Total reserves (gold at market value) (SDR), annual growth rate in Iran
Iran: Total reserves (gold at market value) (SDR), annual growth rate was 143.4 % change on previous year in 1982. ◆ Volatile
Total reserves (gold at market value) (SDR), annual growth rate in Iran, 1951–1982
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 1982, total reserves (gold at market value) (sdr), annual growth rate in Iran stood at 143.4 % change on previous year.
The figure is up 300.7% on the previous year and up 120.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total reserves (gold at market value) (sdr), annual growth rate in Iran peaked at 486.48 % change on previous year in 1974 and was at its lowest, -71.44 % change on previous year, in 1981.
Iran ranks 1st of 188 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Total reserves (gold at market value) (SDR), annual growth rate in Iran, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1951 | -20.73 % change on previous year | — |
| 1952 | -10.75 % change on previous year | -48.2% |
| 1953 | 4.54 % change on previous year | -142.3% |
| 1954 | 1.26 % change on previous year | -72.4% |
| 1955 | 10.05 % change on previous year | +700.4% |
| 1956 | 11.6 % change on previous year | +15.4% |
| 1957 | 7.59 % change on previous year | -34.6% |
| 1958 | 3.39 % change on previous year | -55.4% |
| 1959 | -14.66 % change on previous year | -532.9% |
| 1960 | -14.67 % change on previous year | +0.0% |
| 1961 | 13.14 % change on previous year | -189.6% |
| 1962 | 0.5827 % change on previous year | -95.6% |
| 1963 | 14.74 % change on previous year | +2429.2% |
| 1964 | -20.81 % change on previous year | -241.2% |
| 1965 | 31.57 % change on previous year | -251.7% |
| 1966 | 6.73 % change on previous year | -78.7% |
| 1967 | 20.87 % change on previous year | +210.1% |
| 1968 | -0.9001 % change on previous year | -104.3% |
| 1969 | -3.49 % change on previous year | +287.4% |
| 1970 | -30.24 % change on previous year | +767.2% |
| 1971 | 172.9 % change on previous year | -671.7% |
| 1972 | 65.14 % change on previous year | -62.3% |
| 1973 | 27.1 % change on previous year | -58.4% |
| 1974 | 486.48 % change on previous year | +1695.0% |
| 1975 | 8.66 % change on previous year | -98.2% |
| 1976 | -0.1416 % change on previous year | -101.6% |
| 1977 | 32.55 % change on previous year | -23090.6% |
| 1978 | -5.94 % change on previous year | -118.3% |
| 1979 | 32.53 % change on previous year | -647.2% |
| 1980 | -23.27 % change on previous year | -171.5% |
| 1981 | -71.44 % change on previous year | +207.0% |
| 1982 | 143.4 % change on previous year | -300.7% |
Iran compared with similar countries
- Iran's 143.4 % change on previous year is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 6.62 % change on previous year, 21.7× the median. (56 countries reporting)
- Iran's 143.4 % change on previous year is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 5.66 % change on previous year, 25.3× the median. (22 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Total reserves (gold at market value) (SDR), annual growth rate 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.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | +23090.6% | -0.1416 % change on previous year | 32.55 % change on previous year |
| 1963 | +2429.2% | 0.5827 % change on previous year | 14.74 % change on previous year |
| 1974 | +1695.0% | 27.1 % change on previous year | 486.48 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | -0.8578 % change on previous year | -20.73 % change on previous year | 11.6 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1960s | 4.78 % change on previous year | -20.81 % change on previous year | 31.57 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1970s | 78.9 % change on previous year | -30.24 % change on previous year | 486.48 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | 16.23 % change on previous year | -71.44 % change on previous year | 143.4 % change on previous year | 3 |
Countries ranked near Iran
More financial sector data for Iran
- 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 total reserves (gold at market value) (sdr), annual growth rate in Iran?
- Total reserves (gold at market value) (sdr), annual growth rate in Iran was 143.4 % change on previous year in 1982, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest total reserves (gold at market value) (sdr), annual growth rate recorded in Iran?
- The highest recorded value was 486.48 % change on previous year in 1974.
- What is the lowest total reserves (gold at market value) (sdr), annual growth rate recorded in Iran?
- The lowest recorded value was -71.44 % change on previous year in 1981.
- How does Iran rank for total reserves (gold at market value) (sdr), annual growth rate?
- Iran ranks 1st out of 188 countries with data for 1982.
- Is total reserves (gold at market value) (sdr), annual growth rate rising or falling in Iran?
- Over the last ten years it is up 120.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iran data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Total reserves (gold at market value) (SDR), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Total reserves (gold at market value) (SDR). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Total reserves (gold at market value) International Monetary Fund
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The year-on-year percentage change in Total reserves (gold at market value) (SDR). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.