Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Constant prices in Iraq

Iraq: Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Constant prices was 7.15 in 2019. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2019)
7.15
Change on year
up 2.5%
World rank
153rd
of 173 countries
All-time high
13.94
in 1981
All-time low
0.3872
in 1996
Years of data
50
1970–2019

Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Constant prices in Iraq, 1970–2019

051015197019942019

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

The most recent figure for gross fixed capital formation, private sector, constant prices in Iraq is 7.15, measured in 2019.

That represents a change of up 2.5% on the previous year and up 95.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, gross fixed capital formation, private sector, constant prices in Iraq peaked at 13.94 in 1981 and was at its lowest, 0.3872, in 1996.

Iraq ranks 153rd of 173 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

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

Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Constant prices in Iraq, year by year

Annual values for Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Constant prices, Percent of GDP in Iraq, 1970 to 2019.
Year Value Change
1970 3.78
1971 3.44 -8.9%
1972 3.85 +11.8%
1973 4.63 +20.4%
1974 4.98 +7.5%
1975 6.93 +39.2%
1976 6.64 -4.2%
1977 6.48 -2.5%
1978 7.34 +13.4%
1979 6.46 -12.0%
1980 6.34 -2.0%
1981 13.94 +120.0%
1982 13.74 -1.5%
1983 8.37 -39.1%
1984 6.17 -26.3%
1985 5.68 -7.9%
1986 5.32 -6.3%
1987 4.29 -19.3%
1988 4.57 +6.4%
1989 6.3 +38.0%
1990 5.65 -10.3%
1991 3.8 -32.7%
1992 4.36 +14.7%
1993 4.28 -1.8%
1994 1.58 -63.1%
1995 1.21 -23.5%
1996 0.3872 -68.0%
1997 0.891 +130.1%
1998 1.03 +16.0%
1999 0.8911 -13.8%
2000 1.25 +40.4%
2001 2.56 +105.0%
2002 2.23 -13.2%
2003 5.3 +137.8%
2004 1.98 -62.7%
2005 7.48 +278.6%
2006 9.86 +31.8%
2007 4.35 -55.8%
2008 1.07 -75.4%
2009 3.65 +240.4%
2010 5.61 +53.5%
2011 7.49 +33.5%
2012 6.35 -15.2%
2013 7.15 +12.7%
2014 6.41 -10.4%
2015 9.24 +44.1%
2016 5.97 -35.4%
2017 7.01 +17.4%
2018 6.98 -0.5%
2019 7.15 +2.5%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 5.45 3.44 7.34 10
1980s 7.47 4.29 13.94 10
1990s 2.41 0.3872 5.65 10
2000s 3.97 1.07 9.86 10
2010s 6.94 5.61 9.24 10

Countries ranked near Iraq

  1. 150 Pakistan 7.43 compare
  2. 151 Comoros 7.26 compare
  3. 152 Nicaragua 7.26 compare
  4. 154 Guinea 7.13 compare
  5. 155 Armenia 6.69 compare
  6. 156 Tunisia 6.55 compare

See the full ranking of 173 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is gross fixed capital formation, private sector, constant prices in Iraq?
Gross fixed capital formation, private sector, constant prices in Iraq was 7.15 in 2019, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest gross fixed capital formation, private sector, constant prices recorded in Iraq?
The highest recorded value was 13.94 in 1981.
What is the lowest gross fixed capital formation, private sector, constant prices recorded in Iraq?
The lowest recorded value was 0.3872 in 1996.
How does Iraq rank for gross fixed capital formation, private sector, constant prices?
Iraq ranks 153rd out of 173 countries with data for 2019.
Is gross fixed capital formation, private sector, constant prices rising or falling in Iraq?
Over the last ten years it is up 95.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Iraq data come from?
The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Constant prices, Percent of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Constant prices, Percent of GDP
Source
International Monetary Fund
Licence
IMF Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
173 places, 9,224 data points, 1960–2019
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