Year 2025Rank #108 GlobalPeak 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.
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
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
BibTeX
@misc{historysaid_iraq_trade-openness,
title = {Iraq Trade Openness},
url = {https://historysaid.com/iraq/trade-openness},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}