Iran, Islamic Rep. 2018
Detailed economic analysis and indicators for 2018
Key Economic Indicators (2018)
GDP (Current USD)
$398.88 billion
↓ 18.46% vs 2017GDP per Capita
$4,631.79
↓ 19.49% vs 2017GDP Growth (Annual %)
-1.84%
↓ 4.60pp vs 2017Inflation Rate (CPI %)
18.01%
↑ 9.97pp vs 2017Year-over-Year Comparison
| Indicator | 2017 | 2018 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP (Current USD) | $489.17 billion | $398.88 billion | -18.46% |
| GDP per Capita | $5,753.12 | $4,631.79 | -19.49% |
| GDP Growth (Annual %) | 2.76% | -1.84% | -4.60pp |
| Inflation (CPI %) | 8.04% | 18.01% | +9.97pp |
| Unemployment Rate (%) | 12.23% | 12.20% | -0.04pp |
All Economic Indicators (2018)
National Accounts
- GDP (Current USD)
- $398.88 billion
- GDP per Capita
- $4,631.79
- GDP Growth (Annual %)
- -1.84%
- Gross National Income
- $400.96 billion
Prices & Employment
- Inflation (CPI %)
- 18.01%
- Inflation (GDP Deflator %)
- 31.64%
- Unemployment Rate (%)
- 12.20%
- Interest Rate (Real %)
- N/A
Trade & Investment
- Exports (Goods & Services)
- N/A
- Imports (Goods & Services)
- N/A
- FDI Inflow
- N/A
- FDI Outflow
- N/A
Balance & Debt
- Current Account Balance (% GDP)
- N/A
- Government Debt (% GDP)
- N/A
- Data Last Updated
- 2025-10-23
Frequently Asked Questions
As of 2018, Iran, Islamic Rep.'s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is $398.88 billion. This represents the total value of goods and services produced in the country.
The GDP per capita in Iran, Islamic Rep. for 2018 is $4,631.79. GDP per capita is calculated by dividing the country's GDP by its population.
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation rate in Iran, Islamic Rep. for 2018 is 18.01%. This measures the annual percentage change in the cost of consumer goods and services.
Iran, Islamic Rep.'s annual GDP growth rate for 2018 is -1.84%. This indicates the rate at which the country's economy is expanding or contracting.
The unemployment rate in Iran, Islamic Rep. for 2018 is 12.20%. This represents the percentage of the labor force that is unemployed and actively seeking employment.