Iran GDP (2026): History, Growth Rate & Projections

Nominal Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Iran is $300.29 billion as of 2026, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The GDP growth rate in 2026 is -6.1%. GDP per capita is $3,415.

Iran GDP Trend

Nominal GDP of Iran has grown from $116.98 billion in 1980 to $300.29 billion in 2026.

Iran GDP Growth Rate (%)

This chart shows the year-over-year real GDP growth rate of Iran. Hover any bar to see the exact value for that year.

Average Growth

2.28%

Best Year

1982 (+23.2%)

Worst Year

1980 (-21.6%)

Years of Contraction

15 of 47

GDP per capita in Iran rose from $4,264 in 2025 to $3,415 in 2026, a decrease of 19.9%.

"Iran GDP", "Iran gross domestic product", and "Iran economy size" all refer to the same nominal GDP figure.

Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Iran

The table below shows nominal and PPP GDP, growth rate, and GDP per capita for Iran for every year IMF has published data, from 1980 to 2026. Click any column header to sort, or search by year.

Iran nominal GDP by year
Year	GDP Nominal (Current USD)	GDP Growth	GDP per capita	Pop. Change
2026	$300,293,000,000	-6.1%	$3,415	1.01%
2025	$371,196,000,000	-1.5%	$4,264	1.01%
2024	$416,676,000,000	3.7%	$4,834	1.01%
2023	$421,547,000,000	5.3%	$4,940	0.74%
2022	$403,254,000,000	4.4%	$4,761	0.77%
2021	$307,337,000,000	4.1%	$3,656	0.02%
2020	$209,510,000,000	4.4%	$2,493	1.16%
2019	$252,142,000,000	-2.4%	$3,035	1.21%
2018	$343,713,000,000	-3.7%	$4,187	1.25%
2017	$507,800,000,000	3%	$6,264	1.43%
2016	$477,575,000,000	6.5%	$5,975	1.25%
2015	$471,415,000,000	-1.4%	$5,972	1.24%
2014	$532,056,000,000	5%	$6,824	1.24%
2013	$494,544,000,000	-1.5%	$6,421	1.29%
2012	$487,110,000,000	-3.7%	$6,406	1.18%
2011	$722,130,000,000	5.7%	$9,609	1.34%
2010	$598,566,000,000	5.8%	$8,072	1.31%
2009	$509,095,000,000	1%	$6,955	1.29%
2008	$498,712,000,000	0.3%	$6,901	1.03%
2007	$430,465,000,000	8.2%	$6,018	1.47%
2006	$326,450,000,000	5%	$4,631	1.59%
2005	$276,383,000,000	3.2%	$3,983	1.53%
2004	$230,618,000,000	4.3%	$3,374	1.53%
2003	$193,340,000,000	8.6%	$2,872	2.53%
2002	$161,932,000,000	8.1%	$2,466	1.66%
2001	$403,943,000,000	2.4%	$6,255	1.68%
2000	$447,805,000,000	5.8%	$7,050	1.6%
1999	$335,737,000,000	2%	$5,371	1.08%
1998	$250,194,000,000	2.1%	$4,046	1.39%
1997	$224,733,000,000	1.4%	$3,685	1.56%
1996	$192,871,000,000	6.4%	$3,212	1.47%
1995	$140,280,000,000	2.4%	$2,370	1.47%
1994	$97,415,000,000	-1.7%	$1,670	1.47%
1993	$78,656,000,000	-1.5%	$1,368	1.47%
1992	$61,598,000,000	3.3%	$1,087	1.47%
1991	$371,097,000,000	12.7%	$6,646	2.46%
1990	$709,094,000,000	13.6%	$13,012	2.46%
1989	$463,073,000,000	6.1%	$8,707	2.46%
1988	$380,698,000,000	-6.1%	$7,334	2.46%
1987	$338,089,000,000	-0.2%	$6,673	2.46%
1986	$254,987,000,000	-9.8%	$5,157	3.9%
1985	$220,341,000,000	1.9%	$4,630	3.91%
1984	$197,372,000,000	-7.1%	$4,310	3.9%
1983	$191,522,000,000	11.1%	$4,345	3.91%
1982	$153,533,000,000	23.2%	$3,619	3.9%
1981	$123,852,000,000	-5.7%	$3,034	3.91%
1980	$116,976,000,000	-21.6%	$2,977	—

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Iran GDP Projections (IMF)

IMF projects nominal GDP for Iran through 2031, based on current growth and inflation assumptions.

Iran nominal GDP by year
Year	GDP Nominal (Current USD)	GDP Growth	GDP per capita	Pop. Change
2031	$363,953,000,000	2.1%	$3,936	1.01%
2030	$349,527,000,000	2.1%	$3,818	1.01%
2029	$335,486,000,000	1.8%	$3,702	1.01%
2028	$323,130,000,000	1.5%	$3,602	1.01%
2027	$313,330,000,000	3.2%	$3,528	1.01%

Compare Iran to Nearby-Ranked Economies

Iran ranks #53 in the world by nominal GDP. See how it compares to the economies ranked just above and below it.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the GDP of Iran?

The nominal GDP of Iran in 2026 is $300.29 billion, according to the IMF World Economic Outlook (April 2026). This ranks Iran 53th in the world by nominal GDP.

What is the GDP growth rate of Iran?

The GDP growth rate of Iran in 2026 is -6.1%, per IMF estimates.

What is the GDP per capita of Iran?

GDP per capita in Iran in 2026 is $3,415, per IMF data.

Is the GDP of Iran expected to grow?

IMF projects the nominal GDP of Iran to reach $363.95 billion by 2031, up from $300.29 billion in 2026.

Sources: IMF, World Economic Outlook (April 2026).

Disclaimer: GDP figures are IMF World Economic Outlook (April 2026) estimates and projections, subject to revision in future WEO releases. This page is for informational purposes only and is not investment or economic advice.