GDP (constant LCU), annual growth rate in Iraq
Iraq: GDP (constant LCU), annual growth rate was -2.16 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
-2.16 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 39.5%
World rank
207th
of 213 countries
All-time high
57.82 % change on previous year
in 1990
All-time low
-64.05 % change on previous year
in 1991
Years of data
65
1961–2025
GDP (constant LCU), annual growth rate in Iraq, 1961–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gdp (constant lcu), annual growth rate in Iraq is -2.16 % change on previous year, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of down 39.5% on the previous year and down 182.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gdp (constant lcu), annual growth rate in Iraq peaked at 57.82 % change on previous year in 1990 and was at its lowest, -64.05 % change on previous year, in 1991.
Iraq ranks 207th of 213 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
GDP (constant LCU), annual growth rate in Iraq, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 7.33 % change on previous year | — |
| 1962 | 4.6 % change on previous year | -37.2% |
| 1963 | 2.45 % change on previous year | -46.8% |
| 1964 | 14.83 % change on previous year | +505.7% |
| 1965 | 10.76 % change on previous year | -27.4% |
| 1966 | 4.96 % change on previous year | -53.9% |
| 1967 | -8.86 % change on previous year | -278.5% |
| 1968 | 19.51 % change on previous year | -320.3% |
| 1969 | 3.24 % change on previous year | -83.4% |
| 1970 | 4.55 % change on previous year | +40.1% |
| 1971 | 5.37 % change on previous year | +18.2% |
| 1972 | 3.74 % change on previous year | -30.5% |
| 1973 | 4.42 % change on previous year | +18.3% |
| 1974 | 16.11 % change on previous year | +264.7% |
| 1975 | 12.49 % change on previous year | -22.5% |
| 1976 | 17.17 % change on previous year | +37.5% |
| 1977 | 1.9 % change on previous year | -88.9% |
| 1978 | 17.06 % change on previous year | +797.7% |
| 1979 | 20.87 % change on previous year | +22.4% |
| 1980 | 24.75 % change on previous year | +18.6% |
| 1981 | -0.7287 % change on previous year | -102.9% |
| 1982 | 3.43 % change on previous year | -571.2% |
| 1983 | -13.07 % change on previous year | -480.7% |
| 1984 | -1.49 % change on previous year | -88.6% |
| 1985 | 1.45 % change on previous year | -197.9% |
| 1986 | 4.65 % change on previous year | +219.6% |
| 1987 | 9.31 % change on previous year | +100.2% |
| 1988 | -0.019 % change on previous year | -100.2% |
| 1989 | -3.12 % change on previous year | +16284.3% |
| 1990 | 57.82 % change on previous year | -1953.9% |
| 1991 | -64.05 % change on previous year | -210.8% |
| 1992 | 32.59 % change on previous year | -150.9% |
| 1993 | 30.29 % change on previous year | -7.1% |
| 1994 | 3.85 % change on previous year | -87.3% |
| 1995 | 2.12 % change on previous year | -45.0% |
| 1996 | 11.02 % change on previous year | +419.8% |
| 1997 | 21.24 % change on previous year | +92.7% |
| 1998 | 35 % change on previous year | +64.8% |
| 1999 | 17.58 % change on previous year | -49.8% |
| 2000 | 16.8 % change on previous year | -4.5% |
| 2001 | 1.77 % change on previous year | -89.5% |
| 2002 | -8.2 % change on previous year | -564.4% |
| 2003 | -36.66 % change on previous year | +346.8% |
| 2004 | 53.39 % change on previous year | -245.6% |
| 2005 | 1.68 % change on previous year | -96.9% |
| 2006 | 5.64 % change on previous year | +236.6% |
| 2007 | 1.89 % change on previous year | -66.5% |
| 2008 | 8.23 % change on previous year | +335.7% |
| 2009 | 3.38 % change on previous year | -58.9% |
| 2010 | 6.4 % change on previous year | +89.5% |
| 2011 | 7.55 % change on previous year | +17.9% |
| 2012 | 13.94 % change on previous year | +84.7% |
| 2013 | 7.63 % change on previous year | -45.3% |
| 2014 | 2.26 % change on previous year | -70.3% |
| 2015 | 2.61 % change on previous year | +15.2% |
| 2016 | 13.79 % change on previous year | +428.9% |
| 2017 | -1.82 % change on previous year | -113.2% |
| 2018 | 2.63 % change on previous year | -244.7% |
| 2019 | 5.51 % change on previous year | +109.3% |
| 2020 | -12.04 % change on previous year | -318.3% |
| 2021 | 1.5 % change on previous year | -112.5% |
| 2022 | 7.96 % change on previous year | +429.9% |
| 2023 | 0.5175 % change on previous year | -93.5% |
| 2024 | -1.55 % change on previous year | -398.6% |
| 2025 | -2.16 % change on previous year | +39.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 6.54 % change on previous year | -8.86 % change on previous year | 19.51 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1970s | 10.37 % change on previous year | 1.9 % change on previous year | 20.87 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | 2.52 % change on previous year | -13.07 % change on previous year | 24.75 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 14.75 % change on previous year | -64.05 % change on previous year | 57.82 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 4.79 % change on previous year | -36.66 % change on previous year | 53.39 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 6.05 % change on previous year | -1.82 % change on previous year | 13.94 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -0.9598 % change on previous year | -12.04 % change on previous year | 7.96 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Iraq
- 204 Bolivia, Plurinational State of -1.58 % change on previous year compare
- 205 Myanmar -2.01 % change on previous year compare
- 206 Isle of Man -2.04 % change on previous year compare
- 208 Haiti -2.71 % change on previous year compare
- 209 Iran, Islamic Republic of -2.83 % change on previous year compare
- 210 Equatorial Guinea -5.85 % change on previous year compare
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)
- GDP (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate -2.16 % change on previous year (2025)
- GDP (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP 0.7403 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- GDP (constant 2015 US$), per capita 4,005 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- GDP (constant LCU), per unit of GDP 815.11 constant LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- GDP (constant LCU), per capita 4.41 million constant LCU per person (2025)
- Gross domestic savings (current US$), annual growth rate -19.2 % change on previous year (2024)
- Gross domestic savings (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.3141 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Gross domestic savings (current US$), per capita 1,908 current US$ per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gdp (constant lcu), annual growth rate in Iraq?
- Gdp (constant lcu), annual growth rate in Iraq was -2.16 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gdp (constant lcu), annual growth rate recorded in Iraq?
- The highest recorded value was 57.82 % change on previous year in 1990.
- What is the lowest gdp (constant lcu), annual growth rate recorded in Iraq?
- The lowest recorded value was -64.05 % change on previous year in 1991.
- How does Iraq rank for gdp (constant lcu), annual growth rate?
- Iraq ranks 207th out of 213 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gdp (constant lcu), annual growth rate rising or falling in Iraq?
- Over the last ten years it is down 182.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iraq data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of GDP (constant LCU), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in GDP (constant LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in GDP (constant LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.