Real gdp growth, annual growth rate in Iraq
Iraq: Real gdp growth, annual growth rate was -490.57 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Real gdp growth, annual growth rate in Iraq, 2002–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2025, real gdp growth, annual growth rate in Iraq stood at -490.57 % change on previous year.
The figure is down 454.4% on the previous year and down 301.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, real gdp growth, annual growth rate in Iraq peaked at 537.45 % change on previous year in 2016 and was at its lowest, -564.29 % change on previous year, in 2002.
That places Iraq 195th out of 196 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Real gdp growth, annual growth rate in Iraq, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | -564.29 % change on previous year | — |
| 2003 | -346.82 % change on previous year | -38.5% |
| 2004 | 245.64 % change on previous year | -170.8% |
| 2005 | -96.86 % change on previous year | -139.4% |
| 2006 | 236.6 % change on previous year | -344.3% |
| 2007 | -66.5 % change on previous year | -128.1% |
| 2008 | 335.57 % change on previous year | -604.7% |
| 2009 | -58.93 % change on previous year | -117.6% |
| 2010 | 89.49 % change on previous year | -251.9% |
| 2011 | 17.85 % change on previous year | -80.1% |
| 2012 | 84.68 % change on previous year | +374.4% |
| 2013 | -45.26 % change on previous year | -153.5% |
| 2014 | -90.33 % change on previous year | +99.6% |
| 2015 | 243.77 % change on previous year | -369.9% |
| 2016 | 537.45 % change on previous year | +120.5% |
| 2017 | -109.33 % change on previous year | -120.3% |
| 2018 | 274.49 % change on previous year | -351.1% |
| 2019 | 112.23 % change on previous year | -59.1% |
| 2020 | -322.06 % change on previous year | -387.0% |
| 2021 | 111.51 % change on previous year | -134.6% |
| 2022 | 440.13 % change on previous year | +294.7% |
| 2023 | -88.07 % change on previous year | -120.0% |
| 2024 | -88.48 % change on previous year | +0.5% |
| 2025 | -490.57 % change on previous year | +454.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | -39.45 % change on previous year | -564.29 % change on previous year | 335.57 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 2010s | 111.5 % change on previous year | -109.33 % change on previous year | 537.45 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -72.92 % change on previous year | -490.57 % change on previous year | 440.13 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Iraq
- 192 Iran, Islamic Republic of -141.63 % change on previous year compare
- 193 Botswana -193.2 % change on previous year compare
- 194 Libya -240.99 % change on previous year compare
- 196 South Sudan, Republic of -977.22 % change on previous year 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)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate 165.17 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0013 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 6.85 units per person (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate 152.51 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0009 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 5 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0074 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is real gdp growth, annual growth rate in Iraq?
- Real gdp growth, annual growth rate in Iraq was -490.57 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest real gdp growth, annual growth rate recorded in Iraq?
- The highest recorded value was 537.45 % change on previous year in 2016.
- What is the lowest real gdp growth, annual growth rate recorded in Iraq?
- The lowest recorded value was -564.29 % change on previous year in 2002.
- How does Iraq rank for real gdp growth, annual growth rate?
- Iraq ranks 195th out of 196 countries with data for 2025.
- Is real gdp growth, annual growth rate rising or falling in Iraq?
- Over the last ten years it is down 301.2%. 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 Real gdp growth, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The year-on-year percentage change in Real gdp growth. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Real gdp growth. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.