Other taxes (% of revenue) in Iran
Iran: Other taxes (% of revenue) was 0.1% in 2009. ◆ Volatile
Other taxes in Iran, 1972–2009
Source: Government Finance Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in % of revenue.
Analysis
Iran recorded 0.1% for other taxes in 2009.
That represents a change of up 40.1% on the previous year and down 33.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, other taxes in Iran peaked at 6.9% in 1986 and was at its lowest, 0.1%, in 2005.
Iran ranks 111th of 148 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Other taxes (% of revenue) in Iran, year by year
| Year | % of revenue | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 4.3% | — |
| 1973 | 3.7% | -13.7% |
| 1974 | 1.3% | -64.1% |
| 1975 | 1.7% | +28.3% |
| 1976 | 2.3% | +35.1% |
| 1977 | 2.7% | +16.8% |
| 1978 | 3.3% | +24.5% |
| 1979 | 4.1% | +23.1% |
| 1980 | 4.8% | +18.4% |
| 1981 | 3.7% | -22.9% |
| 1982 | 3.5% | -6.2% |
| 1983 | 3.2% | -8.7% |
| 1984 | 4.0% | +23.7% |
| 1985 | 4.9% | +23.6% |
| 1986 | 6.9% | +40.4% |
| 1987 | 5.1% | -25.8% |
| 1988 | 5.0% | -1.6% |
| 1989 | 4.6% | -8.8% |
| 1990 | 3.2% | -30.3% |
| 1991 | 4.2% | +33.5% |
| 1992 | 3.0% | -28.7% |
| 1993 | 0.6% | -79.5% |
| 1994 | 0.5% | -14.0% |
| 1995 | 0.5% | +0.3% |
| 1996 | 0.5% | -11.8% |
| 1997 | 0.5% | +12.2% |
| 1998 | 0.7% | +28.8% |
| 1999 | 0.2% | -70.5% |
| 2000 | 0.2% | -16.4% |
| 2001 | 0.2% | -0.1% |
| 2002 | 0.1% | -39.2% |
| 2003 | 0.1% | -25.3% |
| 2004 | 0.1% | +7.7% |
| 2005 | 0.1% | -27.9% |
| 2006 | 0.1% | +11.7% |
| 2007 | 0.1% | +34.5% |
| 2008 | 0.1% | +6.9% |
| 2009 | 0.1% | +40.1% |
Iran compared with similar countries
- Iran's 0.1% is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 0.7%, 20% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Iran's 0.1% is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 2.4%, 6% of the median. (13 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 2.9% | 1.3% | 4.3% | 8 |
| 1980s | 4.6% | 3.2% | 6.9% | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.4% | 0.2% | 4.2% | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.2% | 10 |
Countries ranked near Iran
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Frequently asked questions
- What is other taxes in Iran?
- Other taxes in Iran was 0.1% in 2009, according to Government Finance Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest other taxes recorded in Iran?
- The highest recorded value was 6.9% in 1986.
- What is the lowest other taxes recorded in Iran?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.1% in 2005.
- How does Iran rank for other taxes?
- Iran ranks 111th out of 148 countries with data for 2009.
- Is other taxes rising or falling in Iran?
- Over the last ten years it is down 33.8%. 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 taxes (% of revenue). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Other taxes include employer payroll or labor taxes, taxes on property, and taxes not allocable to other categories, such as penalties for late payment or nonpayment of taxes. This indicator is expressed as a percentage of revenue which includes all transactions that add to the amount of economic value of a unit or sector.