Dealing with construction: Professional in Iraq
Iraq: Dealing with construction: Professional was 1 DB16-20 methodology in 2019. ▬ Flat
Dealing with construction permits: Professional certifications index in Iraq, 2014–2019
Source: World Bank. Measured in DB16-20 methodology.
Analysis
The most recent figure for dealing with construction permits: professional certifications index in Iraq is 1 DB16-20 methodology, measured in 2019. That is the highest value across all 6 years on record.
The figure is unchanged over ten years.
Iraq ranks 137th of 186 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Dealing with construction: Professional in Iraq, year by year
| Year | DB16-20 methodology | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 DB16-20 methodology | — |
| 2015 | 1 DB16-20 methodology | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 1 DB16-20 methodology | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 1 DB16-20 methodology | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 1 DB16-20 methodology | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 1 DB16-20 methodology | +0.0% |
Iraq compared with similar countries
- Iraq's 1 DB16-20 methodology is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 3 DB16-20 methodology, 33% of the median. (55 countries reporting)
- Iraq's 1 DB16-20 methodology is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 4 DB16-20 methodology, 25% of the median. (20 countries reporting)
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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 dealing with construction permits: professional certifications index in Iraq?
- Dealing with construction permits: professional certifications index in Iraq was 1 DB16-20 methodology in 2019, according to the World Bank.
- What is the highest dealing with construction permits: professional certifications index recorded in Iraq?
- The highest recorded value was 1 DB16-20 methodology in 2014.
- What is the lowest dealing with construction permits: professional certifications index recorded in Iraq?
- The lowest recorded value was 1 DB16-20 methodology in 2014.
- How does Iraq rank for dealing with construction permits: professional certifications index?
- Iraq ranks 137th out of 186 countries with data for 2019.
- Is dealing with construction permits: professional certifications index rising or falling in Iraq?
- Over the last ten years it is unchanged. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Iraq data come from?
- The figures come from the World Bank, published as part of Dealing with construction permits: Professional certifications index (0-4) (DB16-20 methodology). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The professional certifications index evaluates professional certi?cation requirements. It has two components: (i) the qualification requirements of the professional responsible for verifying that the architectural plans or drawings are in compliance with the building regulations; and (ii) the qualification requirements of the professional who conducts the technical inspections during construction. The index is computed based on the methodology in the DB16-20 studies.