Government debt in Iran in 2031 — 44.1%. Ranked 76 in the world out of 184. Since 1996, the indicator has risen by 14.8 pp.
1996–2031 · % of GDP
How the value compares with the world and the groups this territory belongs to: Iran
| Year | % | Change, pp |
|---|---|---|
| 2031 | 44.1 | +1.1 pp |
| 2030 | 43 | +1.4 pp |
| 2029 | 41.6 | +1.8 pp |
| 2028 | 39.8 | +1.6 pp |
| 2027 | 38.2 | +0.9 pp |
| 2026 | 37.3 | +0 pp |
| 2025 | 37.3 | +6.1 pp |
| 2024 | 31.2 | +1.6 pp |
| 2023 | 29.6 | −4.9 pp |
| 2022 | 34.5 | −5.4 pp |
| 2021 | 39.9 | −7.2 pp |
| 2020 | 47.1 | +2.5 pp |
| 2019 | 44.6 | +3 pp |
| 2018 | 41.6 | −1.6 pp |
| 2017 | 43.2 | −2.7 pp |
| 2016 | 45.9 | +13.8 pp |
| 2015 | 32.1 | +21.2 pp |
| 2014 | 10.9 | +0.7 pp |
| 2013 | 10.2 | −1.5 pp |
| 2012 | 11.7 | +1.1 pp |
| 2011 | 10.6 | −2.2 pp |
| 2010 | 12.8 | +1.3 pp |
| 2009 | 11.5 | +0.9 pp |
| 2008 | 10.6 | −2.9 pp |
| 2007 | 13.5 | −1.7 pp |
| 2006 | 15.2 | −3.1 pp |
| 2005 | 18.3 | −2.8 pp |
| 2004 | 21.1 | −0.8 pp |
| 2003 | 21.9 | −1.5 pp |
| 2002 | 23.4 | +2.4 pp |
| 2001 | 21 | +2.8 pp |
| 2000 | 18.2 | −4 pp |
| 1999 | 22.2 | −7.4 pp |
| 1998 | 29.6 | −1.3 pp |
| 1997 | 30.9 | +1.6 pp |
| 1996 | 29.3 | — |
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Gross general government debt as a percent of GDP from the IMF World Economic Outlook database: all liabilities that require future payments of interest and/or principal. It covers the central government, regional and local budgets and extrabudgetary funds where the data allow. The threshold of 60% of GDP is used in the EU Maastricht criteria as a benchmark of sustainability.
Important: The coverage of the government sector differs between countries; when levels are compared, it matters whether regional budgets are included.
Source: World Economic Outlook (IMF), license IMF open data.
The budget deficit or surplus as a percent of GDP. A negative value means spending exceeds revenue.
Public Finance External debtHow much a country as a whole owes abroad — government, banks and companies together.
Public Finance Government revenueHow much the state collects in a year — all revenue except foreign grants.
Public Finance Tax revenue (% of GDP)Taxes collected as a percent of GDP — the fiscal capacity of the state.
