Share in extreme poverty including and excluding china in Iran, Islamic Republic of

Iran, Islamic Republic of: Share in extreme poverty including and excluding china was 2.49 in 2023. β—† Volatile

Latest (2023)
2.49
Change on year
down 11.3%
World rank
50th
of 120 countries
All-time high
21.81
in 1986
All-time low
1.77
in 2012
Years of data
20
1986–2023

Share in extreme poverty including and excluding china in Iran, Islamic Republic of, 1986–2023

051015201986200420231986: 21.81990: 21.61994: 15.81998: 15.22005: 4.52006: 4.52009: 4.92011: 2.32012: 1.82013: 1.92014: 3.32015: 32016: 32017: 2.72018: 3.22019: 4.32020: 4.62021: 3.72022: 2.82023: 2.5

Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

In 2023, share in extreme poverty including and excluding china in Iran, Islamic Republic of stood at 2.49.

The figure is down 11.3% on the previous year and up 30.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, share in extreme poverty including and excluding china in Iran, Islamic Republic of peaked at 21.81 in 1986 and was at its lowest, 1.77, in 2012.

That places Iran, Islamic Republic of 50th out of 120 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1980s 21.81 21.81 21.81 1
1990s 17.51 15.16 21.61 3
2000s 4.62 4.46 4.93 3
2010s 2.81 1.77 4.28 9
2020s 3.41 2.49 4.64 4

Countries ranked near Iran, Islamic Republic of

  1. 47 Brazil 3.01 compare
  2. 48 Sri Lanka 2.71 compare
  3. 49 Montenegro 2.49 compare
  4. 51 Nepal 2.44 compare
  5. 52 Uzbekistan, Republic of 2.3
  6. 53 Kyrgyz Republic 2.19 compare

See the full ranking of 120 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is share in extreme poverty including and excluding china in Iran, Islamic Republic of?
Share in extreme poverty including and excluding china in Iran, Islamic Republic of was 2.49 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest share in extreme poverty including and excluding china recorded in Iran, Islamic Republic of?
The highest recorded value was 21.81 in 1986.
What is the lowest share in extreme poverty including and excluding china recorded in Iran, Islamic Republic of?
The lowest recorded value was 1.77 in 2012.
How does Iran, Islamic Republic of rank for share in extreme poverty including and excluding china?
Iran, Islamic Republic of ranks 50th out of 120 countries with data for 2023.
Is share in extreme poverty including and excluding china rising or falling in Iran, Islamic Republic of?
Over the last ten years it is up 30.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Iran, Islamic Republic of data come from?
The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Share in extreme poverty including and excluding china. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Share in extreme poverty including and excluding china
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
120 places, 2,148 data points, 1963–2025
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