Gross fixed capital formation (current US$), annual growth rate in Iraq

Iraq: Gross fixed capital formation (current US$), annual growth rate was 19.74 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
19.74 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 3.4%
World rank
27th
of 179 countries
All-time high
353.94 % change on previous year
in 1997
All-time low
-99.9 % change on previous year
in 1991
Years of data
54
1971–2024

Gross fixed capital formation (current US$), annual growth rate in Iraq, 1971–2024

-1000100200300400197119972024

Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

Iraq recorded 19.74 % change on previous year for gross fixed capital formation (current us$), annual growth rate in 2024.

That represents a change of down 3.4% on the previous year and up 1,257.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, gross fixed capital formation (current us$), annual growth rate in Iraq peaked at 353.94 % change on previous year in 1997 and was at its lowest, -99.9 % change on previous year, in 1991.

That places Iraq 27th out of 179 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Gross fixed capital formation (current US$), annual growth rate in Iraq, year by year

Annual values for Gross fixed capital formation (current US$), annual growth rate in Iraq, 1971 to 2024.
Year % change on previous year Change
1971 6.27 % change on previous year
1972 18.4 % change on previous year +193.5%
1973 46.1 % change on previous year +150.5%
1974 123.42 % change on previous year +167.7%
1975 69.01 % change on previous year -44.1%
1976 25.8 % change on previous year -62.6%
1977 10.49 % change on previous year -59.3%
1978 34.96 % change on previous year +233.3%
1979 36.19 % change on previous year +3.5%
1980 38.07 % change on previous year +5.2%
1981 49.93 % change on previous year +31.2%
1982 14.51 % change on previous year -70.9%
1983 -18.38 % change on previous year -226.6%
1984 -19.59 % change on previous year +6.6%
1985 -2.98 % change on previous year -84.8%
1986 -10.27 % change on previous year +244.3%
1987 -5.22 % change on previous year -49.2%
1988 20.2 % change on previous year -487.1%
1989 43.42 % change on previous year +115.0%
1990 -1.36 % change on previous year -103.1%
1991 -99.9 % change on previous year +7267.6%
1992 37.52 % change on previous year -137.6%
1993 179.33 % change on previous year +378.0%
1994 45.96 % change on previous year -74.4%
1995 98.58 % change on previous year +114.5%
1996 -65.66 % change on previous year -166.6%
1997 353.94 % change on previous year -639.1%
1998 42.61 % change on previous year -88.0%
1999 62.76 % change on previous year +47.3%
2000 74.79 % change on previous year +19.2%
2001 57.06 % change on previous year -23.7%
2002 -20.37 % change on previous year -135.7%
2003 32.27 % change on previous year -258.5%
2004 -15.77 % change on previous year -148.9%
2005 252.52 % change on previous year -1701.0%
2006 66.25 % change on previous year -73.8%
2007 -47.92 % change on previous year -172.3%
2008 224.54 % change on previous year -568.5%
2009 -40.89 % change on previous year -118.2%
2010 94.89 % change on previous year -332.0%
2011 41.91 % change on previous year -55.8%
2012 2.71 % change on previous year -93.5%
2013 44.32 % change on previous year +1534.4%
2014 1.45 % change on previous year -96.7%
2015 -9.39 % change on previous year -745.6%
2016 -43.99 % change on previous year +368.3%
2017 12.35 % change on previous year -128.1%
2018 17.99 % change on previous year +45.7%
2019 43.32 % change on previous year +140.8%
2020 -69.56 % change on previous year -260.6%
2021 51.02 % change on previous year -173.3%
2022 31.16 % change on previous year -38.9%
2023 20.43 % change on previous year -34.4%
2024 19.74 % change on previous year -3.4%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 41.18 % change on previous year 6.27 % change on previous year 123.42 % change on previous year 9
1980s 10.97 % change on previous year -19.59 % change on previous year 49.93 % change on previous year 10
1990s 65.38 % change on previous year -99.9 % change on previous year 353.94 % change on previous year 10
2000s 58.25 % change on previous year -47.92 % change on previous year 252.52 % change on previous year 10
2010s 20.56 % change on previous year -43.99 % change on previous year 94.89 % change on previous year 10
2020s 10.56 % change on previous year -69.56 % change on previous year 51.02 % change on previous year 5

Countries ranked near Iraq

  1. 24 Russian Federation 20.57 % change on previous year compare
  2. 25 Republic of Moldova 20.07 % change on previous year compare
  3. 26 Pakistan 19.9 % change on previous year compare
  4. 28 Algeria 19.29 % change on previous year compare
  5. 29 Curaçao 19.03 % change on previous year compare
  6. 30 Sri Lanka 18.92 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is gross fixed capital formation (current us$), annual growth rate in Iraq?
Gross fixed capital formation (current us$), annual growth rate in Iraq was 19.74 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest gross fixed capital formation (current us$), annual growth rate recorded in Iraq?
The highest recorded value was 353.94 % change on previous year in 1997.
What is the lowest gross fixed capital formation (current us$), annual growth rate recorded in Iraq?
The lowest recorded value was -99.9 % change on previous year in 1991.
How does Iraq rank for gross fixed capital formation (current us$), annual growth rate?
Iraq ranks 27th out of 179 countries with data for 2024.
Is gross fixed capital formation (current us$), annual growth rate rising or falling in Iraq?
Over the last ten years it is up 1,257.0%. 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 Gross fixed capital formation (current US$), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Gross fixed capital formation (current US$), annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
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Coverage
222 places, 10,047 data points, 1961–2025
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The year-on-year percentage change in Gross fixed capital formation (current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.