Gross national expenditure (current US$), annual growth rate in Iraq

Iraq: Gross national expenditure (current US$), annual growth rate was 14.25 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
14.25 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 102.4%
World rank
33rd
of 185 countries
All-time high
284.09 % change on previous year
in 1994
All-time low
-99.78 % change on previous year
in 1991
Years of data
54
1971–2024

Gross national expenditure (current US$), annual growth rate in Iraq, 1971–2024

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

Analysis

Iraq recorded 14.25 % change on previous year for gross national expenditure (current us$), annual growth rate in 2024.

That represents a change of up 102.4% on the previous year and up 7,455.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, gross national expenditure (current us$), annual growth rate in Iraq peaked at 284.09 % change on previous year in 1994 and was at its lowest, -99.78 % change on previous year, in 1991.

That places Iraq 33rd out of 185 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 national expenditure (current US$), annual growth rate in Iraq, year by year

Annual values for Gross national expenditure (current US$), annual growth rate in Iraq, 1971 to 2024.
Year % change on previous year Change
1971 12.32 % change on previous year
1972 12.52 % change on previous year +1.6%
1973 14.3 % change on previous year +14.3%
1974 92.55 % change on previous year +547.1%
1975 52.43 % change on previous year -43.3%
1976 14.53 % change on previous year -72.3%
1977 21.25 % change on previous year +46.3%
1978 6.35 % change on previous year -70.1%
1979 44.4 % change on previous year +599.0%
1980 36.04 % change on previous year -18.8%
1981 34 % change on previous year -5.7%
1982 22.22 % change on previous year -34.6%
1983 -22.55 % change on previous year -201.5%
1984 8.39 % change on previous year -137.2%
1985 4.45 % change on previous year -46.9%
1986 2 % change on previous year -55.1%
1987 11.46 % change on previous year +473.4%
1988 12.1 % change on previous year +5.6%
1989 2.77 % change on previous year -77.1%
1990 165.07 % change on previous year +5869.0%
1991 -99.78 % change on previous year -160.4%
1992 30.77 % change on previous year -130.8%
1993 88.44 % change on previous year +187.4%
1994 284.09 % change on previous year +221.2%
1995 225.15 % change on previous year -20.7%
1996 -17.45 % change on previous year -107.7%
1997 -11.1 % change on previous year -36.4%
1998 29.93 % change on previous year -369.6%
1999 113.68 % change on previous year +279.9%
2000 5.27 % change on previous year -95.4%
2001 8.09 % change on previous year +53.5%
2002 -28.6 % change on previous year -453.7%
2003 -25.73 % change on previous year -10.0%
2004 91.92 % change on previous year -457.2%
2005 37.47 % change on previous year -59.2%
2006 17.24 % change on previous year -54.0%
2007 26.59 % change on previous year +54.2%
2008 40.32 % change on previous year +51.7%
2009 13.76 % change on previous year -65.9%
2010 16.17 % change on previous year +17.5%
2011 21.05 % change on previous year +30.2%
2012 14.66 % change on previous year -30.4%
2013 17.61 % change on previous year +20.1%
2014 -0.1937 % change on previous year -101.1%
2015 -11.67 % change on previous year +5926.7%
2016 -1.71 % change on previous year -85.3%
2017 3.25 % change on previous year -289.7%
2018 9.23 % change on previous year +184.1%
2019 13.46 % change on previous year +45.8%
2020 -11.53 % change on previous year -185.7%
2021 -5.16 % change on previous year -55.3%
2022 20.36 % change on previous year -494.8%
2023 7.04 % change on previous year -65.4%
2024 14.25 % change on previous year +102.4%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 30.07 % change on previous year 6.35 % change on previous year 92.55 % change on previous year 9
1980s 11.09 % change on previous year -22.55 % change on previous year 36.04 % change on previous year 10
1990s 80.88 % change on previous year -99.78 % change on previous year 284.09 % change on previous year 10
2000s 18.63 % change on previous year -28.6 % change on previous year 91.92 % change on previous year 10
2010s 8.19 % change on previous year -11.67 % change on previous year 21.05 % change on previous year 10
2020s 4.99 % change on previous year -11.53 % change on previous year 20.36 % change on previous year 5

Countries ranked near Iraq

  1. 30 Morocco 14.57 % change on previous year compare
  2. 31 Montenegro 14.5 % change on previous year compare
  3. 32 Benin 14.41 % change on previous year compare
  4. 34 Poland 14.15 % change on previous year compare
  5. 35 Cameroon 14.06 % change on previous year compare
  6. 36 Papua New Guinea 13.86 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is gross national expenditure (current us$), annual growth rate in Iraq?
Gross national expenditure (current us$), annual growth rate in Iraq was 14.25 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest gross national expenditure (current us$), annual growth rate recorded in Iraq?
The highest recorded value was 284.09 % change on previous year in 1994.
What is the lowest gross national expenditure (current us$), annual growth rate recorded in Iraq?
The lowest recorded value was -99.78 % change on previous year in 1991.
How does Iraq rank for gross national expenditure (current us$), annual growth rate?
Iraq ranks 33rd out of 185 countries with data for 2024.
Is gross national expenditure (current us$), annual growth rate rising or falling in Iraq?
Over the last ten years it is up 7,455.8%. 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 national expenditure (current US$), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Gross national expenditure (current US$), annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
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Coverage
228 places, 10,585 data points, 1961–2025
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The year-on-year percentage change in Gross national expenditure (current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.