$125 billion for 2003 has been the second highest in the Middle East after Saudi Arabia ($196 billion). Israel’s ($105 billion) and Egypt’s ($78 billion) have been the third and fourth, respectively.

After adjustment for purchasing power parity, Iran’s GDP of $125 billion would be raised to $446.38 billion.

The main contribution to the Iranian GDP, as of the period of 2000-2001, was realized by sectors involving services (51.19%), industries & mining (19.12%), oil & gas (17.61%), and agriculture (13.74%).

According to Human Development Report 2002, the average annual growth rate of GDP per capita was –0.7% (during the 1975-2000 period) and 1.9% (during the 1990-2000 period).

The highest value of its GDP per capita was $7,959 in 1976. The average annual change in Consumer Price Index (CPI) for the period of 1990-2000 was 26%, and 14.5% during 1999-2000.