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
Gross international reserves, Central bank, US dollar (Balance of) in Iran, Islamic Republic of, 2000–2030
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
| 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.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | +484.5% | 3.66 billion | 21.42 billion |
| 2019 | -87.8% | 122.47 billion | 14.89 billion |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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
More financial sector data for Iran, Islamic Republic of
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.002 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 7.67 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0014 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 5.6 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.002 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 7.67 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
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.
Download this data
CSV · JSON — 31 observations, free to reuse under IMF Terms and Conditions (attribution required).
About this data
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.