| GDP |
|
Per capita
|
$12,800 |
|
Net
|
$844 billion |
|
Annual growth |
6.5% (2008) |
|
By sector |
Agriculture 10%
Industry 42%
Services 48% |
|
Annual inflation rate |
26% (2008) |
| Foreign debts |
|
Compared to GDP |
19%
|
|
Net |
US$163 billion |
| Trade |
|
Balance |
+46% |
|
Exports |
US$98 billion |
|
Main products |
Petroleum 80%, chemical and petrochemical products, fruits and nuts, carpets |
|
Main partners |
China 15%; Japan 14%; India 10%; South Korea 6%; Turkey 6%; Italy 5% |
|
Imports |
US$67 billion |
|
Main products |
Industrial raw materials and intermediate goods, capital goods, foodstuffs and other consumer goods, technical services |
|
Main partners |
UAE 19%; China 13%; Germany 9%; South Korea 7%; Italy 5%; France 4%; Russia 4.2 |
| Work life |
|
Official unemployment |
13% (2008) |
|
Work force |
Agriculture 24%
Industry 31%
Services 45% |
|
Population below poverty line |
18% (2007) |
