Imports of goods and services (constant LCU), per unit of GDP in Iraq
Iraq: Imports of goods and services (constant LCU), per unit of GDP was 317.2 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 2024. ▼ Falling
Imports of goods and services (constant LCU), per unit of GDP in Iraq, 2007–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in constant LCU per US$ of GDP.
Analysis
The most recent figure for imports of goods and services (constant lcu), per unit of gdp in Iraq is 317.2 constant LCU per US$ of GDP, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 20.0% on the previous year and up 18.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services (constant lcu), per unit of gdp in Iraq peaked at 404.51 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 2009 and was at its lowest, 231.21 constant LCU per US$ of GDP, in 2018.
Iraq ranks 18th of 179 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 18 years of available data.
Imports of goods and services (constant LCU), per unit of GDP in Iraq, year by year
| Year | constant LCU per US$ of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 353.71 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | — |
| 2008 | 349.51 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -1.2% |
| 2009 | 404.51 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +15.7% |
| 2010 | 345.81 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -14.5% |
| 2011 | 269.81 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -22.0% |
| 2012 | 268.12 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -0.6% |
| 2013 | 252.58 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -5.8% |
| 2014 | 267.62 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +6.0% |
| 2015 | 314.94 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +17.7% |
| 2016 | 244.77 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -22.3% |
| 2017 | 240.78 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -1.6% |
| 2018 | 231.21 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -4.0% |
| 2019 | 288.86 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +24.9% |
| 2020 | 283.74 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -1.8% |
| 2021 | 263.56 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -7.1% |
| 2022 | 246 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -6.7% |
| 2023 | 264.32 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +7.4% |
| 2024 | 317.2 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +20.0% |
Iraq compared with similar countries
- Iraq's 317.2 constant LCU per US$ of GDP is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 7.22 constant LCU per US$ of GDP, 43.9× the median. (48 countries reporting)
- Iraq's 317.2 constant LCU per US$ of GDP is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 3.5 constant LCU per US$ of GDP, 90.5× the median. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 369.24 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 349.51 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 404.51 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 3 |
| 2010s | 272.45 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 231.21 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 345.81 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2020s | 274.96 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 246 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 317.2 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 5 |
Countries ranked near Iraq
- 15 South Korea 427.83 constant LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 16 Uzbekistan 419.97 constant LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 17 Tanzania 363.39 constant LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 19 Gabon 275.72 constant LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 20 Costa Rica 204.62 constant LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 21 Senegal 200.61 constant LCU per US$ of GDP 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)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 438.70 million BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0016 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 9.53 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled -7.65 billion BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual -42.61 % change on previous year (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit -0.0274 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita -166.13 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate -10.28 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services (constant lcu), per unit of gdp in Iraq?
- Imports of goods and services (constant lcu), per unit of gdp in Iraq was 317.2 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest imports of goods and services (constant lcu), per unit of gdp recorded in Iraq?
- The highest recorded value was 404.51 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 2009.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services (constant lcu), per unit of gdp recorded in Iraq?
- The lowest recorded value was 231.21 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 2018.
- How does Iraq rank for imports of goods and services (constant lcu), per unit of gdp?
- Iraq ranks 18th out of 179 countries with data for 2024.
- Is imports of goods and services (constant lcu), per unit of gdp rising or falling in Iraq?
- Over the last ten years it is up 18.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Iraq data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Imports of goods and services (constant LCU), per unit of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Imports of goods and services (constant LCU) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Imports of goods and services (constant LCU) ÷ GDP (current US$)
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Imports of goods and services (constant LCU) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.