GDP (constant LCU), per square kilometre (GDP Country official) in Iraq
Iraq: GDP (constant LCU), per square kilometre (GDP Country official) was 495.78 million constant LCU per square kilometre in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
495.78 million constant LCU per square kilometre
Change on year
up 0.5%
World rank
19th
of 211 countries
All-time high
511.69 million constant LCU per square kilometre
in 2019
All-time low
18.93 million constant LCU per square kilometre
in 1961
Years of data
63
1961–2023
GDP (constant LCU), per square kilometre in Iraq, 1961–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in constant LCU per square kilometre.
Analysis
Iraq recorded 495.78 million constant LCU per square kilometre for gdp (constant lcu), per square kilometre in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.5% on the previous year and up 23.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gdp (constant lcu), per square kilometre in Iraq peaked at 511.69 million constant LCU per square kilometre in 2019 and was at its lowest, 18.93 million constant LCU per square kilometre, in 1961.
That places Iraq 19th out of 211 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
GDP (constant LCU), per square kilometre (GDP Country official) in Iraq, year by year
| Year | constant LCU per square kilometre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 18.93 million constant LCU per square kilometre | — |
| 1962 | 19.80 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +4.6% |
| 1963 | 20.29 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +2.4% |
| 1964 | 23.30 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +14.8% |
| 1965 | 25.80 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +10.8% |
| 1966 | 27.08 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +5.0% |
| 1967 | 24.69 million constant LCU per square kilometre | -8.9% |
| 1968 | 29.50 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +19.5% |
| 1969 | 30.46 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +3.2% |
| 1970 | 31.84 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +4.5% |
| 1971 | 33.56 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +5.4% |
| 1972 | 34.81 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +3.7% |
| 1973 | 36.35 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +4.4% |
| 1974 | 42.20 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +16.1% |
| 1975 | 47.48 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +12.5% |
| 1976 | 55.63 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +17.2% |
| 1977 | 56.69 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +1.9% |
| 1978 | 66.35 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +17.1% |
| 1979 | 80.20 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +20.9% |
| 1980 | 100.06 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +24.8% |
| 1981 | 99.33 million constant LCU per square kilometre | -0.7% |
| 1982 | 102.74 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +3.4% |
| 1983 | 89.31 million constant LCU per square kilometre | -13.1% |
| 1984 | 87.98 million constant LCU per square kilometre | -1.5% |
| 1985 | 89.26 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +1.5% |
| 1986 | 93.41 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +4.6% |
| 1987 | 102.10 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +9.3% |
| 1988 | 102.08 million constant LCU per square kilometre | -0.0% |
| 1989 | 98.90 million constant LCU per square kilometre | -3.1% |
| 1990 | 156.08 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +57.8% |
| 1991 | 56.11 million constant LCU per square kilometre | -64.0% |
| 1992 | 74.40 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +32.6% |
| 1993 | 96.94 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +30.3% |
| 1994 | 100.67 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +3.9% |
| 1995 | 102.81 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +2.1% |
| 1996 | 114.14 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +11.0% |
| 1997 | 138.38 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +21.2% |
| 1998 | 186.82 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +35.0% |
| 1999 | 219.66 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +17.6% |
| 2000 | 256.55 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +16.8% |
| 2001 | 261.09 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +1.8% |
| 2002 | 239.67 million constant LCU per square kilometre | -8.2% |
| 2003 | 151.81 million constant LCU per square kilometre | -36.7% |
| 2004 | 232.86 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +53.4% |
| 2005 | 236.76 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +1.7% |
| 2006 | 250.11 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +5.6% |
| 2007 | 254.83 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +1.9% |
| 2008 | 275.80 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +8.2% |
| 2009 | 287.12 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +4.1% |
| 2010 | 305.50 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +6.4% |
| 2011 | 328.56 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +7.5% |
| 2012 | 374.35 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +13.9% |
| 2013 | 403.08 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +7.7% |
| 2014 | 412.21 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +2.3% |
| 2015 | 422.95 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +2.6% |
| 2016 | 481.27 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +13.8% |
| 2017 | 472.51 million constant LCU per square kilometre | -1.8% |
| 2018 | 484.96 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +2.6% |
| 2019 | 511.69 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +5.5% |
| 2020 | 450.10 million constant LCU per square kilometre | -12.0% |
| 2021 | 456.86 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +1.5% |
| 2022 | 493.23 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +8.0% |
| 2023 | 495.78 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +0.5% |
Iraq compared with similar countries
- Iraq's 495.78 million constant LCU per square kilometre is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 5.03 million constant LCU per square kilometre, 98.6× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Iraq's 495.78 million constant LCU per square kilometre is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 3.82 million constant LCU per square kilometre, 129.8× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where GDP (constant LCU), per square kilometre (GDP Country official) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | -64.0% | 156.08 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 56.11 million constant LCU per square kilometre |
| 1990 | +57.8% | 98.90 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 156.08 million constant LCU per square kilometre |
| 2004 | +53.4% | 151.81 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 232.86 million constant LCU per square kilometre |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 24.43 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 18.93 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 30.46 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 9 |
| 1970s | 48.51 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 31.84 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 80.20 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1980s | 96.51 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 87.98 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 102.74 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1990s | 124.60 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 56.11 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 219.66 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2000s | 244.66 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 151.81 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 287.12 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2010s | 419.71 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 305.50 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 511.69 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2020s | 473.99 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 450.10 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 495.78 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 4 |
Countries ranked near Iraq
- 16 Laos 620.57 million constant LCU per square kilometre compare
- 17 Hungary 592.38 million constant LCU per square kilometre compare
- 18 Paraguay 571.25 million constant LCU per square kilometre compare
- 20 Uzbekistan 455.62 million constant LCU per square kilometre compare
- 21 Somalia 454.62 million constant LCU per square kilometre compare
- 22 Guinea 333.02 million constant LCU per square kilometre 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)
- 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 gdp (constant lcu), per square kilometre in Iraq?
- Gdp (constant lcu), per square kilometre in Iraq was 495.78 million constant LCU per square kilometre in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gdp (constant lcu), per square kilometre recorded in Iraq?
- The highest recorded value was 511.69 million constant LCU per square kilometre in 2019.
- What is the lowest gdp (constant lcu), per square kilometre recorded in Iraq?
- The lowest recorded value was 18.93 million constant LCU per square kilometre in 1961.
- How does Iraq rank for gdp (constant lcu), per square kilometre?
- Iraq ranks 19th out of 211 countries with data for 2023.
- Is gdp (constant lcu), per square kilometre rising or falling in Iraq?
- Over the last ten years it is up 23.0%. 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), per square kilometre. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
GDP (constant LCU) divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
GDP (constant LCU) ÷ Land area (sq. km)
Computed from
- GDP Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks
- Land area FAOSTAT, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
About this data
GDP (constant LCU) divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.