Iran, Islamic Rep.
Iran, Islamic Rep., located in the region of Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, is an internationally classified economy with a "Upper middle income" income level. It is home to a demographic force of approximately 92.4 million inhabitants.
From a quantitative perspective, With a Misery Index piercing the 12-point barrier, the domestic economy faces notable frictions, limiting the maneuvering room for its monetary authorities. A sustained disinflationary cycle stands out positively, reducing the CPI by 2.4 points from its recent peaks. Despite its individual figures, it presents a notable competitive lag compared to the average of Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (2.7%).
Delving deeper into its institutional metrics, The external profile shows vulnerability due to a deep trade deficit, where imports exceed exports by a margin of 8.7% of GDP.
The demographic pyramid and GDP per capita ($3,924) maintain a standard proportion within its cluster. Foreign investment flows (FDI) remain depressed at around 0.3%, limiting technological transfer.
Monetary Policy RateInterest rate set by the Central Bank. Determines the base cost of money in the economy.
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10-Year Bond YieldInterest paid by the government to borrow for 10 years. Reflects market confidence in its solvency.
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SpreadInterest rate difference compared to the safe-haven bond (US/Germany). Indicates the country risk premium.
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GDP Evolution (10 years)
$0.36T
-2.83%
Data from 2025
Historical Inflation (CPI)
42.2%
Data from 2025
GDP per Capita
$3,924
YEAR 2025
Unemployment
8.3%
YEAR 2025
Debt to GDP
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YEAR
Active Population
92.4M
YEAR 2025
Structural Metrics (Hedge Fund)
Population > 65 Years
8.6%
YEAR 2025
Gini IndexMeasures income inequality. 0 is total equality, 100 is extreme inequality.
35.9
YEAR 2023
Exports (% GDP)
25.8%
YEAR 2025
Imports (% GDP)
34.5%
YEAR 2025
FDI (% GDP)Foreign Direct Investment. Foreign capital productively invested in this economy.
0.3%
YEAR 2024
View Raw History (Structured Data)
| Year | GDP (USD) | Growth (%) | Inflation (%) | Unemployment (%) | Debt/GDP (%) | Exports (%GDP) | Imports (%GDP) | FDI (%GDP) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $362.68B | -2.83 | 42.17 | 8.30 | --- | 25.75 | 34.49 | --- |
| 2024 | $475.25B | 3.66 | 32.46 | 8.15 | --- | 23.55 | 28.51 | 0.30 |
| 2023 | $457.51B | 5.33 | 44.58 | 8.13 | --- | 23.92 | 25.47 | 0.31 |
| 2022 | $422.66B | 4.35 | 43.49 | 9.09 | --- | 25.57 | 23.35 | 0.35 |
| 2021 | $407.35B | 4.13 | 43.39 | 9.28 | --- | 22.02 | 20.65 | 0.35 |
| 2020 | $280.93B | 4.44 | 30.59 | 9.69 | --- | 18.39 | 25.49 | 0.48 |
| 2019 | $347.99B | -2.36 | 39.91 | 10.74 | --- | 22.31 | 26.28 | 0.43 |
| 2018 | $411.90B | -3.75 | 18.01 | 12.20 | --- | 29.64 | 26.98 | 0.58 |
| 2017 | $510.24B | 3.03 | 8.04 | 12.23 | --- | 21.83 | 21.32 | 0.98 |
| 2016 | $478.62B | 8.82 | 7.25 | 12.62 | --- | 20.31 | 19.57 | 0.70 |
