Social contributions in Iran
Iran: Social contributions was 194.79 trillion current LCU in 2009. ◆ Volatile
Social contributions in Iran, 1972–2009
Source: Government Finance Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
In 2009, social contributions in Iran stood at 194.79 trillion current LCU. That is the highest value across all 38 years on record.
The figure is up 27.1% on the previous year and up 1,471.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, social contributions in Iran peaked at 194.79 trillion current LCU in 2009 and was at its lowest, 8.70 billion current LCU, in 1972.
Iran ranks 2nd of 112 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Social contributions in Iran, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 8.70 billion current LCU | — |
| 1973 | 11.90 billion current LCU | +36.8% |
| 1974 | 16.40 billion current LCU | +37.8% |
| 1975 | 26.00 billion current LCU | +58.5% |
| 1976 | 34.00 billion current LCU | +30.8% |
| 1977 | 51.40 billion current LCU | +51.2% |
| 1978 | 120.10 billion current LCU | +133.7% |
| 1979 | 82.10 billion current LCU | -31.6% |
| 1980 | 105.60 billion current LCU | +28.6% |
| 1981 | 152.80 billion current LCU | +44.7% |
| 1982 | 195.80 billion current LCU | +28.1% |
| 1983 | 223.40 billion current LCU | +14.1% |
| 1984 | 263.10 billion current LCU | +17.8% |
| 1985 | 282.10 billion current LCU | +7.2% |
| 1986 | 288.20 billion current LCU | +2.2% |
| 1987 | 310.10 billion current LCU | +7.6% |
| 1988 | 368.70 billion current LCU | +18.9% |
| 1989 | 396.50 billion current LCU | +7.5% |
| 1990 | 538.20 billion current LCU | +35.7% |
| 1991 | 779.00 billion current LCU | +44.7% |
| 1992 | 1.07 trillion current LCU | +37.1% |
| 1993 | 1.45 trillion current LCU | +35.3% |
| 1994 | 1.65 trillion current LCU | +14.4% |
| 1995 | 2.92 trillion current LCU | +76.4% |
| 1996 | 3.54 trillion current LCU | +21.5% |
| 1997 | 4.26 trillion current LCU | +20.1% |
| 1998 | 6.63 trillion current LCU | +55.8% |
| 1999 | 12.40 trillion current LCU | +86.9% |
| 2000 | 15.60 trillion current LCU | +25.8% |
| 2001 | 26.94 trillion current LCU | +72.7% |
| 2002 | 29.59 trillion current LCU | +9.9% |
| 2003 | 40.66 trillion current LCU | +37.4% |
| 2004 | 52.37 trillion current LCU | +28.8% |
| 2005 | 65.53 trillion current LCU | +25.1% |
| 2006 | 90.85 trillion current LCU | +38.6% |
| 2007 | 116.18 trillion current LCU | +27.9% |
| 2008 | 153.26 trillion current LCU | +31.9% |
| 2009 | 194.79 trillion current LCU | +27.1% |
Iran compared with similar countries
- Iran's 194.79 trillion current LCU is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 36.26 billion current LCU, 5372.3× the median. (37 countries reporting)
- Iran's 194.79 trillion current LCU is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 6.32 billion current LCU, 30804.0× the median. (10 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Social contributions in Iran changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | +133.7% | 51.40 billion current LCU | 120.10 billion current LCU |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 43.83 billion current LCU | 8.70 billion current LCU | 120.10 billion current LCU | 8 |
| 1980s | 258.63 billion current LCU | 105.60 billion current LCU | 396.50 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 3.52 trillion current LCU | 538.20 billion current LCU | 12.40 trillion current LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 78.58 trillion current LCU | 15.60 trillion current LCU | 194.79 trillion current LCU | 10 |
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- 5 Argentina 29.54 trillion current LCU compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is social contributions in Iran?
- Social contributions in Iran was 194.79 trillion current LCU in 2009, according to Government Finance Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest social contributions recorded in Iran?
- The highest recorded value was 194.79 trillion current LCU in 2009.
- What is the lowest social contributions recorded in Iran?
- The lowest recorded value was 8.70 billion current LCU in 1972.
- How does Iran rank for social contributions?
- Iran ranks 2nd out of 112 countries with data for 2009.
- Is social contributions rising or falling in Iran?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,471.3%. 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 Social contributions (current LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Social contributions are actual or imputed contributions payable to social insurance schemes to make provisions for social benefits to be paid. 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.