Gross domestic product (GDP) (National statistical) in Iraq
Iraq: Gross domestic product (GDP) (National statistical) was 188.32 billion constant 2015 US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
188.32 billion constant 2015 US$
Change on year
down 2.2%
World rank
54th
of 209 countries
All-time high
201.76 billion constant 2015 US$
in 2019
All-time low
7.01 billion constant 2015 US$
in 1960
Years of data
66
1960–2025
Gross domestic product (GDP) in Iraq, 1960–2025
Source: National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in constant 2015 US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross domestic product (gdp) in Iraq is 188.32 billion constant 2015 US$, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of down 2.2% on the previous year and up 12.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross domestic product (gdp) in Iraq peaked at 201.76 billion constant 2015 US$ in 2019 and was at its lowest, 7.01 billion constant 2015 US$, in 1960.
That places Iraq 54th out of 209 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross domestic product (GDP) (National statistical) in Iraq, year by year
| Year | constant 2015 US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 7.01 billion constant 2015 US$ | — |
| 1961 | 7.52 billion constant 2015 US$ | +7.3% |
| 1962 | 7.87 billion constant 2015 US$ | +4.6% |
| 1963 | 8.06 billion constant 2015 US$ | +2.4% |
| 1964 | 9.25 billion constant 2015 US$ | +14.8% |
| 1965 | 10.25 billion constant 2015 US$ | +10.8% |
| 1966 | 10.76 billion constant 2015 US$ | +5.0% |
| 1967 | 9.81 billion constant 2015 US$ | -8.9% |
| 1968 | 11.72 billion constant 2015 US$ | +19.5% |
| 1969 | 12.10 billion constant 2015 US$ | +3.2% |
| 1970 | 12.65 billion constant 2015 US$ | +4.5% |
| 1971 | 13.33 billion constant 2015 US$ | +5.4% |
| 1972 | 13.83 billion constant 2015 US$ | +3.7% |
| 1973 | 14.44 billion constant 2015 US$ | +4.4% |
| 1974 | 16.77 billion constant 2015 US$ | +16.1% |
| 1975 | 18.86 billion constant 2015 US$ | +12.5% |
| 1976 | 22.10 billion constant 2015 US$ | +17.2% |
| 1977 | 22.52 billion constant 2015 US$ | +1.9% |
| 1978 | 26.36 billion constant 2015 US$ | +17.1% |
| 1979 | 31.86 billion constant 2015 US$ | +20.9% |
| 1980 | 39.75 billion constant 2015 US$ | +24.8% |
| 1981 | 39.46 billion constant 2015 US$ | -0.7% |
| 1982 | 40.81 billion constant 2015 US$ | +3.4% |
| 1983 | 35.48 billion constant 2015 US$ | -13.1% |
| 1984 | 34.95 billion constant 2015 US$ | -1.5% |
| 1985 | 35.46 billion constant 2015 US$ | +1.5% |
| 1986 | 37.11 billion constant 2015 US$ | +4.6% |
| 1987 | 40.56 billion constant 2015 US$ | +9.3% |
| 1988 | 40.55 billion constant 2015 US$ | -0.0% |
| 1989 | 39.29 billion constant 2015 US$ | -3.1% |
| 1990 | 62.00 billion constant 2015 US$ | +57.8% |
| 1991 | 22.29 billion constant 2015 US$ | -64.0% |
| 1992 | 29.56 billion constant 2015 US$ | +32.6% |
| 1993 | 38.51 billion constant 2015 US$ | +30.3% |
| 1994 | 39.99 billion constant 2015 US$ | +3.9% |
| 1995 | 40.84 billion constant 2015 US$ | +2.1% |
| 1996 | 45.34 billion constant 2015 US$ | +11.0% |
| 1997 | 54.97 billion constant 2015 US$ | +21.2% |
| 1998 | 74.21 billion constant 2015 US$ | +35.0% |
| 1999 | 87.26 billion constant 2015 US$ | +17.6% |
| 2000 | 101.92 billion constant 2015 US$ | +16.8% |
| 2001 | 103.72 billion constant 2015 US$ | +1.8% |
| 2002 | 95.21 billion constant 2015 US$ | -8.2% |
| 2003 | 60.31 billion constant 2015 US$ | -36.7% |
| 2004 | 92.50 billion constant 2015 US$ | +53.4% |
| 2005 | 94.05 billion constant 2015 US$ | +1.7% |
| 2006 | 99.36 billion constant 2015 US$ | +5.6% |
| 2007 | 101.23 billion constant 2015 US$ | +1.9% |
| 2008 | 109.56 billion constant 2015 US$ | +8.2% |
| 2009 | 113.27 billion constant 2015 US$ | +3.4% |
| 2010 | 120.52 billion constant 2015 US$ | +6.4% |
| 2011 | 129.61 billion constant 2015 US$ | +7.5% |
| 2012 | 147.67 billion constant 2015 US$ | +13.9% |
