Iran: economy and key statistics
Iran is number 44 in the 311 Nations Index, with a GDP of $362.7 billion in 2025. GDP per person is $3,924. The economy shrank by 2.8% in 2025. Unemployment is 8.3%. The economy is 47% services, 40% industry, 11% agriculture. In 311 Institute directories: 67 R&D labs, 2 startups, 1 investors.
Part of the 311 Nations Index (311institute.com). Last updated .
National power
Iran is number 51 in the 311 National Power Index, scoring 42.8 out of 100: economic 61, technology 19, military 38 and human capital 62.
Economy at a glance
| Indicator | Latest figure | Year |
|---|---|---|
| GDP | $362.7 billion | 2025 |
| GDP (purchasing power) | $1.82 trillion | 2025 |
| GDP per person | $3,924 | 2025 |
| Economic growth | -2.8% | 2025 |
| Inflation | 42.2% | 2025 |
| Unemployment | 8.3% | 2025 |
| Population | 92.4 million | 2025 |
| Labour force | 29.5 million | 2025 |
| Services share of GDP | 47% | 2025 |
| Industry share of GDP | 40% | 2025 |
| Manufacturing share of GDP | 21% | 2024 |
| Agriculture share of GDP | 11% | 2025 |
| Exports share of GDP | 26% | 2025 |
| Foreign direct investment | 0.3% of GDP | 2024 |
| Internet users | 85% of people | 2024 |
R&D labs
Startups in Iran
Investors in Iran
Main export industries
Iran exported goods worth about $104.5bn in 2023. Its biggest export industries:
- Mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation: $71.1bn (68.0% of goods exports)
- Iron and steel: $6.2bn (5.9% of goods exports)
- Plastics and articles thereof: $4.7bn (4.5% of goods exports)
- Organic chemicals: $3.9bn (3.8% of goods exports)
- Fruit and nuts, edible: $2.2bn (2.1% of goods exports)
Source: UN Comtrade, goods only (services exports are not included).
Other economies in Middle East
- Saudi Arabia (#19)
- Israel (#26)
- United Arab Emirates (#30)
- Egypt (#43)
- Algeria (#51)
- Iraq (#54)
- Qatar (#56)
- Morocco (#58)
- Kuwait (#59)
- Oman (#71)
- Jordan (#90)
- Tunisia (#93)
- Bahrain (#99)
- Libya (#101)
- Malta (#118)
Questions and answers
How big is the economy of Iran?
Iran had a GDP of $362.7 billion in 2025, ranking number 44 in the 311 Nations Index.
What is GDP per person in Iran?
GDP per person in Iran was $3,924 in 2025.
How fast is the economy of Iran growing?
The economy of Iran shrank by 2.8% in 2025.
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators (CC BY 4.0).
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