Iran's Economic & Social Crisis

A visual overview of the deteriorating economic situation, rising inflation, and social unrest in 2025.

Source: Tristan Gaudiaut (Dec 5, 2025)•Region: Middle East

Real GDP Growth

Significant economic slowdown (2023-2025)

2023202420251%2%3%4%5%6%

Key Crisis Indicators (2025)

43.3%

Projected Inflation

One of the highest globally

1,000+

Executions

Documented in 2025
Driving social unrest

2025 Timeline of Crisis

Conflict EscalationJune 2025

Brief but intense war with Israel/USA causes billions in damage.

IMF ProjectionOct 2025

GDP growth forecast slashed to 0.6%; Inflation to 43.3%.

Snapback SanctionsLate 2025

UN reimposes sanctions; US targets oil, banking, & shipping.

Nationwide UnrestDec 2025

Protests & strikes erupt over economy and human rights.