Iran, Islamic Rep. 2016
Detailed economic analysis and indicators for 2016
Key Economic Indicators (2016)
GDP (Current USD)
$459.04 billion
↑ 12.18% vs 2015GDP per Capita
$5,477.04
↑ 10.59% vs 2015GDP Growth (Annual %)
8.82%
↑ 10.24pp vs 2015Inflation Rate (CPI %)
7.25%
↓ 5.24pp vs 2015Year-over-Year Comparison
| Indicator | 2015 | 2016 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP (Current USD) | $409.19 billion | $459.04 billion | +12.18% |
| GDP per Capita | $4,952.73 | $5,477.04 | +10.59% |
| GDP Growth (Annual %) | -1.42% | 8.82% | +10.24pp |
| Inflation (CPI %) | 12.48% | 7.25% | -5.24pp |
| Unemployment Rate (%) | 11.17% | 12.62% | +1.45pp |
All Economic Indicators (2016)
National Accounts
- GDP (Current USD)
- $459.04 billion
- GDP per Capita
- $5,477.04
- GDP Growth (Annual %)
- 8.82%
- Gross National Income
- $459.57 billion
Prices & Employment
- Inflation (CPI %)
- 7.25%
- Inflation (GDP Deflator %)
- 9.40%
- Unemployment Rate (%)
- 12.62%
- Interest Rate (Real %)
- 7.86%
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 2016, Iran, Islamic Rep.'s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is $459.04 billion. This represents the total value of goods and services produced in the country.
The GDP per capita in Iran, Islamic Rep. for 2016 is $5,477.04. 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 2016 is 7.25%. This measures the annual percentage change in the cost of consumer goods and services.
Iran, Islamic Rep.'s annual GDP growth rate for 2016 is 8.82%. This indicates the rate at which the country's economy is expanding or contracting.
The unemployment rate in Iran, Islamic Rep. for 2016 is 12.62%. This represents the percentage of the labor force that is unemployed and actively seeking employment.