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Iraq Industry Value Added

Industry (including construction) value added as % of GDP  NV.IND.TOTL.ZS

59.87% +8.30% (+16.1%)
Year 2025 Rank #6 Global Peak 84.80% (2000) Source World Bank

Iraq Industry Value Added (1968–2025)

Overview

Iraq's industry value added stood at 59.87% in 2025, a rise of +8.30% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 59.87% by 2025. Iraq ranked 6th globally.

Data & projection

Year Industry Value Added YoY change Rank
2027* trend 64.41% - -
2026* trend 62.14% - -
2025* trend 59.87% - -
2025 59.87% +8.30% #6
2024 51.57% −2.39% #167
2023 53.96% −11.31% #186
2022 65.27% +10.66% #192
2021 54.61% +14.70% #195
2020 39.90% −13.21% #189
2019 53.11% −1.06% #199
2018 54.17% +2.84% #197
2017 51.33% +5.15% #199
2016 46.18% +0.84% #195
2015 45.34% −9.97% #195
2014 55.31% −2.38% #195
2013 57.69% −2.89% #194
2012 60.58% −1.97% #192
2011 62.55% +6.75% #191
Show all years (1968-2025)
* 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 industry value added improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Iraq's industry value added?

Iraq's industry value added was 59.87% in 2025. Ranked 6th globally. This represents a 16.1% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest industry value added in Iraq?

Iraq's industry value added peaked at 84.80% in 2000.

What was the lowest industry value added in Iraq?

The lowest industry value added in Iraq was 37.75% in 1986.

How does Iraq rank in industry value added?

Iraq ranks 6th globally in industry value added as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for industry value added?

The World Bank indicator code is NV.IND.TOTL.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the projected industry value added of Iraq in 2025?

Iraq's industry value added is projected to reach 59.87% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the industry value added of Iraq in 2025?

The industry value added of Iraq in 2025 was 59.87%. This ranks 6th in the world.

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