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Iraq Services Value Added

Services value added as % of GDP  NV.SRV.TOTL.ZS

38.89% −6.88% (-15.0%)
Year 2025 Rank #186 Global Peak 54.82% (2020) Source World Bank

Iraq Services Value Added (1968–2025)

Overview

Iraq's services value added stood at 38.89% in 2025, a decline of +6.88% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 38.89% by 2025. Iraq ranked 186th globally.

Data & projection

Year Services Value Added YoY change Rank
2027* trend 35.48% - -
2026* trend 37.18% - -
2025* trend 38.89% - -
2025 38.89% −6.88% #186
2024 45.77% +2.10% #32
2023 43.67% +10.51% #30
2022 33.16% −9.46% #9
2021 42.62% −12.20% #29
2020 54.82% +10.40% #84
2019 44.42% +0.23% #30
2018 44.19% −2.84% #34
2017 47.03% −3.75% #39
2016 50.78% −0.47% #56
2015 51.25% +11.14% #57
2014 40.11% +2.15% #15
2013 37.96% +2.07% #12
2012 35.89% +2.41% #13
2011 33.48% −6.20% #11
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 services value added improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Iraq's services value added?

Iraq's services value added was 38.89% in 2025. Ranked 186th globally. This represents a 15.0% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest services value added in Iraq?

Iraq's services value added peaked at 54.82% in 2020.

What was the lowest services value added in Iraq?

The lowest services value added in Iraq was 10.86% in 2000.

How does Iraq rank in services value added?

Iraq ranks 186th globally in services value added as of 2025.

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

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

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

Iraq's services value added is projected to reach 38.89% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the services value added of Iraq in 2025?

The services value added of Iraq in 2025 was 38.89%. This ranks 186th in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_iraq_services-value-added, title = {Iraq Services Value Added}, url = {https://historysaid.com/iraq/services-value-added}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }