Iran, with a population close to 90 million, holds natural wealth valued at approximately $27 trillion. This figure is higher than China’s $23 trillion, despite China’s population of 1.5 billion, underscoring Iran’s vast potential in energy, mining, and other basic resources.
Russia tops the global ranking with natural resources worth $75 trillion, followed by the United States at $45 trillion, Saudi Arabia at $34 trillion, Canada at $33 trillion, Brazil at $22 trillion, Australia at $20 trillion, Iraq at $16 trillion, and Venezuela at $14 trillion.
According to the global resource map, Iran possesses significant reserves of oil, gas, iron, copper, uranium, and other essential minerals. This diverse combination makes the country a key player in energy and mining, with per capita resource levels far higher than those of many densely populated nations. As a result, Iran holds strong potential to attract both domestic and foreign investment.
A smart and strategic use of these resources could place Iran on the path toward sustainable growth, expanded non-oil exports, and a stronger regional geopolitical position. Effective management of these reserves and careful planning for sustainable utilization are the keys to transforming this vast wealth into economic prosperity and international soft power.