GDP per capita in Iraq
Iraq: GDP per capita was 13,072 international-$ in 2011 prices in 2022. ◆ Volatile
GDP per capita in Iraq, 1000–2022
Source: Bolt and van Zanden – Maddison Project Database 2023 – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in international-$ in 2011 prices.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gdp per capita in Iraq is 13,072 international-$ in 2011 prices, measured in 2022.
That represents a change of up 5.8% on the previous year and up 4.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gdp per capita in Iraq peaked at 14,204 international-$ in 2011 prices in 2019 and was at its lowest, 877 international-$ in 2011 prices, in 1820.
Iraq ranks 82nd of 165 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1000s | 1,307 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1,307 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1,307 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1 |
| 1150s | 1,084 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1,084 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1,084 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1 |
| 1820s | 877 international-$ in 2011 prices | 877 international-$ in 2011 prices | 877 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1 |
| 1870s | 956 international-$ in 2011 prices | 956 international-$ in 2011 prices | 956 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1 |
| 1910s | 1,275 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1,275 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1,275 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1 |
| 1950s | 3,341 international-$ in 2011 prices | 2,174 international-$ in 2011 prices | 4,022 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1960s | 5,054 international-$ in 2011 prices | 4,360 international-$ in 2011 prices | 5,745 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1970s | 7,128 international-$ in 2011 prices | 5,297 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10,769 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1980s | 6,635 international-$ in 2011 prices | 4,098 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10,165 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1990s | 2,435 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1,519 international-$ in 2011 prices | 3,918 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 2000s | 6,128 international-$ in 2011 prices | 3,649 international-$ in 2011 prices | 9,269 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 2010s | 12,780 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10,274 international-$ in 2011 prices | 14,204 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 2020s | 12,382 international-$ in 2011 prices | 11,717 international-$ in 2011 prices | 13,072 international-$ in 2011 prices | 3 |
Countries ranked near Iraq
- 79 Algeria 13,506 international-$ in 2011 prices compare
- 80 Mongolia 13,443 international-$ in 2011 prices compare
- 81 Egypt 13,205 international-$ in 2011 prices compare
- 83 Albania 12,978 international-$ in 2011 prices compare
- 84 Indonesia 12,802 international-$ in 2011 prices compare
- 85 Peru 12,763 international-$ in 2011 prices compare
More economy & growth data for Iraq
- External balance on goods and services as a percent of GDP 2.4% (2024)
- Inflation of consumer prices 0.3% (2025)
- GDP per capita 4,005 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) 4.0% (2025)
- Gross domestic product (GDP) 188.32 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- GDP per capita in international and market dollars 4,005 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- DEC alternative conversion factor 1,300 LCU per US$ (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 464.62 billion current LCU (2024)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 357.40 million current US$ (2024)
- Net primary income (Net income from abroad) 1.73 trillion current LCU (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gdp per capita in Iraq?
- Gdp per capita in Iraq was 13,072 international-$ in 2011 prices in 2022, according to Bolt and van Zanden – Maddison Project Database 2023 – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest gdp per capita recorded in Iraq?
- The highest recorded value was 14,204 international-$ in 2011 prices in 2019.
- What is the lowest gdp per capita recorded in Iraq?
- The lowest recorded value was 877 international-$ in 2011 prices in 1820.
- How does Iraq rank for gdp per capita?
- Iraq ranks 82nd out of 165 countries with data for 2022.
- Is gdp per capita rising or falling in Iraq?
- Over the last ten years it is up 4.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iraq data come from?
- The figures come from Bolt and van Zanden – Maddison Project Database 2023 – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of GDP per capita. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Average economic output per person in a country or region per year. This data is adjusted for inflation and differences in living costs between countries.