IT Outsourcing - Iran

Iran

In 2025, the projected revenue in the IT Outsourcing market in Iran is expected to reach US$1.66bn.
Looking ahead, the market is expected to grow at an annual growth rate (CAGR 2025-2029) of 8.73%, resulting in a market volume of US$2.32bn by 2029.
The average Spend per Employee in the IT Outsourcing market is projected to reach US$54.59 in 2025.
When comparing global figures, it is worth noting that United States is expected to generate the highest revenue in the IT Outsourcing market, reaching US$213.60bn in 2025.
Iran is emerging as a competitive player in the IT outsourcing industry, capitalizing on its highly skilled workforce and cost-effective services.

Key regions: Brazil, Italy, United States, China, Germany

Definition:
The IT Outsourcing market refers to the external contracting of IT functions, services, or projects instead of relying on company-owned resources. By outsourcing IT tasks (e.g., to IT suppliers or software developers), enterprises are able to focus on their core functions and save internal resources and costs (e.g., office space, maintenance, and utilities). Thus, outsourcing teams becomes a viable cost resilience strategy in an environment where companies are looking to save money more than ever.

In an IT context, these activities include IT administration, IT application, and web hosting services. Non-IT-related outsourcing services are excluded.

Structure:

IT Outsourcing contains four distinct markets that are based on different services:

Administration Outsourcing refers to the market for services associated with the external sourcing of typical IT administration tasks such as hardware supply, setup, configuration, maintenance, security, and support.
Application Outsourcing refers to the market for all IT application services in a software production context, spanning from requirement assessments to concept and design of software applications.
Web Hosting includes all types of internet hosting services that allow companies or individuals to provide access to their web page via the World Wide Web.
Other IT Outsourcing refers to aggregated revenues of the types of IT outsourcing that are not specifically mentioned in the other IT Outsourcing markets, such as infrastructure outsourcing, network outsourcing, and managed services.

Additional Information:

The IT Outsourcing market comprises revenues, revenue change, average spend per employee, and revenues of the outsourcing types. Market values represent revenues that are generated by primary vendors either directly or through distribution channels at the manufacturer price level (excluding VAT). Reported market revenues include spending by enterprises (B2B) and governments (B2G). Detailed definitions of each market can be found on the respective page where the market data is displayed. Key players in the market include IBM, Accenture, Capgemini, NTT, and Hewlett Packard Enterprise.

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Analyst Opinion

Iran, a country located in the Middle East, has been experiencing a steady growth in its IT outsourcing market in recent years.

Customer preferences: Iran's IT outsourcing industry has been driven by the country's large pool of highly skilled and educated professionals in the field of information technology. Additionally, the country's relatively low labor costs compared to other countries in the region have also attracted foreign businesses to outsource their IT needs to Iran.

Trends in the market: One major trend in Iran's IT outsourcing market is the increasing demand for mobile application development. With the rise of smartphones and tablets, businesses are seeking to develop mobile apps to reach their customers and improve their overall customer experience. Another trend in the market is the growing popularity of cloud computing, which has led to an increase in demand for cloud-based solutions and services.

Local special circumstances: The economic sanctions imposed on Iran by the international community have had a significant impact on the country's IT outsourcing industry. However, with the lifting of some of these sanctions in recent years, Iran has been able to attract more foreign investment and expand its IT outsourcing market.

Underlying macroeconomic factors: Iran's large and relatively young population, as well as its strategic location between the Middle East and Central Asia, make it an attractive destination for businesses looking to outsource their IT needs. Additionally, the Iranian government has been actively promoting the country's IT industry through various initiatives and incentives, further contributing to the growth of the IT outsourcing market.

Methodology

Data coverage:

The data encompasses B2G, B2B, and B2C enterprises. Figures are based on enterprises' technology spending on products, consulting, and outsourcing services.

Modeling approach / Market size:

Market sizes are determined through a combined top-down and bottom-up approach, building on a specific rationale for each market segment. As a basis for evaluating markets, we use annual financial reports of key players in the industry, Statista's primary research and surveys, and IT associations. In addition, we use relevant key market indicators and data from country-specific associations, such as GDP, internet users, and telecommunication. This data helps us estimate the market size for each country individually.

Forecasts:

In our forecasts, we apply diverse forecasting techniques. The selection of forecasting techniques is based on the behavior of the relevant market. For example, the exponential trend smoothing method is used based on the market data characteristics. The main drivers are the GDP and its sector composition, internet penetration, the level of digitization, and the attitude toward IT security.

Additional notes:

The data is modeled using current exchange rates. The market is updated twice a year in case market dynamics change. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the Russia-Ukraine war is considered at a country-specific level.