Exports of goods and services (current LCU) in Iraq
Iraq: Exports of goods and services (current LCU) was 144.55 trillion current LCU in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Exports of goods and services in Iraq, 1970–2024
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
Iraq recorded 144.55 trillion current LCU for exports of goods and services in 2024.
That represents a change of up 3.1% on the previous year and up 39.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, exports of goods and services in Iraq peaked at 185.53 trillion current LCU in 2022 and was at its lowest, 243.00 million current LCU, in 1993.
Iraq ranks 8th of 193 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Exports of goods and services (current LCU) in Iraq, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 437.50 million current LCU | — |
| 1971 | 596.50 million current LCU | +36.3% |
| 1972 | 505.70 million current LCU | -15.2% |
| 1973 | 720.50 million current LCU | +42.5% |
| 1974 | 2.08 billion current LCU | +188.1% |
| 1975 | 2.08 billion current LCU | +0.2% |
| 1976 | 3.01 billion current LCU | +44.6% |
| 1977 | 3.29 billion current LCU | +9.5% |
| 1978 | 3.98 billion current LCU | +20.8% |
| 1979 | 6.97 billion current LCU | +75.4% |
| 1980 | 10.01 billion current LCU | +43.6% |
| 1981 | 3.59 billion current LCU | -64.2% |
| 1982 | 3.35 billion current LCU | -6.6% |
| 1983 | 3.11 billion current LCU | -7.3% |
| 1984 | 3.73 billion current LCU | +20.2% |
| 1985 | 3.77 billion current LCU | +1.1% |
| 1986 | 2.42 billion current LCU | -35.9% |
| 1987 | 4.09 billion current LCU | +69.0% |
| 1988 | 3.83 billion current LCU | -6.4% |
| 1989 | 4.48 billion current LCU | +17.2% |
| 1990 | 4.31 billion current LCU | -4.0% |
| 1991 | 547.80 million current LCU | -87.3% |
| 1992 | 670.40 million current LCU | +22.4% |
| 1993 | 243.00 million current LCU | -63.8% |
| 1994 | 589.80 million current LCU | +142.7% |
| 1995 | 360.00 million current LCU | -39.0% |
| 1996 | 595.60 million current LCU | +65.4% |
| 1997 | 9.64 trillion current LCU | +1617851.6% |
| 1998 | 13.34 trillion current LCU | +38.4% |
| 1999 | 26.76 trillion current LCU | +100.6% |
| 2000 | 38.01 trillion current LCU | +42.1% |
| 2001 | 26.97 trillion current LCU | -29.1% |
| 2002 | 28.95 trillion current LCU | +7.4% |
| 2003 | 22.90 trillion current LCU | -20.9% |
| 2004 | 29.96 trillion current LCU | +30.8% |
| 2005 | 39.96 trillion current LCU | +33.4% |
| 2006 | 48.78 trillion current LCU | +22.1% |
| 2007 | 51.16 trillion current LCU | +4.9% |
| 2008 | 79.03 trillion current LCU | +54.5% |
| 2009 | 51.47 trillion current LCU | -34.9% |
| 2010 | 63.88 trillion current LCU | +24.1% |
| 2011 | 96.53 trillion current LCU | +51.1% |
| 2012 | 113.15 trillion current LCU | +17.2% |
| 2013 | 108.51 trillion current LCU | -4.1% |
| 2014 | 103.72 trillion current LCU | -4.4% |
| 2015 | 67.19 trillion current LCU | -35.2% |
| 2016 | 55.35 trillion current LCU | -17.6% |
| 2017 | 75.18 trillion current LCU | +35.8% |
| 2018 | 109.73 trillion current LCU | +46.0% |
| 2019 | 105.08 trillion current LCU | -4.2% |
| 2020 | 59.85 trillion current LCU | -43.0% |
| 2021 | 113.48 trillion current LCU | +89.6% |
| 2022 | 185.53 trillion current LCU | +63.5% |
| 2023 | 140.21 trillion current LCU | -24.4% |
| 2024 | 144.55 trillion current LCU | +3.1% |
Iraq compared with similar countries
- Iraq's 144.55 trillion current LCU is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 622.67 billion current LCU, 232.2× the median. (53 countries reporting)
- Iraq's 144.55 trillion current LCU is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 715.68 billion current LCU, 202.0× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Exports of goods and services (current 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | +1617851.6% | 595.60 million current LCU | 9.64 trillion current LCU |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 2.37 billion current LCU | 437.50 million current LCU | 6.97 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 1980s | 4.24 billion current LCU | 2.42 billion current LCU | 10.01 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 4.97 trillion current LCU | 243.00 million current LCU | 26.76 trillion current LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 41.72 trillion current LCU | 22.90 trillion current LCU | 79.03 trillion current LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 89.83 trillion current LCU | 55.35 trillion current LCU | 113.15 trillion current LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 128.72 trillion current LCU | 59.85 trillion current LCU | 185.53 trillion current LCU | 5 |
Countries ranked near Iraq
More economy & growth data for Iraq
- 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)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0074 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is exports of goods and services in Iraq?
- Exports of goods and services in Iraq was 144.55 trillion current LCU in 2024, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
- What is the highest exports of goods and services recorded in Iraq?
- The highest recorded value was 185.53 trillion current LCU in 2022.
- What is the lowest exports of goods and services recorded in Iraq?
- The lowest recorded value was 243.00 million current LCU in 1993.
- How does Iraq rank for exports of goods and services?
- Iraq ranks 8th out of 193 countries with data for 2024.
- Is exports of goods and services rising or falling in Iraq?
- Over the last ten years it is up 39.4%. 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 Exports of goods and services (current LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Exports of goods includes changes in the economic ownership of goods from residents of the compiling economy to non-residents, irrespective of physical movement of goods across national borders. Exports of services includes services provided by residents to non-residents. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This series is expressed in local currency units.