What is the difference in output per worker, gdp constant 2021 international $ at ppp between Iran, Islamic Republic of and Sub-Saharan Africa?

45,597, with Iran, Islamic Republic of ahead.

How many years of comparable data are there for Iran, Islamic Republic of and Sub-Saharan Africa?

37 years are reported by both, from 1991 to 2027.

Where does this data come from?

International Labour Organization, published as Output per worker, GDP constant 2021 international $ at PPP (ILO modelled estimates). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

Iran, Islamic Republic of vs Sub-Saharan Africa: Output per worker, GDP constant 2021 international $ at PPP

Iran, Islamic Republic of

57,320

in 2027

Sub-Saharan Africa

11,723

in 2027

Iran, Islamic Republic of rank

80th

Sub-Saharan Africa rank

81st

Output per worker, GDP constant 2021 international $ at PPP over time

Iran, Islamic Republic of
Sub-Saharan Africa

How they compare

Iran, Islamic Republic of currently reports 57,320 against 11,723 in Sub-Saharan Africa, a difference of 45,597.

That makes Iran, Islamic Republic of's figure about 4.9 times Sub-Saharan Africa's.

Across all 37 years both countries report, Iran, Islamic Republic of has been ahead every year.

Iran, Islamic Republic of ranks 80th and Sub-Saharan Africa ranks 81st of 188 countries.

Iran, Islamic Republic of has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade	Iran, Islamic Republic of	Sub-Saharan Africa	Difference	Ahead
1990s	42,484	8,145	34,339	Iran, Islamic Republic of
2000s	44,952	9,091	35,861	Iran, Islamic Republic of
2010s	50,633	11,213	39,421	Iran, Islamic Republic of
2020s	54,998	11,334	43,664	Iran, Islamic Republic of

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher output per worker, gdp constant 2021 international $ at ppp, Iran, Islamic Republic of or Sub-Saharan Africa?: Iran, Islamic Republic of, at 57,320 against 11,723 in Sub-Saharan Africa as of 2027.
What is the difference in output per worker, gdp constant 2021 international $ at ppp between Iran, Islamic Republic of and Sub-Saharan Africa?: 45,597, with Iran, Islamic Republic of ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Iran, Islamic Republic of and Sub-Saharan Africa?: 37 years are reported by both, from 1991 to 2027.
How do Iran, Islamic Republic of and Sub-Saharan Africa rank globally for output per worker, gdp constant 2021 international $ at ppp?: Iran, Islamic Republic of ranks 80th and Sub-Saharan Africa ranks 81st of 188 countries.
Where does this data come from?: International Labour Organization, published as Output per worker, GDP constant 2021 international $ at PPP (ILO modelled estimates). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator: Output per worker, GDP constant 2021 international $ at PPP (ILO modelled estimates)
Source: International Labour Organization
Licence: ILO Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage: 276 places, 10,188 data points, 1991–2027
Last refreshed: 03 September 2026

This measure of labour productivity is calculated using data on GDP (in constant 2021 international dollars at PPP) derived from the World Development Indicators database of the World Bank. To compute labour productivity as GDP per worker, ILO estimates for total employment are used. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.