Iraq vs South Africa: Value of imported goods and services
Iraq
98.79 billion constant 2015 US$
in 2024
South Africa
104.21 billion constant 2015 US$
in 2025
Iraq rank
44th
South Africa rank
42nd
Value of imported goods and services over time
- Iraq
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 104.21 billion constant 2015 US$ against 98.79 billion constant 2015 US$ in Iraq, a difference of 5.42 billion constant 2015 US$.
That makes South Africa's figure about 1.1 times Iraq's.
Across all 18 years both countries report, South Africa has been ahead every year.
Iraq ranks 44th and South Africa ranks 42nd of 170 countries.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Iraq | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 45.51 billion constant 2015 US$ | 81.51 billion constant 2015 US$ | 36.00 billion constant 2015 US$ | South Africa |
| 2010s | 59.62 billion constant 2015 US$ | 95.20 billion constant 2015 US$ | 35.58 billion constant 2015 US$ | South Africa |
| 2020s | 75.08 billion constant 2015 US$ | 99.03 billion constant 2015 US$ | 23.95 billion constant 2015 US$ | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher value of imported goods and services, Iraq or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 104.21 billion constant 2015 US$ against 98.79 billion constant 2015 US$ in Iraq as of 2025.
- What is the difference in value of imported goods and services between Iraq and South Africa?
- 5.42 billion constant 2015 US$, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Iraq and South Africa?
- 18 years are reported by both, from 2007 to 2024.
- How do Iraq and South Africa rank globally for value of imported goods and services?
- Iraq ranks 44th and South Africa ranks 42nd of 170 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) β processed by Our World in Data, published as Value of imported goods and services. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Value of imported goods and market services received from the rest of the world. This data is expressed in US dollars, adjusted for inflation.