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Iraq GDP Deflator

Inflation as measured by annual growth rate of GDP implicit deflator  NY.GDP.DEFL.KD.ZG

1.71% −2.65pp (-60.8%)
Year 2025 Rank #186 Global Peak 396.44% (1994) Source World Bank

Iraq GDP Deflator (1961–2025)

Overview

Iraq's gdp deflator stood at 1.71% in 2025, a decline of +2.65pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 1.71% by 2025. Iraq ranked 186th globally.

Data & projection

Year GDP Deflator YoY change Rank
2027* trend -2.94% - -
2026* trend -0.61% - -
2025* trend 1.71% - -
2025 1.71% −2.65pp #186
2024 4.37% +19.90pp #115
2023 -15.53% −42.48pp #2
2022 26.94% −11.96pp #192
2021 38.90% +50.12pp #198
2020 -11.22% −8.55pp #6
2019 -2.67% −20.88pp #9
2018 18.20% +3.55pp #201
2017 14.65% +25.75pp #193
2016 -11.10% +17.66pp #1
2015 -28.76% −23.95pp #1
2014 -4.81% −4.80pp #5
2013 -0.01% −2.68pp #30
2012 2.67% −22.02pp #79
2011 24.69% +8.10pp #203
Show all years (1961-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Export Boom Cycle
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Reserves YoY +51.0% GDP growth 8.0% C/A balance 20.2%
Occurred 768 times, 546 successful
Reserves YoY
+25.6%
GDP growth
4.0%
C/A balance
14.5%
Reserves YoY
+14.6%
GDP growth
3.7%
C/A balance
2.9%
Reserves YoY
+12.8%
GDP growth
43.8%
C/A balance
16.4%
Reserves YoY
+12.6%
GDP growth
6.0%
C/A balance
0.5%
Reserves YoY
+38.3%
GDP growth
5.0%
C/A balance
1.2%
Reserves YoY
+18.0%
GDP growth
2.9%
C/A balance
3.9%

Analysis

Iraq matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2022. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw gdp deflator improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Iraq's gdp deflator?

Iraq's gdp deflator was 1.71% in 2025. Ranked 186th globally. This represents a 60.8% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest gdp deflator in Iraq?

Iraq's gdp deflator peaked at 396.44% in 1994.

What was the lowest gdp deflator in Iraq?

The lowest gdp deflator in Iraq was -28.76% in 2015.

How does Iraq rank in gdp deflator?

Iraq ranks 186th globally in gdp deflator as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for gdp deflator?

The World Bank indicator code is NY.GDP.DEFL.KD.ZG. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the projected gdp deflator of Iraq in 2025?

Iraq's gdp deflator is projected to reach 1.71% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the gdp deflator of Iraq in 2025?

The gdp deflator of Iraq in 2025 was 1.71%. This ranks 186th in the world.

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