Iran

A large, resource-rich market with the world's second-largest gas reserves — access constrained by extensive international sanctions.

Population

≈91 million (2024)

GDP (nominal)

≈US$400 billion (2024 est.)

Real growth

≈3.5% (2024 est.)

Capital

Tehran

Currency

Iranian rial (IRR)

Economy & outlook

A large, diversified resource economy — oil, gas, petrochemicals, mining, autos — serving more than 90 million consumers.

Extensive international sanctions constrain finance and trade; OIETAI administers FIPPA protections for investment where permitted.

Oil & gas · petrochemicals · mining · large domestic market

Rankings as published by each institution; positions change annually — verify before formal use.

Sources: World Bank · IMF · OIETAI