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

Iraq: Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Current prices was 21,238 in 2019. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2019)
21,238
Change on year
up 7.1%
World rank
17th
of 174 countries
All-time high
21,825
in 2013
All-time low
0.222
in 1970
Years of data
50
1970–2019

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

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Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

Iraq recorded 21,238 for gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices in 2019.

The figure is up 7.1% on the previous year and up 299.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices in Iraq peaked at 21,825 in 2013 and was at its lowest, 0.222, in 1970.

That places Iraq 17th out of 174 countries with data for 2019, putting it in the top 10%.

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

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

Annual values for Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Current prices, Domestic currency in Iraq, 1970 to 2019.
Year Value Change
1970 0.222
1971 0.2344 +5.6%
1972 0.2618 +11.7%
1973 0.3535 +35.0%
1974 0.7991 +126.1%
1975 1.33 +66.0%
1976 1.67 +25.7%
1977 1.83 +9.7%
1978 2.48 +35.6%
1979 3.44 +38.8%
1980 4.73 +37.2%
1981 7.26 +53.8%
1982 8.21 +13.0%
1983 5.19 -36.8%
1984 4.3 -17.0%
1985 4.11 -4.4%
1986 3.75 -8.9%
1987 3.59 -4.1%
1988 4.28 +19.1%
1989 6.2 +44.8%
1990 6.16 -0.6%
1991 3.54 -42.4%
1992 10.08 +184.5%
1993 24.93 +147.3%
1994 45.5 +82.5%
1995 109.65 +141.0%
1996 43.08 -60.7%
1997 136.25 +216.3%
1998 222.04 +63.0%
1999 406.56 +83.1%
2000 789.56 +94.2%
2001 1,364 +72.8%
2002 1,185 -13.1%
2003 1,698 +43.3%
2004 1,172 -31.0%
2005 6,132 +423.0%
2006 10,504 +71.3%
2007 5,411 -48.5%
2008 1,879 -65.3%
2009 5,321 +183.2%
2010 10,134 +90.5%
2011 18,138 +79.0%
2012 17,998 -0.8%
2013 21,825 +21.3%
2014 19,035 -12.8%
2015 20,054 +5.3%
2016 13,113 -34.6%
2017 17,651 +34.6%
2018 19,828 +12.3%
2019 21,238 +7.1%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 1.26 0.222 3.44 10
1980s 5.16 3.59 8.21 10
1990s 100.78 3.54 406.56 10
2000s 3,546 789.56 10,504 10
2010s 17,901 10,134 21,825 10

Countries ranked near Iraq

  1. 14 Laos 27,344 compare
  2. 15 China 26,813 compare
  3. 16 Myanmar 26,596 compare
  4. 18 Cambodia 20,751 compare
  5. 19 Uganda 20,311 compare
  6. 20 Russia 20,035 compare

See the full ranking of 174 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices in Iraq?
Gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices in Iraq was 21,238 in 2019, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices recorded in Iraq?
The highest recorded value was 21,825 in 2013.
What is the lowest gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices recorded in Iraq?
The lowest recorded value was 0.222 in 1970.
How does Iraq rank for gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices?
Iraq ranks 17th out of 174 countries with data for 2019.
Is gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices rising or falling in Iraq?
Over the last ten years it is up 299.2%. 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, Current prices, Domestic currency. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Current prices, Domestic currency
Source
International Monetary Fund
Licence
IMF Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
174 places, 7,964 data points, 1960–2019
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