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Iran Revenue, excluding grants (% of GDP) 2009: Interactive Chart & Historical Data

Revenue, excluding grants (% of GDP) in Iran stood at 25.38% in 2009, according to World Bank. The latest value is down 1.06 percentage points from 26.44% in 2008. Ten years earlier, in 1999, the value was 22.49% (up 2.89 percentage points since). The highest value since 1972 was 46.09% in 1975, the lowest 12.13% in 1988. Iran ranked 59th highest of the 123 countries in this dataset in 2009; Norway ranked first.

Data source: World Bank · Unit: % · Category: Macroeconomics · Explore more indicators on EconDash

Data updated:Last checked:Frequency:AnnualCoverage:1972–2009
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What is Revenue, excluding grants (% of GDP)?

Revenue, excluding grants (% of GDP), measured in %, measures the total economic output of Iran. It represents the broadest indicator of economic activity, capturing production, income, and expenditure across all sectors — from manufacturing and services to agriculture and government. GDP can be calculated three ways: by adding up all expenditures (consumption + investment + government spending + net exports), by summing all incomes earned, or by totaling value added at each production stage. In Iran, the statistical agency compiles GDP data through comprehensive surveys of businesses, government records, and household expenditure patterns. While GDP per capita provides insight into average living standards, it does not capture income distribution, environmental costs, or unpaid work like caregiving. Nevertheless, GDP growth remains the most widely followed metric for assessing whether an economy is expanding or contracting.

Key facts

What is the latest Revenue, excluding grants (% of GDP) in Iran?

Revenue, excluding grants (% of GDP) in Iran stood at 25.38% in 2009, according to World Bank.

Is Revenue, excluding grants (% of GDP) in Iran rising or falling?

The latest value is down 1.06 percentage points from 26.44% in 2008. Ten years earlier, in 1999, the value was 22.49% (up 2.89 percentage points since).

How does Iran rank for Revenue, excluding grants (% of GDP)?

Iran ranked 59th highest of the 123 countries in this dataset in 2009; Norway ranked first.

What is the highest Revenue, excluding grants (% of GDP) on record in Iran?

The highest value since 1972 was 46.09% in 1975, the lowest 12.13% in 1988.

Metadata for Revenue, excluding grants (% of GDP) in Iran
IndicatorRevenue, excluding grants (% of GDP)
CountryIran
CategoryMacroeconomics
Unit%
SourceWorld Bank
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Last available value: 25.38% (2009)

Latest data for Iran: 2009. Other countries in this series have data up to 2024.

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Source:World Bank — series GC.REV.XGRT.GD.ZS
License:CC BY 4.0
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APA

World Bank. (2026). Revenue, excluding grants (% of GDP) — Iran [Data set]. Retrieved November 13, 2026, from EconDash: https://econdash.org/chart/wdi-gc-rev-xgrt-gd-zs/IRN. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/GC.REV.XGRT.GD.ZS

MLA

World Bank. "Revenue, excluding grants (% of GDP) — Iran." EconDash, 2026, https://econdash.org/chart/wdi-gc-rev-xgrt-gd-zs/IRN. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/GC.REV.XGRT.GD.ZS.

Chicago

World Bank. 2026. "Revenue, excluding grants (% of GDP) — Iran." EconDash. Accessed November 13, 2026. https://econdash.org/chart/wdi-gc-rev-xgrt-gd-zs/IRN. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/GC.REV.XGRT.GD.ZS.

BibTeX
@misc{econdash_wdi_gc_rev_xgrt_gd_zs_irn,
  author = {{World Bank}},
  title = {{Revenue, excluding grants (\% of GDP) --- Iran}},
  howpublished = {EconDash},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://econdash.org/chart/wdi-gc-rev-xgrt-gd-zs/IRN},
  note = {Accessed: 2026-11-13. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/GC.REV.XGRT.GD.ZS}
}