Agriculture orientation index in Iran
Iran: Agriculture orientation index was 0.07 in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2021)
0.07
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
167th
of 188 countries
All-time high
0.88
in 2018
All-time low
0.06
in 2019
Years of data
21
2001–2021
Agriculture orientation index in Iran, 2001–2021
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2021, agriculture orientation index in Iran stood at 0.07.
The figure is down 90.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, agriculture orientation index in Iran peaked at 0.88 in 2018 and was at its lowest, 0.06, in 2019.
That places Iran 167th out of 188 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.4433 | 0.18 | 0.68 | 9 |
| 2010s | 0.441 | 0.06 | 0.88 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0.07 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Iran
More agriculture & rural data for Iran
- Agriculture share gdp 10.59 (2025)
- Value added in the agricultural sector as of gdp vs gdp per capita 10.59 (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.3% (2022)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 3.0% (2022)
- Rural population 22.6% (2025)
- Rural population growth -0.6% (2025)
- Rural population 20.91 million (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 10.6% (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 38.42 billion current US$ (2025)
- Cereal yield vs gdp per capita 2.42 (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is agriculture orientation index in Iran?
- Agriculture orientation index in Iran was 0.07 in 2021, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest agriculture orientation index recorded in Iran?
- The highest recorded value was 0.88 in 2018.
- What is the lowest agriculture orientation index recorded in Iran?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.06 in 2019.
- How does Iran rank for agriculture orientation index?
- Iran ranks 167th out of 188 countries with data for 2021.
- Is agriculture orientation index rising or falling in Iran?
- Over the last ten years it is down 90.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iran data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Agriculture orientation index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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