Computer, communications and other services (%) … imports in Iraq
Iraq: Computer, communications and other services (%) … imports was 9.4% in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Computer, communications and other services in Iraq, 2005–2025
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in % of commercial service imports.
Analysis
The most recent figure for computer, communications and other services in Iraq is 9.4%, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of up 11.4% on the previous year and up 49.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, computer, communications and other services in Iraq peaked at 22.0% in 2005 and was at its lowest, 1.2%, in 2009.
That places Iraq 182nd out of 198 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.
Computer, communications and other services (%) … imports in Iraq, year by year
| Year | % of commercial service imports | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 22.0% | — |
| 2006 | 21.4% | -2.9% |
| 2007 | 13.9% | -34.8% |
| 2008 | 4.6% | -66.8% |
| 2009 | 1.2% | -73.8% |
| 2010 | 3.1% | +156.3% |
| 2011 | 5.9% | +90.6% |
| 2012 | 4.1% | -31.0% |
| 2013 | 8.0% | +94.6% |
| 2014 | 11.2% | +40.9% |
| 2015 | 6.3% | -44.0% |
| 2016 | 6.6% | +5.4% |
| 2017 | 6.8% | +2.1% |
| 2018 | 8.1% | +20.6% |
| 2019 | 5.4% | -33.4% |
| 2020 | 5.4% | +0.1% |
| 2021 | 7.0% | +28.2% |
| 2022 | 6.9% | -1.1% |
| 2023 | 10.6% | +53.7% |
| 2024 | 8.4% | -20.5% |
| 2025 | 9.4% | +11.4% |
Iraq compared with similar countries
- Iraq's 9.4% is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 34.0%, 28% of the median. (55 countries reporting)
- Iraq's 9.4% is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 18.4%, 51% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 12.6% | 1.2% | 22.0% | 5 |
| 2010s | 6.5% | 3.1% | 11.2% | 10 |
| 2020s | 7.9% | 5.4% | 10.6% | 6 |
Countries ranked near Iraq
More private sector data for Iraq
- Merchandise trade 70.0% (2025)
- Food imports 14.2% (2024)
- Manufactures imports 76.3% (2024)
- Merchandise imports 85.19 billion current US$ (2025)
- Commercial service imports 26.61 billion current US$ (2025)
- Food exports 0.5% (2024)
- Manufactures exports 0.4% (2024)
- Merchandise exports 92.91 billion current US$ (2025)
- Commercial service exports 10.31 billion current US$ (2025)
- Merchandise exports (current US$), per capita 1,976 current US$ per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is computer, communications and other services in Iraq?
- Computer, communications and other services in Iraq was 9.4% in 2025, according to Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest computer, communications and other services recorded in Iraq?
- The highest recorded value was 22.0% in 2005.
- What is the lowest computer, communications and other services recorded in Iraq?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.2% in 2009.
- How does Iraq rank for computer, communications and other services?
- Iraq ranks 182nd out of 198 countries with data for 2025.
- Is computer, communications and other services rising or falling in Iraq?
- Over the last ten years it is up 49.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iraq data come from?
- The figures come from Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Computer, communications and other services (% of commercial service imports). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Computer, communications and other services include such activities as international telecommunications, and postal and courier services; computer data; news-related service transactions between residents and nonresidents; construction services; royalties and license fees; miscellaneous business, professional, and technical services; and personal, cultural, and recreational services. This indicator is expressed as a percentage of service imports which are commercial services provided by non-residents to residents.