Other expense in Iran
Iran: Other expense was 116.37 trillion current LCU in 2009. ◆ Volatile
Other expense in Iran, 1999–2009
Source: Government Finance Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
The most recent figure for other expense in Iran is 116.37 trillion current LCU, measured in 2009. That is the highest value across all 10 years on record.
The figure is up 6.3% on the previous year and up 2,163.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, other expense in Iran peaked at 116.37 trillion current LCU in 2009 and was at its lowest, 1.32 trillion current LCU, in 2000.
Iran ranks 1st of 149 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Other expense in Iran, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 5.14 trillion current LCU | — |
| 2000 | 1.32 trillion current LCU | -74.3% |
| 2001 | 8.46 trillion current LCU | +539.7% |
| 2002 | 14.18 trillion current LCU | +67.5% |
| 2003 | 15.72 trillion current LCU | +10.9% |
| 2004 | 19.55 trillion current LCU | +24.3% |
| 2005 | 69.43 trillion current LCU | +255.2% |
| 2007 | 74.07 trillion current LCU | +6.7% |
| 2008 | 109.45 trillion current LCU | +47.8% |
| 2009 | 116.37 trillion current LCU | +6.3% |
Iran compared with similar countries
- Iran's 116.37 trillion current LCU is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 32.54 billion current LCU, 3575.9× the median. (44 countries reporting)
- Iran's 116.37 trillion current LCU is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 20.55 billion current LCU, 5661.7× the median. (14 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5.14 trillion current LCU | 5.14 trillion current LCU | 5.14 trillion current LCU | 1 |
| 2000s | 47.62 trillion current LCU | 1.32 trillion current LCU | 116.37 trillion current LCU | 9 |
Countries ranked near Iran
- 2 Uzbekistan 61.29 trillion current LCU
- 3 Colombia 50.89 trillion current LCU compare
- 4 South Korea 43.16 trillion current LCU compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is other expense in Iran?
- Other expense in Iran was 116.37 trillion current LCU in 2009, according to Government Finance Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest other expense recorded in Iran?
- The highest recorded value was 116.37 trillion current LCU in 2009.
- What is the lowest other expense recorded in Iran?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.32 trillion current LCU in 2000.
- How does Iran rank for other expense?
- Iran ranks 1st out of 149 countries with data for 2009.
- Is other expense rising or falling in Iran?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2,163.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iran data come from?
- The figures come from Government Finance Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Other expense (current LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Other expense is spending on dividends, rent, and other miscellaneous expenses, including provision for consumption of fixed capital. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This series is expressed in local currency units.