Share of employee compensation in public spending in Iran, Islamic Republic of
Iran, Islamic Republic of: Share of employee compensation in public spending was 39.8 in 2009. ▬ Flat
Latest (2009)
39.8
Change on year
up 8.4%
World rank
28th
of 155 countries
All-time high
66.98
in 1986
All-time low
26.57
in 1974
Years of data
38
1972–2009
Share of employee compensation in public spending in Iran, Islamic Republic of, 1972–2009
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2009, share of employee compensation in public spending in Iran, Islamic Republic of stood at 39.8.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 8.4% on the previous year and down 26.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of employee compensation in public spending in Iran, Islamic Republic of peaked at 66.98 in 1986 and was at its lowest, 26.57, in 1974.
That places Iran, Islamic Republic of 28th out of 155 countries with data for 2009, putting it in the top quarter.
Share of employee compensation in public spending in Iran, Islamic Republic of, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 48.89 | — |
| 1973 | 44.17 | -9.7% |
| 1974 | 26.57 | -39.8% |
| 1975 | 28.9 | +8.8% |
| 1976 | 33.26 | +15.1% |
| 1977 | 38 | +14.2% |
| 1978 | 46.21 | +21.6% |
| 1979 | 61.73 | +33.6% |
| 1980 | 57.89 | -6.2% |
| 1981 | 55.93 | -3.4% |
| 1982 | 56.08 | +0.3% |
| 1983 | 55.56 | -0.9% |
| 1984 | 56.4 | +1.5% |
| 1985 | 62.46 | +10.7% |
| 1986 | 66.98 | +7.2% |
| 1987 | 64.48 | -3.7% |
| 1988 | 57.48 | -10.9% |
| 1989 | 60.59 | +5.4% |
| 1990 | 52.72 | -13.0% |
| 1991 | 58.46 | +10.9% |
| 1992 | 51.1 | -12.6% |
| 1993 | 58.23 | +14.0% |
| 1994 | 59.87 | +2.8% |
| 1995 | 55.94 | -6.6% |
| 1996 | 60.5 | +8.1% |
| 1997 | 62.38 | +3.1% |
| 1998 | 63.2 | +1.3% |
| 1999 | 54.19 | -14.3% |
| 2000 | 56.63 | +4.5% |
| 2001 | 51.02 | -9.9% |
| 2002 | 47.53 | -6.8% |
| 2003 | 44.98 | -5.4% |
| 2004 | 44.41 | -1.3% |
| 2005 | 40.42 | -9.0% |
| 2006 | 38.14 | -5.6% |
| 2007 | 36.27 | -4.9% |
| 2008 | 36.72 | +1.2% |
| 2009 | 39.8 | +8.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 40.96 | 26.57 | 61.73 | 8 |
| 1980s | 59.39 | 55.56 | 66.98 | 10 |
| 1990s | 57.66 | 51.1 | 63.2 | 10 |
| 2000s | 43.59 | 36.27 | 56.63 | 10 |
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More work & labour data for Iran, Islamic Republic of
- Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) 44,188 (2027)
- Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) 40.34 (2027)
- Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) 29,874 (2027)
- Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) 36.89 (2027)
- Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+) 1.89 % change on previous year (2027)
- Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate 0.574 % change on previous year (2027)
- Legislation on sexual harassment in employment 0 (2023)
- Criminal penalties or civil remedies sexual harassment in employment 0 (2023)
- Women can take the same jobs as men 0 (2023)
- Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15+) 41.0% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of employee compensation in public spending in Iran, Islamic Republic of?
- Share of employee compensation in public spending in Iran, Islamic Republic of was 39.8 in 2009, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of employee compensation in public spending recorded in Iran, Islamic Republic of?
- The highest recorded value was 66.98 in 1986.
- What is the lowest share of employee compensation in public spending recorded in Iran, Islamic Republic of?
- The lowest recorded value was 26.57 in 1974.
- How does Iran, Islamic Republic of rank for share of employee compensation in public spending?
- Iran, Islamic Republic of ranks 28th out of 155 countries with data for 2009.
- Is share of employee compensation in public spending rising or falling in Iran, Islamic Republic of?
- Over the last ten years it is down 26.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Iran, Islamic Republic of data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Share of employee compensation in public spending. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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