Portfolio investment, net in Iraq
Iraq: Portfolio investment, net was -1.51 billion in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
-1.51 billion
Change on year
down 723.1%
World rank
165th
of 194 countries
All-time high
6.53 billion
in 2011
All-time low
-14.13 billion
in 2013
Years of data
20
2005–2024
Portfolio investment, net in Iraq, 2005–2024
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
Analysis
The most recent figure for portfolio investment, net in Iraq is -1.51 billion, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 723.1% on the previous year and up 65.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, portfolio investment, net in Iraq peaked at 6.53 billion in 2011 and was at its lowest, -14.13 billion, in 2013.
That places Iraq 165th out of 194 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Portfolio investment, net in Iraq, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1.97 billion | — |
| 2006 | 3.67 billion | +86.5% |
| 2007 | 1.77 billion | -51.7% |
| 2008 | 2.80 billion | +57.8% |
| 2009 | -3.65 billion | -230.4% |
| 2010 | -783.60 million | -78.5% |
| 2011 | 6.53 billion | -933.3% |
| 2012 | 5.67 billion | -13.1% |
| 2013 | -14.13 billion | -349.1% |
| 2014 | -4.33 billion | -69.4% |
| 2015 | -277.22 million | -93.6% |
| 2016 | 746.89 million | -369.4% |
| 2017 | -1.78 billion | -338.3% |
| 2018 | 3.29 billion | -284.9% |
| 2019 | -6.16 billion | -287.1% |
| 2020 | 2.51 billion | -140.8% |
| 2021 | -270.10 million | -110.8% |
| 2022 | -51.50 million | -80.9% |
| 2023 | 243.10 million | -572.0% |
| 2024 | -1.51 billion | -723.1% |
Iraq compared with similar countries
- Iraq's -1.51 billion is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 71.32 million. (52 countries reporting)
- Iraq's -1.51 billion is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 1.06 billion. (18 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.31 billion | -3.65 billion | 3.67 billion | 5 |
| 2010s | -1.12 billion | -14.13 billion | 6.53 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 183.58 million | -1.51 billion | 2.51 billion | 5 |
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 portfolio investment, net in Iraq?
- Portfolio investment, net in Iraq was -1.51 billion in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest portfolio investment, net recorded in Iraq?
- The highest recorded value was 6.53 billion in 2011.
- What is the lowest portfolio investment, net recorded in Iraq?
- The lowest recorded value was -14.13 billion in 2013.
- How does Iraq rank for portfolio investment, net?
- Iraq ranks 165th out of 194 countries with data for 2024.
- Is portfolio investment, net rising or falling in Iraq?
- Over the last ten years it is up 65.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iraq data come from?
- The figures come from United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as part of Portfolio investment, net (Balance of Payments, current United States dollars). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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