Gross international reserves, Central bank, US dollar (Balance of) in Iran, Islamic Republic of

Iran, Islamic Republic of: Gross international reserves, Central bank, US dollar (Balance of) was 40.08 billion in 2030. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2030)
40.08 billion
Change on year
up 8.5%
World rank
11th
of 29 countries
All-time high
128.40 billion
in 2015
All-time low
2.86 billion
in 2000
Years of data
31
2000–2030

Gross international reserves, Central bank, US dollar (Balance of) in Iran, Islamic Republic of, 2000–2030

050.0B100.0B150.0B2000201520302000: 2.9B2001: 3.7B2002: 21.4B2003: 22.0B2004: 29.6B2005: 44.1B2006: 55.5B2007: 70.8B2008: 79.0B2009: 71.7B2010: 70.8B2011: 92.2B2012: 104.4B2013: 117.6B2014: 126.2B2015: 128.4B2016: 120.7B2017: 112.6B2018: 122.5B2019: 14.9B2020: 14.0B2021: 18.3B2022: 20.3B2023: 22.2B2024: 22.6B2025: 23.8B2026: 26.2B2027: 29.9B2028: 33.6B2029: 36.9B2030: 40.1B

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

The most recent figure for gross international reserves, central bank, us dollar (balance of) in Iran, Islamic Republic of is 40.08 billion, measured in 2030.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 8.5% on the previous year and up 185.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, gross international reserves, central bank, us dollar (balance of) in Iran, Islamic Republic of peaked at 128.40 billion in 2015 and was at its lowest, 2.86 billion, in 2000.

Iran, Islamic Republic of ranks 11th of 29 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, US dollar (Balance of) in Iran, Islamic Republic of, year by year

Annual values for Gross international reserves, Central bank, US dollar (Balance of Payments and International Investment Position Manual, Sixth Edition (BPM6)) in Iran, Islamic Republic of, 2000 to 2030.
Year Value Change
2000 2.86 billion
2001 3.66 billion +28.2%
2002 21.42 billion +484.5%
2003 22.04 billion +2.9%
2004 29.55 billion +34.1%
2005 44.13 billion +49.3%
2006 55.51 billion +25.8%
2007 70.77 billion +27.5%
2008 78.99 billion +11.6%
2009 71.73 billion -9.2%
2010 70.78 billion -1.3%
2011 92.22 billion +30.3%
2012 104.43 billion +13.2%
2013 117.60 billion +12.6%
2014 126.17 billion +7.3%
2015 128.40 billion +1.8%
2016 120.73 billion -6.0%
2017 112.59 billion -6.7%
2018 122.47 billion +8.8%
2019 14.89 billion -87.8%
2020 14.02 billion -5.8%
2021 18.35 billion +30.8%
2022 20.33 billion +10.8%
2023 22.23 billion +9.4%
2024 22.65 billion +1.9%
2025 23.76 billion +4.9%
2026 26.23 billion +10.4%
2027 29.90 billion +14.0%
2028 33.63 billion +12.5%
2029 36.92 billion +9.8%
2030 40.08 billion +8.5%

Iran, Islamic Republic of compared with similar countries

  • Iran, Islamic Republic of's 40.08 billion is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 25.60 billion, 1.6× the median. (9 countries reporting)
  • Iran, Islamic Republic of's 40.08 billion is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 30.59 billion, 1.3× the median. (19 countries reporting)

Biggest year-on-year movements

Years where Gross international reserves, Central bank, US dollar (Balance of) in Iran, Islamic Republic of 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 +484.5% 3.66 billion 21.42 billion
2019 -87.8% 122.47 billion 14.89 billion

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 40.07 billion 2.86 billion 78.99 billion 10
2010s 101.03 billion 14.89 billion 128.40 billion 10
2020s 24.80 billion 14.02 billion 36.92 billion 10
2030s 40.08 billion 40.08 billion 40.08 billion 1

Countries ranked near Iran, Islamic Republic of

  1. 8 Iraq 54.07 billion compare
  2. 9 Uzbekistan 49.62 billion compare
  3. 10 Egypt 45.41 billion compare
  4. 12 Pakistan 30.59 billion compare
  5. 13 Jordan 25.60 billion compare
  6. 14 Oman 22.22 billion compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is gross international reserves, central bank, us dollar (balance of) in Iran, Islamic Republic of?
Gross international reserves, central bank, us dollar (balance of) in Iran, Islamic Republic of was 40.08 billion in 2030, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest gross international reserves, central bank, us dollar (balance of) recorded in Iran, Islamic Republic of?
The highest recorded value was 128.40 billion in 2015.
What is the lowest gross international reserves, central bank, us dollar (balance of) recorded in Iran, Islamic Republic of?
The lowest recorded value was 2.86 billion in 2000.
How does Iran, Islamic Republic of rank for gross international reserves, central bank, us dollar (balance of)?
Iran, Islamic Republic of ranks 11th out of 29 countries with data for 2030.
Is gross international reserves, central bank, us dollar (balance of) rising or falling in Iran, Islamic Republic of?
Over the last ten years it is up 185.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Iran, Islamic Republic of data come from?
The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Gross international reserves, Central bank, US dollar (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, US dollar (Balance of Payments and International Investment Position Manual, Sixth Edition (BPM6))
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Coverage
42 places, 1,258 data points, 2000–2030
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The Middle East and Central Asia Department Regional Economic Outlook (MCDREO) provides information on recent economic developments and prospects for 32 countries and territories: Afghanistan, Algeria, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Djibouti, Egypt, Georgia, Islamic Republic of Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Kyrgyz Republic, Lebanon, Libya, Mauritania, Morocco, Oman, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Sudan, Syrian Arab Republic, Tajikistan, Tunisia, Turkmenistan, United Arab Emirates, Uzbekistan, West Bank and Gaza, and Yemen. These countries and territories are divided into two main nonoverlapping groups, based on export earnings, namely (1) oil exporters; and (2) oil importers. The oil importers group comprises (1) emerging market and middle-income countries (EM&MI) and (2) low-income countries (LICs) based on the income level. Additional analytical and regional groups might be used to provide a more granular breakdown for analysis and continuity.