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Iran Poverty Diagnostic

This poverty diagnostic reviews welfare outcomes in the Islamic Republic of Iran between 2011 and 2020, with a focus on poverty and shared prosperity.
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Moderate Growth amid Economic Uncertainty

Iran’s economy continued to grow moderately for the third consecutive year albeit at a slower pace than in the previous year.

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Managing Economic Uncertainties

GDP growth is projected to remain modest in the medium term as the economy remains constrained by global and domestic bottlenecks.

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Iran At-A-Glance

Iran’s GDP in 2019/20 is estimated at US$463 billion. With a population of 82.8 million people, Iran’s economy is characterized by the hydrocarbon, agriculture, and services sectors, as well as a noticeable state presence in manufacturing and financial services. Iran ranks second in the world in natural gas reserves and fourth in proven crude oil reserves.

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Aug 24, 2023

Iran Economic Monitor, Spring/Summer 2023

Iran’s economy continued to grow moderately for the third consecutive year in 2022/23,1 albeit at a slower pace than in the previous year. Real GDP grew by 3.8 percent in 2022/23, driven by expansions in services and ...
Aug 03, 2022

Iran Economic Monitor

The report provides an update on key economic developments and policies over the past six months. It examines these economic developments and policies in a longer-term and global context, and assesses their implications.
Apr 14, 2022

Iran's Economic Update — April 2022

Iran’s economy continues its gradual recovery that started in mid-2020, driven by the oil sector and services

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