Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Iraq
Iraq: Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) was 4.0% in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Iraq, 1968–2025
Source: National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in % of GDP.
Analysis
Iraq recorded 4.0% for share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in 2025.
The figure is down 2.2% on the previous year and up 83.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Iraq peaked at 13.6% in 1988 and was at its lowest, 0.7%, in 1997.
Iraq ranks 167th of 202 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 9.4% | 9.1% | 9.6% | 2 |
| 1970s | 8.0% | 5.5% | 10.2% | 10 |
| 1980s | 9.6% | 4.5% | 13.6% | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.9% | 0.7% | 3.7% | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.5% | 0.9% | 2.6% | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.3% | 1.9% | 2.8% | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.1% | 2.2% | 4.1% | 6 |
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More economy & growth data for Iraq
- External balance on goods and services as a percent of GDP 2.4% (2024)
- Inflation of consumer prices 0.3% (2025)
- GDP per capita 4,005 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Gross domestic product (GDP) 188.32 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- GDP per capita in international and market dollars 4,005 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- DEC alternative conversion factor 1,300 LCU per US$ (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 464.62 billion current LCU (2024)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 357.40 million current US$ (2024)
- Net primary income (Net income from abroad) 1.73 trillion current LCU (2024)
- Net primary income (Net income from abroad) 1.33 billion current US$ (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Iraq?
- Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Iraq was 4.0% in 2025, according to National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in Iraq?
- The highest recorded value was 13.6% in 1988.
- What is the lowest share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in Iraq?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.7% in 1997.
- How does Iraq rank for share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp)?
- Iraq ranks 167th out of 202 countries with data for 2025.
- Is share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) rising or falling in Iraq?
- Over the last ten years it is up 83.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iraq data come from?
- The figures come from National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Manufacturing comprises units engaged in the physical, or chemical transformation of materials, substances, or components into new products.