Iran: Savings, percent of GDP
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| Iran |
Savings as percent of GDP |
|---|---|
| Latest value | 37.94 |
| Year | 2000 |
| Measure | percent |
| Data availability | 1976 - 2000 |
| Average | 31.79 |
| Min - Max | 18.49 - 40.17 |
| Source | The World Bank |
The latest value from 2000 is 37.94 percent, an increase from 36.78 percent in 1999. In comparison, the world average is 22.26 percent, based on data from 127 countries. Historically, the average for Iran from 1976 to 2000 is 31.79 percent. The minimum value, 18.49 percent, was reached in 1989 while the maximum of 40.17 percent was recorded in 1996.
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The savings in Iran and other countries is calculated as the difference between income and consumption, expressed as percent of GDP.
Definition: Gross savings are calculated as gross national income less total consumption, plus net transfers.
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| Related indicators | Latest | Reference | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of industry | 36.07 | 2024 | percent |
| Share of manufacturing | 20.59 | 2024 | percent |
| Share of services | 49.79 | 2024 | percent |
| Industry value added | 143.77 | 2025 | billion U.S. dollars |
| Manufacturing value added | 97.86 | 2024 | billion U.S. dollars |
| Services value added | 170.80 | 2025 | billion U.S. dollars |
| Savings, percent of GDP | 37.94 | 2000 | percent |
| Savings, in dollars | 41.58 | 2000 | billion U.S. dollars |