growth data for Iran
- Industry (including construction), value added 39.6% (2025)
- Gross national expenditure 488.58 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Services, value added 170.80 billion current US$ (2025)
- Gross national expenditure 108.7% (2025)
- Exports of goods and services 93.41 billion current US$ (2025)
- Exports of goods and services 69,364.00 trillion current LCU (2025)
- Exports of goods and services 109.89 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Exports of goods and services -0.6% (2025)
- Gross fixed capital formation -14.4% (2025)
- Gross fixed capital formation 91.65 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is primary income payments in Iran?
- Primary income payments in Iran was 604.00 million BoP, current US$ in 2000, according to Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest primary income payments recorded in Iran?
- The highest recorded value was 898.00 million BoP, current US$ in 1996.
- What is the lowest primary income payments recorded in Iran?
- The lowest recorded value was 66.00 million BoP, current US$ in 1986.
- How does Iran rank for primary income payments?
- Iran ranks 131st out of 199 countries with data for 2000.
- Is primary income payments rising or falling in Iran?
- Over the last ten years it is up 674.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iran data come from?
- The figures come from Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Primary income payments (BoP, current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Primary income payments refer to employee compensation paid to nonresident workers and investment income (payments on direct investment, portfolio investment, other investments).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.