Iran GDP Per Capita (2026)
Iran has a large and diverse Middle Eastern economy supported by oil and gas, manufacturing, agriculture, services, construction, mining, and a substantial domestic market. GDP per capita provides an important measure of how national economic production relates to population and offers a different perspective from total GDP. Explore Iran’s latest GDP per capita data, historical trends, economic changes, and comparisons below.
GDP Per Capita 2026
$3,415
Est. in USD
World Rank
#139
Out of 195 countries
Change vs 2025
-19.9%
-$849
Asia Rank
#34
Out of 49 countries
1. Iran GDP Per Capita in 2026
Iran’s GDP per capita measures the level of economic output generated for each resident across energy, industry, services, agriculture, and other sectors. The indicator adjusts total national production for population size, providing a more standardized basis for comparing Iran with countries of different economic and demographic scales. It helps show how overall economic activity translates into production per person.
2. Iran GDP Per Capita Growth (1980–2026)
3. Iran GDP Per Capita (Historical Data)
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,415 | -19.9% |
| 2025 | $4,264 | -11.8% |
| 2024 | $4,834 | -2.1% |
| 2023 | $4,940 | +3.8% |
| 2022 | $4,761 | +30.2% |
| 2021 | $3,656 | +46.7% |
| 2020 | $2,493 | -17.9% |
| 2019 | $3,035 | -27.5% |
| 2018 | $4,187 | -33.2% |
| 2017 | $6,264 | +4.8% |
| 2016 | $5,975 | +0.1% |
| 2015 | $5,972 | -12.5% |
| 2014 | $6,824 | +6.3% |
| 2013 | $6,421 | +0.2% |
| 2012 | $6,406 | -33.3% |
| 2011 | $9,609 | +19.0% |
| 2010 | $8,072 | +16.1% |
| 2009 | $6,955 | +0.8% |
| 2008 | $6,901 | +14.7% |
| 2007 | $6,018 | +30.0% |
| 2006 | $4,631 | +16.3% |
| 2005 | $3,983 | +18.0% |
| 2004 | $3,374 | +17.5% |
| 2003 | $2,872 | +16.5% |
| 2002 | $2,466 | -60.6% |
| 2001 | $6,255 | -11.3% |
| 2000 | $7,050 | +31.3% |
| 1999 | $5,371 | +32.7% |
| 1998 | $4,046 | +9.8% |
| 1997 | $3,685 | +14.7% |
| 1996 | $3,212 | +35.5% |
| 1995 | $2,370 | +41.9% |
| 1994 | $1,670 | +22.1% |
| 1993 | $1,368 | +25.9% |
| 1992 | $1,087 | -83.6% |
| 1991 | $6,646 | -48.9% |
| 1990 | $13,012 | +49.5% |
| 1989 | $8,706 | +18.7% |
| 1988 | $7,334 | +9.9% |
| 1987 | $6,673 | +29.4% |
| 1986 | $5,157 | +11.4% |
| 1985 | $4,630 | +7.4% |
| 1984 | $4,310 | -0.8% |
| 1983 | $4,345 | +20.1% |
| 1982 | $3,619 | +19.3% |
| 1981 | $3,034 | +1.9% |
| 1980 | $2,977 | — |
4. Iran GDP Per Capita Growth
1-Year Change
-19.9%
(2025 to 2026)
5-Year Change
-6.6%
(2021 to 2026)
10-Year Change
-42.8%
(2016 to 2026)
20-Year Change
-26.3%
(2006 to 2026)
Iran’s GDP per capita can be affected by energy prices, oil production, inflation, exchange rates, trade conditions, investment, population growth, and broader economic restrictions. Currency movements can have a significant impact on figures expressed in U.S. dollars. Reviewing historical GDP per capita data helps show how output per resident has changed through periods of expansion, external pressure, adjustment, and recovery.
5. Iran GDP Per Capita vs Asia and World
Iran
$3,415
Asia Average
$19,139
World Average
$25,179
$0
$12,590
$25,179
USD
Iran’s GDP per capita is approximately
82.2%
below the
Asia average
and
86.4%
below the world average.
6. Iran GDP Per Capita Ranking in Asia
| Rank | Country | GDP Per Capita (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| #31 | Uzbekistan | $4,661 |
| #32 | Sri Lanka | $4,516 |
| #33 | Philippines | $4,443 |
| #34 | Iran | $3,415 |
| #35 | Kyrgyzstan | $3,202 |
| #36 | Bangladesh | $2,911 |
| #37 | Cambodia | $2,902 |
7. GDP vs GDP Per Capita in Iran
Iran GDP (Nominal)
$300.3 Billion
(2026)
Iran GDP Per Capita
$3,415
(2026)
Iran’s total GDP measures the overall scale of economic activity generated across the country, while GDP per capita divides that output by population. Total GDP highlights Iran’s importance as a major regional economy and energy producer, whereas GDP per capita provides a clearer measure of economic production per resident. Together, the two indicators offer complementary perspectives.
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8. Iran GDP Per Capita Forecast
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | $3,528 | +3.3% |
| 2028 | $3,602 | +2.1% |
| 2029 | $3,702 | +2.8% |
| 2030 | $3,818 | +3.1% |
Iran GDP per capita is projected to reach $3,818 by 2030, representing a 11.8% increase from the 2026 level.
9. Iran GDP Per Capita: Key Findings
Iran GDP per capita is estimated at $3,415 in 2026.
It ranks #139 globally and #34 in Asia.
GDP per capita decreased by 19.9% compared with 2025.
Over the last 5 years, GDP per capita declined by 6.6%.
Over the last 10 years, GDP per capita declined by 42.8%.
It is approximately 82.2% below the Asia average.
It is approximately 86.4% below the world average.
The forecast reaches $3,818 by 2030, 11.8% above the 2026 level.
10. What Is GDP Per Capita?
GDP per capita is the total economic output of a country divided by its population.
GDP Per Capita
=
GDP
÷
Population
It helps measure the average economic output per person and is widely used to compare economic performance across countries. Higher values generally indicate greater economic output per resident.
11. Methodology and Data Sources
Primary Source:
International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Additional Sources:
World Bank,
United Nations
Population Source:
UN Population Division
Currency:
Current USD (Nominal)
Update Frequency:
Annually
Last Updated:
September 2026
12. Iran GDP Per Capita FAQs
Iran GDP per capita is estimated at $3,415 in 2026.
Iran ranks #139 globally and #34 in Asia by GDP per capita.
No. GDP per capita decreased by approximately 19.9% compared with 2025.
Iran GDP per capita was approximately $5,972 in 2015.
Iran GDP per capita is approximately 82.2% below the Asia average.
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Disclaimer:
All data are estimates based on IMF, World Bank,
United Nations and related economic datasets.
Figures may differ from official national statistics.