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
Latest (2025)
4.0%
Change on year
down 2.2%
World rank
167th
of 202 countries
All-time high
13.6%
in 1988
All-time low
0.7%
in 1997
Years of data
58
1968–2025
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.
Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Iraq, year by year
| Year | % of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1968 | 9.1% | — |
| 1969 | 9.6% | +4.9% |
| 1970 | 9.9% | +3.2% |
| 1971 | 8.7% | -12.4% |
| 1972 | 10.2% | +17.9% |
| 1973 | 10.1% | -0.9% |
| 1974 | 5.5% | -45.5% |
| 1975 | 6.8% | +23.3% |
| 1976 | 7.2% | +6.4% |
| 1977 | 8.3% | +15.1% |
| 1978 | 7.2% | -13.5% |
| 1979 | 5.6% | -22.0% |
| 1980 | 4.5% | -19.8% |
| 1981 | 6.4% | +41.0% |
| 1982 | 7.6% | +20.0% |
| 1983 | 8.0% | +5.0% |
| 1984 | 8.9% | +11.5% |
| 1985 | 9.9% | +10.3% |
| 1986 | 12.0% | +21.6% |
| 1987 | 11.8% | -1.8% |
| 1988 | 13.6% | +15.5% |
| 1989 | 13.2% | -2.9% |
| 1990 | 3.7% | -72.1% |
| 1991 | 3.2% | -13.1% |
| 1992 | 2.9% | -10.3% |
| 1993 | 2.7% | -7.4% |
| 1994 | 1.5% | -44.1% |
| 1995 | 1.4% | -6.2% |
| 1996 | 1.0% | -27.9% |
| 1997 | 0.7% | -35.1% |
| 1998 | 0.9% | +32.0% |
| 1999 | 0.9% | +1.6% |
| 2000 | 0.9% | +3.8% |
| 2001 | 1.5% | +62.5% |
| 2002 | 1.5% | +3.1% |
| 2003 | 1.0% | -32.5% |
| 2004 | 1.8% | +71.6% |
| 2005 | 1.3% | -25.0% |
| 2006 | 1.5% | +16.7% |
| 2007 | 1.6% | +5.8% |
| 2008 | 1.7% | +3.2% |
| 2009 | 2.6% | +55.1% |
| 2010 | 2.3% | -13.1% |
| 2011 | 2.8% | +24.3% |
| 2012 | 2.7% | -3.5% |
| 2013 | 2.3% | -15.6% |
| 2014 | 1.9% | -18.3% |
| 2015 | 2.2% | +15.9% |
| 2016 | 2.3% | +3.6% |
| 2017 | 2.2% | -3.5% |
| 2018 | 2.0% | -6.5% |
| 2019 | 2.1% | +5.2% |
| 2020 | 2.6% | +21.1% |
| 2021 | 2.5% | -4.4% |
| 2022 | 2.2% | -9.2% |
| 2023 | 3.0% | +34.3% |
| 2024 | 4.1% | +35.5% |
| 2025 | 4.0% | -2.2% |
Iraq compared with similar countries
- Iraq's 4.0% is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 11.5%, 35% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Iraq's 4.0% is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 9.5%, 42% of the median. (21 countries reporting)
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 |
Countries ranked near Iraq
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 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.