The GEM 2019-2020 Iran National Report underscores progress and opportunities related to the country's entrepreneurial ecosystem. 
 
On the positive side, Iran's Entrepreneurial Intention Index (37.85%) and Total early-stage Entrepreneurial Activity (10.69%) rank 11th and 26th respectively among 50 GEM countries. In Entrepreneurial Aspirations related to job growth expectations, Iran is ranked 13th among 50 countries.