Is Iran, Islamic Rep.'s Total natural resources rents (% of GDP) rising or falling?

Iran, Islamic Rep.'s Total natural resources rents (% of GDP) rose 31.0% from 2020 to 2021.

How does Iran, Islamic Rep. rank globally on Total natural resources rents (% of GDP)?

In 2021, Iran, Islamic Rep. ranked #9 out of 197 countries reporting Total natural resources rents (% of GDP).

How does Iran, Islamic Rep.'s Total natural resources rents (% of GDP) compare to the world average?

The global average for Total natural resources rents (% of GDP) in 2021 was 6.63, so Iran, Islamic Rep. is above the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #3 of 20.

Iran, Islamic Rep.: Total natural resources rents (% of GDP)

Name: Iran, Islamic Rep.: Total natural resources rents (% of GDP)
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In 2021, Iran, Islamic Rep.'s Total natural resources rents (% of GDP) was 30.45.

That's up 31.0% from 2020, the highest value since 2018.

The global average for this indicator in 2021 was 6.63 . Iran, Islamic Rep. ranks #9 globally out of 197 reporting countries. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #3 of 20.

Source: World Bank Open Data (NY.GDP.TOTL.RT.ZS) • Data as of 2021

Trend (2002–2021)

2008 · Global financial crisis
2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
2014 · Oil price collapse

Highlights

Peak: 34.78; 2006
Trough: 13.14; 2016
1-year change: +31.0%
5-year change: +131.8%; +18.3% / yr
10-year change: +20.1%; +1.9% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Total natural resources rents (% of GDP)
2021	30.4481
2020	23.2392
2019	27.8007
2018	34.2396
2017	17.4678
2016	13.1358
2015	15.2303
2014	24.8608
2013	24.9467
2012	21.1187

About Total natural resources rents (% of GDP)

Total natural resources rents are the sum of oil rents, natural gas rents, coal rents (hard and soft), mineral rents, and forest rents.

Indicator code: NY.GDP.TOTL.RT.ZS • Category: Economy

Frequently asked questions

What was Iran, Islamic Rep.'s Total natural resources rents (% of GDP) in 2021?: In 2021, Iran, Islamic Rep.'s Total natural resources rents (% of GDP) was 30.45, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Iran, Islamic Rep.'s Total natural resources rents (% of GDP) rising or falling?: Iran, Islamic Rep.'s Total natural resources rents (% of GDP) rose 31.0% from 2020 to 2021.
How does Iran, Islamic Rep. rank globally on Total natural resources rents (% of GDP)?: In 2021, Iran, Islamic Rep. ranked #9 out of 197 countries reporting Total natural resources rents (% of GDP).
How does Iran, Islamic Rep.'s Total natural resources rents (% of GDP) compare to the world average?: The global average for Total natural resources rents (% of GDP) in 2021 was 6.63, so Iran, Islamic Rep. is above the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #3 of 20.
What is Total natural resources rents (% of GDP) and how is it measured?: Total natural resources rents are the sum of oil rents, natural gas rents, coal rents (hard and soft), mineral rents, and forest rents.

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Source: World Bank Open Data (NY.GDP.TOTL.RT.ZS), CC BY 4.0.