Iraq GDP (2026): History, Growth Rate & Projections

Nominal Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Iraq is $264.78 billion as of 2026, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The GDP growth rate in 2026 is -6.8%. GDP per capita is $5,677.

Iraq GDP Trend

Nominal GDP of Iraq has grown from $25.98 billion in 2000 to $264.78 billion in 2026.

Iraq GDP Growth Rate (%)

This chart shows the year-over-year real GDP growth rate of Iraq. Hover any bar to see the exact value for that year.

Average Growth

3.20%

Best Year

2004 (+53.4%)

Worst Year

2003 (-36.7%)

Years of Contraction

6 of 26

GDP per capita in Iraq rose from $5,803 in 2025 to $5,677 in 2026, a decrease of 2.2%.

"Iraq GDP", "Iraq gross domestic product", and "Iraq economy size" all refer to the same nominal GDP figure.

Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Iraq

The table below shows nominal and PPP GDP, growth rate, and GDP per capita for Iraq for every year IMF has published data, from 2000 to 2026. Click any column header to sort, or search by year.

Iraq nominal GDP by year
Year	GDP Nominal (Current USD)	GDP Growth	GDP per capita	Pop. Change
2026	$264,784,000,000	-6.8%	$5,677	2.46%
2025	$264,167,000,000	-0.4%	$5,803	2.49%
2024	$286,523,000,000	0.1%	$6,451	2.52%
2023	$270,799,000,000	0.9%	$6,251	2.54%
2022	$288,059,000,000	7.7%	$6,818	2.57%
2021	$210,753,000,000	1.4%	$5,117	2.59%
2020	$182,576,000,000	-12.4%	$4,547	2.61%
2019	$236,682,000,000	5.6%	$6,049	2.63%
2018	$230,189,000,000	2.6%	$6,038	2.65%
2017	$190,048,000,000	-1.5%	$5,117	2.68%
2016	$168,429,000,000	16.2%	$4,657	2.71%
2015	$177,634,000,000	2.5%	$5,045	0.61%
2014	$234,651,000,000	0.7%	$6,704	4.74%
2013	$234,638,000,000	7.6%	$7,021	2.58%
2012	$218,032,000,000	13.9%	$6,693	2.58%
2011	$185,750,000,000	7.5%	$5,849	2.58%
2010	$138,517,000,000	6.4%	$4,474	2.65%
2009	$111,660,000,000	3.4%	$3,702	2.49%
2008	$131,614,000,000	8.2%	$4,472	2.4%
2007	$88,833,000,000	1.9%	$3,091	2.41%
2006	$65,144,000,000	5.6%	$2,321	2.51%
2005	$50,065,000,000	1.7%	$1,829	2.64%
2004	$36,642,000,000	53.4%	$1,374	2.75%
2003	$15,800,000,000	-36.7%	$609	—
2002	$21,063,000,000	-8.2%	—	—
2001	$21,113,000,000	1.8%	—	—
2000	$25,984,000,000	—	—	—

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Iraq GDP Projections (IMF)

IMF projects nominal GDP for Iraq through 2031, based on current growth and inflation assumptions.

Iraq nominal GDP by year
Year	GDP Nominal (Current USD)	GDP Growth	GDP per capita	Pop. Change
2031	$360,511,000,000	3.5%	$6,861	2.6%
2030	$339,825,000,000	3.4%	$6,636	2.3%
2029	$321,415,000,000	3.3%	$6,420	2.35%
2028	$305,531,000,000	3.5%	$6,246	2.39%
2027	$292,777,000,000	11.3%	$6,129	2.43%

Compare Iraq to Nearby-Ranked Economies

Iraq ranks #56 in the world by nominal GDP. See how it compares to the economies ranked just above and below it.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the GDP of Iraq?

The nominal GDP of Iraq in 2026 is $264.78 billion, according to the IMF World Economic Outlook (April 2026). This ranks Iraq 56th in the world by nominal GDP.

What is the GDP growth rate of Iraq?

The GDP growth rate of Iraq in 2026 is -6.8%, per IMF estimates.

What is the GDP per capita of Iraq?

GDP per capita in Iraq in 2026 is $5,677, per IMF data.

Is the GDP of Iraq expected to grow?

IMF projects the nominal GDP of Iraq to reach $360.51 billion by 2031, up from $264.78 billion in 2026.

Sources: IMF, World Economic Outlook (April 2026).

Disclaimer: GDP figures are IMF World Economic Outlook (April 2026) estimates and projections, subject to revision in future WEO releases. This page is for informational purposes only and is not investment or economic advice.