Gross fixed capital formation in Iraq

Iraq: Gross fixed capital formation was 40.15 billion current US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
40.15 billion current US$
Change on year
up 19.7%
World rank
57th
of 180 countries
All-time high
47.89 billion current US$
in 2014
All-time low
20.04 million current US$
in 1991
Years of data
55
1970–2024

Gross fixed capital formation in Iraq, 1970–2024

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Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs). Measured in current US$.

Analysis

The most recent figure for gross fixed capital formation in Iraq is 40.15 billion current US$, measured in 2024.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 19.7% on the previous year and down 16.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, gross fixed capital formation in Iraq peaked at 47.89 billion current US$ in 2014 and was at its lowest, 20.04 million current US$, in 1991.

Iraq ranks 57th of 180 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 3.39 billion current US$ 518.28 million current US$ 9.19 billion current US$ 10
1980s 15.82 billion current US$ 11.80 billion current US$ 21.79 billion current US$ 10
1990s 2.23 billion current US$ 20.04 million current US$ 20.06 billion current US$ 10
2000s 6.51 billion current US$ 1.41 billion current US$ 19.48 billion current US$ 10
2010s 35.55 billion current US$ 22.44 billion current US$ 47.89 billion current US$ 10
2020s 27.36 billion current US$ 14.05 billion current US$ 40.15 billion current US$ 5

Countries ranked near Iraq

  1. 54 Greece 47.37 billion current US$ compare
  2. 55 Egypt 42.75 billion current US$ compare
  3. 56 Ukraine 41.49 billion current US$ compare
  4. 58 Tanzania 38.06 billion current US$ compare
  5. 59 Slovakia 31.73 billion current US$ compare
  6. 60 Dominican Republic 31.69 billion current US$ compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is gross fixed capital formation in Iraq?
Gross fixed capital formation in Iraq was 40.15 billion current US$ in 2024, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs).
What is the highest gross fixed capital formation recorded in Iraq?
The highest recorded value was 47.89 billion current US$ in 2014.
What is the lowest gross fixed capital formation recorded in Iraq?
The lowest recorded value was 20.04 million current US$ in 1991.
How does Iraq rank for gross fixed capital formation?
Iraq ranks 57th out of 180 countries with data for 2024.
Is gross fixed capital formation rising or falling in Iraq?
Over the last ten years it is down 16.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Iraq data come from?
The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs), published as part of Gross fixed capital formation (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Gross fixed capital formation (current US$)
Unit
current US$
Source
Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs)
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
223 places, 10,305 data points, 1960–2025
Last refreshed

Gross fixed capital formation includes acquisitions less disposals of fixed assets during the accounting period, including certain specified expenditures on services that add to the value of non-produced assets. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.