Consumption subsidies for fossil fuels in Iran
Iran: Consumption subsidies for fossil fuels was 81.82 billion in 2023. β Volatile
Consumption subsidies for fossil fuels in Iran, 2010β2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for consumption subsidies for fossil fuels in Iran is 81.82 billion, measured in 2023.
The figure is down 47.0% on the previous year and up 29.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, consumption subsidies for fossil fuels in Iran peaked at 154.32 billion in 2022 and was at its lowest, 21.76 billion, in 2016.
That places Iran 2nd out of 48 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 60.31 billion | 21.76 billion | 150.94 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 107.66 billion | 81.82 billion | 154.32 billion | 4 |
Countries ranked near Iran
- 1 Russia 126.31 billion compare
- 3 Saudi Arabia 59.29 billion compare
- 4 China (People's Republic of) 49.03 billion compare
- 5 India 47.36 billion compare
More energy & mining data for Iran
- Fuel imports 2.0% (2022)
- Ores and metals imports 2.0% (2022)
- Ores and metals exports 6.1% (2022)
- Gas production 2,648 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 28,655 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 2,648 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 28,655 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel exports 56.4% (2022)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 10.0% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs gdp per capita 62.86 (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is consumption subsidies for fossil fuels in Iran?
- Consumption subsidies for fossil fuels in Iran was 81.82 billion in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest consumption subsidies for fossil fuels recorded in Iran?
- The highest recorded value was 154.32 billion in 2022.
- What is the lowest consumption subsidies for fossil fuels recorded in Iran?
- The lowest recorded value was 21.76 billion in 2016.
- How does Iran rank for consumption subsidies for fossil fuels?
- Iran ranks 2nd out of 48 countries with data for 2023.
- Is consumption subsidies for fossil fuels rising or falling in Iran?
- Over the last ten years it is up 29.7%. 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 Consumption subsidies for fossil fuels. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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