Tax revenue (% of GDP) in Iran in 2009 — 7.36%. Ranked 119 in the world out of 123. Since 1972, the indicator has fallen by 0.91 pp.
1972–2009 · % of GDP
How the value compares with the world and the groups this territory belongs to: Iran
| Year | % | Change, pp |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 7.36 | +1.16 pp |
| 2008 | 6.2 | +0.26 pp |
| 2007 | 5.94 | −0.28 pp |
| 2006 | 6.22 | −0.44 pp |
| 2005 | 6.66 | +1.46 pp |
| 2004 | 5.2 | −0.01 pp |
| 2003 | 5.2 | +0.21 pp |
| 2002 | 4.99 | −0.75 pp |
| 2001 | 5.75 | −0.11 pp |
| 2000 | 5.86 | −2.47 pp |
| 1999 | 8.33 | −0.32 pp |
| 1998 | 8.64 | −1.51 pp |
| 1997 | 10.16 | +2.21 pp |
| 1996 | 7.95 | +1.73 pp |
| 1995 | 6.22 | +1.85 pp |
| 1994 | 4.37 | +0.51 pp |
| 1993 | 3.86 | −3.02 pp |
| 1992 | 6.88 | +0.72 pp |
| 1991 | 6.16 | +0.59 pp |
| 1990 | 5.57 | +0.2 pp |
| 1989 | 5.37 | −0.06 pp |
| 1988 | 5.43 | −0.57 pp |
| 1987 | 6.01 | −0.78 pp |
| 1986 | 6.78 | −0.55 pp |
| 1985 | 7.33 | +0.89 pp |
| 1984 | 6.44 | +0.4 pp |
| 1983 | 6.03 | +0.11 pp |
| 1982 | 5.92 | −1.06 pp |
| 1981 | 6.98 | +1.81 pp |
| 1980 | 5.17 | −0.82 pp |
| 1979 | 5.99 | −2.88 pp |
| 1978 | 8.87 | +0.65 pp |
| 1977 | 8.22 | +0.65 pp |
| 1976 | 7.56 | −0.63 pp |
| 1975 | 8.19 | +2.78 pp |
| 1974 | 5.42 | −2.13 pp |
| 1973 | 7.55 | −0.72 pp |
| 1972 | 8.27 | — |
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Central government tax revenue as a percent of GDP, excluding compulsory social contributions and revenue from fines and penalties. A level of 15% of GDP is considered the minimum threshold at which a state is able to provide basic services and infrastructure.
Important: Only the central budget is counted — in federal states the overall tax burden is substantially higher.
Source: World Development Indicators (World Bank), license CC BY 4.0.
How much the state collects in a year — all revenue except foreign grants.
Public Finance Government expenseHow much the state spends in a year — including wages, pensions, benefits and interest on debt.
Economy Government consumption (% of GDP)The share of GDP taken by government final consumption spending.
Public Finance Government debtGross general government debt as a percent of GDP.
