Changes in inventories (constant LCU) in Iraq
Iraq: Changes in inventories (constant LCU) was 7.59 trillion constant LCU in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Changes in inventories in Iraq, 2007–2024
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in constant LCU.
Analysis
The most recent figure for changes in inventories in Iraq is 7.59 trillion constant LCU, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 41.3% on the previous year and up 282.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, changes in inventories in Iraq peaked at 29.18 trillion constant LCU in 2022 and was at its lowest, -6.38 trillion constant LCU, in 2015.
Iraq ranks 6th of 118 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Changes in inventories (constant LCU) in Iraq, year by year
| Year | constant LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 2.88 trillion constant LCU | — |
| 2008 | 468.19 billion constant LCU | -83.8% |
| 2009 | 981.95 billion constant LCU | +109.7% |
| 2010 | -386.89 billion constant LCU | -139.4% |
| 2011 | -558.70 billion constant LCU | +44.4% |
| 2012 | -2.44 trillion constant LCU | +336.6% |
| 2013 | 247.29 billion constant LCU | -110.1% |
| 2014 | -4.17 trillion constant LCU | -1786.5% |
| 2015 | -6.38 trillion constant LCU | +52.9% |
| 2016 | 3.70 trillion constant LCU | -158.1% |
| 2017 | 4.11 trillion constant LCU | +11.1% |
| 2018 | 5.10 trillion constant LCU | +24.0% |
| 2019 | 4.53 trillion constant LCU | -11.2% |
| 2020 | 16.34 trillion constant LCU | +260.7% |
| 2021 | 17.40 trillion constant LCU | +6.5% |
| 2022 | 29.18 trillion constant LCU | +67.7% |
| 2023 | 12.94 trillion constant LCU | -55.7% |
| 2024 | 7.59 trillion constant LCU | -41.3% |
Iraq compared with similar countries
- Iraq's 7.59 trillion constant LCU is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 3.23 billion constant LCU, 2351.0× the median. (37 countries reporting)
- Iraq's 7.59 trillion constant LCU is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 378.85 million constant LCU, 20042.4× the median. (16 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Changes in inventories (constant LCU) in Iraq changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | -1786.5% | 247.29 billion constant LCU | -4.17 trillion constant LCU |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.44 trillion constant LCU | 468.19 billion constant LCU | 2.88 trillion constant LCU | 3 |
| 2010s | 376.29 billion constant LCU | -6.38 trillion constant LCU | 5.10 trillion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 16.69 trillion constant LCU | 7.59 trillion constant LCU | 29.18 trillion constant LCU | 5 |
Countries ranked near Iraq
More economy & growth data for Iraq
- Real gdp growth, annual growth rate -490.57 % change on previous year (2025)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 1.44 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 3.56 Percent per annum (2029)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate 165.17 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0013 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 6.85 units per person (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate 152.51 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0009 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 5 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is changes in inventories in Iraq?
- Changes in inventories in Iraq was 7.59 trillion constant LCU in 2024, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
- What is the highest changes in inventories recorded in Iraq?
- The highest recorded value was 29.18 trillion constant LCU in 2022.
- What is the lowest changes in inventories recorded in Iraq?
- The lowest recorded value was -6.38 trillion constant LCU in 2015.
- How does Iraq rank for changes in inventories?
- Iraq ranks 6th out of 118 countries with data for 2024.
- Is changes in inventories rising or falling in Iraq?
- Over the last ten years it is up 282.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iraq data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks, published as part of Changes in inventories (constant LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Changes in inventories is the value of entries into inventories less the value of withdrawals and less the value of any recurrent losses of goods held in inventories during the accounting period.This indicator is expressed in constant prices, meaning the series has been adjusted to account for price changes over time. The reference year for this adjustment varies by country. This series is expressed in local currency units.