External Debt in Iran
External debt was 3.6% of GDP in Iran in 2021, compared to 1.8% of GDP ten years earlier. External debt averaged USD 1.9% of GDP over the last decade, which was below the average for the Middle East & North Africa of 25.4%. For more external debt information, visit our dedicated page.
Iran External Debt Chart
Note: This chart displays External Debt (% of GDP) for Iran from 2013 to 2022.
Source: Macrobond.
Iran External Debt Data
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| External Debt (% of GDP) | 2.0 | 2.8 | 3.6 | 2.6 | - |
| External Debt (USD bn) | 4.9 | 5.4 | 10.3 | 10.0 | - |