| 2013 | 158.94 billion constant 2015 US$ | +7.6% |
| 2014 | 162.54 billion constant 2015 US$ | +2.3% |
| 2015 | 166.77 billion constant 2015 US$ | +2.6% |
| 2016 | 189.77 billion constant 2015 US$ | +13.8% |
| 2017 | 186.31 billion constant 2015 US$ | -1.8% |
| 2018 | 191.22 billion constant 2015 US$ | +2.6% |
| 2019 | 201.76 billion constant 2015 US$ | +5.5% |
| 2020 | 177.48 billion constant 2015 US$ | -12.0% |
| 2021 | 180.15 billion constant 2015 US$ | +1.5% |
| 2022 | 194.48 billion constant 2015 US$ | +8.0% |
| 2023 | 195.49 billion constant 2015 US$ | +0.5% |
| 2024 | 192.47 billion constant 2015 US$ | -1.5% |
| 2025 | 188.32 billion constant 2015 US$ | -2.2% |
Iraq compared with similar countries
- Iraq's 188.32 billion constant 2015 US$ is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 51.02 billion constant 2015 US$, 3.7× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Iraq's 188.32 billion constant 2015 US$ is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 93.82 billion constant 2015 US$, 2.0× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Gross domestic product (GDP) (National statistical) in Iraq changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | -64.0% | 62.00 billion constant 2015 US$ | 22.29 billion constant 2015 US$ |
| 1990 | +57.8% | 39.29 billion constant 2015 US$ | 62.00 billion constant 2015 US$ |
| 2004 | +53.4% | 60.31 billion constant 2015 US$ | 92.50 billion constant 2015 US$ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 9.43 billion constant 2015 US$ | 7.01 billion constant 2015 US$ | 12.10 billion constant 2015 US$ | 10 |
| 1970s | 19.27 billion constant 2015 US$ | 12.65 billion constant 2015 US$ | 31.86 billion constant 2015 US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 38.34 billion constant 2015 US$ | 34.95 billion constant 2015 US$ | 40.81 billion constant 2015 US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 49.50 billion constant 2015 US$ | 22.29 billion constant 2015 US$ | 87.26 billion constant 2015 US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 97.11 billion constant 2015 US$ | 60.31 billion constant 2015 US$ | 113.27 billion constant 2015 US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 165.51 billion constant 2015 US$ | 120.52 billion constant 2015 US$ | 201.76 billion constant 2015 US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 188.06 billion constant 2015 US$ | 177.48 billion constant 2015 US$ | 195.49 billion constant 2015 US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near Iraq
- 51 Czechia 228.75 billion constant 2015 US$ compare
- 52 Greece 228.29 billion constant 2015 US$ compare
- 53 New Zealand 220.10 billion constant 2015 US$ compare
- 55 Qatar 183.49 billion constant 2015 US$ compare
- 56 Uzbekistan 175.36 billion constant 2015 US$ compare
- 57 Hungary 158.99 billion constant 2015 US$ 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 gross domestic product (gdp) in Iraq?
- Gross domestic product (gdp) in Iraq was 188.32 billion constant 2015 US$ in 2025, according to National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in Iraq?
- The highest recorded value was 201.76 billion constant 2015 US$ in 2019.
- What is the lowest gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in Iraq?
- The lowest recorded value was 7.01 billion constant 2015 US$ in 1960.
- How does Iraq rank for gross domestic product (gdp)?
- Iraq ranks 54th out of 209 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gross domestic product (gdp) rising or falling in Iraq?
- Over the last ten years it is up 12.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iraq data come from?
- The figures come from National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Gross domestic product (GDP). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Total economic output of a country or region per year. This data is adjusted by inflation but _does not_ account for differences in living costs between countries.