Merchandise exports (current US$), annual growth rate in Iraq

Iraq: Merchandise exports (current US$), annual growth rate was -8 % change on previous year in 2025. β—† Volatile

Latest (2025)
-8 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 530.8%
World rank
177th
of 205 countries
All-time high
529.55 % change on previous year
in 1997
All-time low
-96.34 % change on previous year
in 1991
Years of data
65
1961–2025

Merchandise exports (current US$), annual growth rate in Iraq, 1961–2025

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Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

Iraq recorded -8 % change on previous year for merchandise exports (current us$), annual growth rate in 2025.

That represents a change of down 530.8% on the previous year and up 79.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, merchandise exports (current us$), annual growth rate in Iraq peaked at 529.55 % change on previous year in 1997 and was at its lowest, -96.34 % change on previous year, in 1991.

That places Iraq 177th out of 205 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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 5.78 % change on previous year -11.99 % change on previous year 26.4 % change on previous year 9
1970s 48.65 % change on previous year -30.21 % change on previous year 239.96 % change on previous year 10
1980s -0.6473 % change on previous year -60.04 % change on previous year 30.01 % change on previous year 10
1990s 65.59 % change on previous year -96.34 % change on previous year 529.55 % change on previous year 10
2000s 19.13 % change on previous year -38.13 % change on previous year 83.4 % change on previous year 10
2010s 11.67 % change on previous year -39.86 % change on previous year 53.93 % change on previous year 10
2020s 8.96 % change on previous year -41.58 % change on previous year 61.52 % change on previous year 6

Countries ranked near Iraq

  1. 174 Algeria -7.47 % change on previous year compare
  2. 175 St. Lucia -7.61 % change on previous year compare
  3. 176 Belize -7.88 % change on previous year compare
  4. 178 Naoero -8.82 % change on previous year compare
  5. 179 Jamaica -9.53 % change on previous year compare
  6. 180 Panama -9.7 % change on previous year compare

See the full ranking of 252 places β†’

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All data for Iraq β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is merchandise exports (current us$), annual growth rate in Iraq?
Merchandise exports (current us$), annual growth rate in Iraq was -8 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest merchandise exports (current us$), annual growth rate recorded in Iraq?
The highest recorded value was 529.55 % change on previous year in 1997.
What is the lowest merchandise exports (current us$), annual growth rate recorded in Iraq?
The lowest recorded value was -96.34 % change on previous year in 1991.
How does Iraq rank for merchandise exports (current us$), annual growth rate?
Iraq ranks 177th out of 205 countries with data for 2025.
Is merchandise exports (current us$), annual growth rate rising or falling in Iraq?
Over the last ten years it is up 79.9%. 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 Merchandise exports (current US$), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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The year-on-year percentage change in Merchandise exports (current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.

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Indicator
Merchandise exports (current US$), annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage
252 places, 14,588 data points, 1961–2025
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The year-on-year percentage change in Merchandise exports (current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.