Iraq Agriculture Value Added
Agriculture, forestry, and fishing value added as % of GDP NV.AGR.TOTL.ZS
Iraq's agriculture value added was 1.92% in 2025, ranked 147th globally. This represents a 43.5% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1968–2025.
Overview
Iraq's agriculture value added stood at 1.92% in 2025, a decline of +1.48% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 1.92% by 2025. Iraq ranked 147th globally.
Iraq’s agriculture value added has contracted dramatically over the 58‑year series, falling from a peak of 20.59 in 1995 to just 1.92 in 2025, the lowest figure recorded and ranking the country 147th globally. The early post‑independence level of 16.23 in 1968 already signalled a robust sector, but successive conflicts, sanctions and water‑resource challenges have eroded productivity, culminating in the all‑time trough observed in the most recent year. By contrast, peers such as Italy (1.95) and Portugal (1.99) maintain slightly higher contributions despite comparable population sizes, reflecting more diversified farm structures and greater integration into EU agricultural markets. The persistent decline suggests that without substantial investment in irrigation infrastructure, modern inputs and market access, Iraq’s share of agricultural output will likely remain marginal, although a coordinated reform agenda could reverse the downward trajectory.
Data & projection
| Year | Agriculture Value Added | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 0.80% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 1.36% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 1.92% | - | - |
| 2025 | 1.92% | −1.48% | #147 |
| 2024 | 3.39% | +0.29% | #63 |
| 2023 | 3.11% | +1.05% | #69 |
| 2022 | 2.06% | −1.22% | #51 |
| 2021 | 3.28% | −2.81% | #68 |
| 2020 | 6.09% | +2.32% | #93 |
| 2019 | 3.77% | +0.95% | #79 |
| 2018 | 2.82% | −0.16% | #64 |
| 2017 | 2.98% | −1.00% | #66 |
| 2016 | 3.98% | −0.21% | #76 |
| 2015 | 4.19% | −0.74% | #77 |
| 2014 | 4.93% | +0.16% | #85 |
| 2013 | 4.77% | +0.64% | #82 |
| 2012 | 4.12% | −0.44% | #78 |
| 2011 | 4.56% | −0.60% | #80 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Iraq matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2022. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw agriculture value added improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Iraq's agriculture value added was 1.92% in 2025. Ranked 147th globally. This represents a 43.5% decrease from the previous year.
Iraq's agriculture value added peaked at 20.59% in 1995.
The lowest agriculture value added in Iraq was 1.92% in 2025.
Iraq ranks 147th globally in agriculture value added as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NV.AGR.TOTL.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Iraq's agriculture value added is projected to reach 1.92% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The agriculture value added of Iraq in 2025 was 1.92%. This ranks 147th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_iraq_agriculture-value-added,
title = {Iraq Agriculture Value Added},
url = {https://historysaid.com/iraq/agriculture-value-added/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}