Iraq GDP per Capita
GDP divided by midyear population NY.GDP.PCAP.CD
Iraq's gdp per capita was $5,832 in 2025, ranked 114th globally. This represents a 4.0% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Iraq's gdp per capita stood at $5,832 in 2025, a decline of +$242 from 2024. The IMF projects $5,832 by 2025. Iraq ranked 114th globally.
Iraq’s GDP per capita has risen from a modest 218.92 in 1960 to 5,831.55 in 2025, placing the country 114th in the world according to the World Bank. The indicator reached its all‑time high of 10,261.42 in 1990, just before a dramatic collapse to a trough of 22.95 in 1991, reflecting the severe economic dislocation caused by sanctions and conflict. Over the subsequent three decades, the figure recovered gradually, remaining well below the 1990 peak but climbing steadily enough to situate Iraq alongside peers such as Tuvalu (5,830.31) and Samoa (5,886.59) in the 2025 ranking. The 66‑year coverage shows a long‑term upward trajectory despite the sharp dip in the early 1990s, suggesting resilience in the face of geopolitical shocks. Continued diversification of the economy and sustained investment in infrastructure could accelerate growth, potentially narrowing the gap with higher‑ranked regional economies in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | GDP per Capita | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2030* IMF | $6,754 | - | - |
| 2029* IMF | $6,503 | - | - |
| 2028* IMF | $6,257 | - | - |
| 2027* IMF | $6,045 | - | - |
| 2026* IMF | $5,873 | - | - |
| 2025* IMF | $5,832 | - | - |
| 2025 | $5,832 | −$242 | #114 |
| 2024 | $6,074 | −$177 | #120 |
| 2023 | $5,965 | −$853 | #120 |
| 2022 | $6,521 | +$1,404 | #117 |
| 2021 | $4,868 | +$321 | #128 |
| 2020 | $4,295 | −$1,754 | #129 |
| 2019 | $5,672 | −$366 | #123 |
| 2018 | $5,647 | +$530 | #122 |
| 2017 | $4,759 | +$103 | #124 |
| 2016 | $4,334 | −$710 | #125 |
| 2015 | $4,440 | −$2,264 | #125 |
| 2014 | $6,249 | −$772 | #116 |
| 2013 | $6,650 | −$42 | #111 |
| 2012 | $6,478 | +$629 | #109 |
| 2011 | $5,776 | +$1,302 | #116 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Iraq matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2022. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw gdp per capita improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Iraq's gdp per capita was $5,832 in 2025. Ranked 114th globally. This represents a 4.0% decrease from the previous year.
Iraq's gdp per capita peaked at $10,261 in 1990.
The lowest gdp per capita in Iraq was $23 in 1991.
Iraq ranks 114th globally in gdp per capita as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NY.GDP.PCAP.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
Iraq's gdp per capita is projected to reach $5,832 by 2025 based on IMF projection.
The gdp per capita of Iraq in 2025 was $5,832. This ranks 114th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_iraq_gdp-per-capita,
title = {Iraq GDP per Capita},
url = {https://historysaid.com/iraq/gdp-per-capita/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}