Gross international reserves, Central bank, In months of next year's in Iran

Iran: Gross international reserves, Central bank, In months of next year's was 3.2 in 2029. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2029)
3.2
Change on year
up 3.8%
World rank
19th
of 28 countries
All-time high
20.6
in 2014
All-time low
1.49
in 2001
Years of data
30
2000–2029

Gross international reserves, Central bank, In months of next year's in Iran, 2000–2029

051015202000201420292000: 1.62001: 1.52002: 6.52003: 5.42004: 6.52005: 8.62006: 9.12007: 9.72008: 10.92009: 9.12010: 8.82011: 13.12012: 15.72013: 162014: 20.62015: 19.32016: 15.72017: 16.92018: 19.82019: 32020: 2.22021: 2.42022: 2.42023: 2.42024: 2.52025: 2.62026: 2.72027: 2.92028: 3.12029: 3.2

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

Iran recorded 3.2 for gross international reserves, central bank, in months of next year's in 2029.

The figure is up 3.8% on the previous year and up 7.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, gross international reserves, central bank, in months of next year's in Iran peaked at 20.6 in 2014 and was at its lowest, 1.49, in 2001.

Iran ranks 19th of 28 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Gross international reserves, Central bank, In months of next year's in Iran, year by year

Annual values for Gross international reserves, Central bank, In months of next year's imports of goods and services (Balance of Payments and International Investment Position Manual, Sixth Edition (BPM6)) in Iran, 2000 to 2029.
Year Value Change
2000 1.58
2001 1.49 -5.6%
2002 6.54 +338.5%
2003 5.4 -17.5%
2004 6.54 +21.2%
2005 8.56 +30.9%
2006 9.05 +5.7%
2007 9.66 +6.7%
2008 10.91 +12.9%
2009 9.12 -16.4%
2010 8.83 -3.3%
2011 13.08 +48.3%
2012 15.71 +20.1%
2013 15.97 +1.7%
2014 20.6 +29.0%
2015 19.25 -6.5%
2016 15.7 -18.4%
2017 16.89 +7.6%
2018 19.83 +17.4%
2019 2.98 -85.0%
2020 2.23 -25.3%
2021 2.39 +7.4%
2022 2.39 -0.1%
2023 2.36 -1.2%
2024 2.55 +7.8%
2025 2.61 +2.3%
2026 2.69 +3.4%
2027 2.9 +7.7%
2028 3.08 +6.1%
2029 3.2 +3.8%

Iran compared with similar countries

  • Iran's 3.2 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 4.06, 79% of the median. (8 countries reporting)
  • Iran's 3.2 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 4.58, 70% of the median. (18 countries reporting)

Biggest year-on-year movements

Years where Gross international reserves, Central bank, In months of next year's in Iran changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.

YearChange FromTo
2002 +338.5% 1.49 6.54
2019 -85.0% 19.83 2.98

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 6.88 1.49 10.91 10
2010s 14.88 2.98 20.6 10
2020s 2.64 2.23 3.2 10

Countries ranked near Iran

  1. 16 Algeria 3.93 compare
  2. 17 Egypt 3.81 compare
  3. 18 Pakistan 3.46 compare
  4. 20 Armenia 3.18 compare
  5. 21 Georgia 3.15 compare
  6. 22 Kyrgyzstan 3.13 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is gross international reserves, central bank, in months of next year's in Iran?
Gross international reserves, central bank, in months of next year's in Iran was 3.2 in 2029, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest gross international reserves, central bank, in months of next year's recorded in Iran?
The highest recorded value was 20.6 in 2014.
What is the lowest gross international reserves, central bank, in months of next year's recorded in Iran?
The lowest recorded value was 1.49 in 2001.
How does Iran rank for gross international reserves, central bank, in months of next year's?
Iran ranks 19th out of 28 countries with data for 2029.
Is gross international reserves, central bank, in months of next year's rising or falling in Iran?
Over the last ten years it is up 7.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Iran data come from?
The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Gross international reserves, Central bank, In months of next year's imports of goods and services (Balance of Payments and International Investment Position Manual, Sixth Edition (BPM6)). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Gross international reserves, Central bank, In months of next year's imports of goods and services (Balance of Payments and International Investment Position Manual, Sixth Edition (BPM6))
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