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Iraq Trade Openness

Trade as % of GDP  NE.TRD.GNFS.ZS

75.80% +5.09% (+7.2%)
Year 2025 Rank #108 Global Peak 154.23% (2003) Source World Bank

Iraq Trade Openness (1970–2025)

Overview

Iraq's trade openness stood at 75.80% in 2025, a rise of +5.09% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 75.80% by 2025. Iraq ranked 108th globally.

Data & projection

Year Trade Openness YoY change Rank
2027* trend 82.58% - -
2026* trend 79.19% - -
2025* trend 75.80% - -
2025 75.80% +5.09% #108
2024 70.71% +1.25% #66
2023 69.46% +0.70% #65
2022 68.76% +7.26% #59
2021 61.50% +3.76% #60
2020 57.74% −11.25% #63
2019 68.99% +3.19% #73
2018 65.80% +6.02% #66
2017 59.78% +5.19% #63
2016 54.59% −15.00% #50
2015 69.59% +0.61% #75
2014 68.98% +1.57% #68
2013 67.41% −6.20% #67
2012 73.61% +1.44% #66
2011 72.17% −1.33% #66
Show all years (1970-2025)
* 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 trade openness improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Iraq's trade openness?

Iraq's trade openness was 75.80% in 2025. Ranked 108th globally. This represents a 7.2% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest trade openness in Iraq?

Iraq's trade openness peaked at 154.23% in 2003.

What was the lowest trade openness in Iraq?

The lowest trade openness in Iraq was 0.02% in 1995.

How does Iraq rank in trade openness?

Iraq ranks 108th globally in trade openness as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for trade openness?

The World Bank indicator code is NE.TRD.GNFS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the projected trade openness of Iraq in 2025?

Iraq's trade openness is projected to reach 75.80% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the trade openness of Iraq in 2025?

The trade openness of Iraq in 2025 was 75.80%. This ranks 108th in the world.

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APA
Iraq Trade Openness. HistorySaid. Retrieved April 2, 2026, from https://historysaid.com/iraq/trade-openness
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@misc{historysaid_iraq_trade-openness, title = {Iraq Trade Openness}, url = {https://historysaid.com/iraq/trade-openness}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }