Gross fixed capital formation, General government, Constant prices in Iraq

Iraq: Gross fixed capital formation, General government, Constant prices was 6.75 in 2019. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2019)
6.75
Change on year
up 30.2%
World rank
28th
of 173 countries
All-time high
22.25
in 1981
All-time low
0.6178
in 1996
Years of data
50
1970–2019

Gross fixed capital formation, General government, Constant prices in Iraq, 1970–2019

05101520197019942019

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

The most recent figure for gross fixed capital formation, general government, constant prices in Iraq is 6.75, measured in 2019.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 30.2% on the previous year and down 7.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, gross fixed capital formation, general government, constant prices in Iraq peaked at 22.25 in 1981 and was at its lowest, 0.6178, in 1996.

That places Iraq 28th out of 173 countries with data for 2019, putting it in the top quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Gross fixed capital formation, General government, Constant prices in Iraq, year by year

Annual values for Gross fixed capital formation, General government, Constant prices, Percent of GDP in Iraq, 1970 to 2019.
Year Value Change
1970 6.03
1971 5.49 -8.9%
1972 6.14 +11.8%
1973 7.39 +20.4%
1974 7.95 +7.5%
1975 11.07 +39.2%
1976 10.6 -4.2%
1977 10.33 -2.5%
1978 11.72 +13.4%
1979 10.31 -12.0%
1980 10.11 -2.0%
1981 22.25 +120.0%
1982 21.92 -1.5%
1983 13.35 -39.1%
1984 9.84 -26.3%
1985 9.06 -7.9%
1986 8.49 -6.3%
1987 6.85 -19.3%
1988 7.29 +6.4%
1989 10.06 +38.0%
1990 9.02 -10.3%
1991 6.06 -32.7%
1992 6.96 +14.7%
1993 6.83 -1.8%
1994 2.52 -63.1%
1995 1.93 -23.5%
1996 0.6178 -68.0%
1997 1.42 +130.1%
1998 1.65 +16.0%
1999 1.42 -13.8%
2000 2 +40.4%
2001 4.09 +105.0%
2002 3.55 -13.2%
2003 8.45 +137.8%
2004 4.76 -43.7%
2005 9.63 +102.3%
2006 8.99 -6.6%
2007 2.83 -68.5%
2008 14.98 +428.9%
2009 7.26 -51.5%
2010 11.57 +59.3%
2011 9.95 -14.0%
2012 9.43 -5.2%
2013 13.28 +40.9%
2014 15.16 +14.1%
2015 15.55 +2.6%
2016 7.83 -49.7%
2017 6.95 -11.2%
2018 5.19 -25.4%
2019 6.75 +30.2%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 8.7 5.49 11.72 10
1980s 11.92 6.85 22.25 10
1990s 3.84 0.6178 9.02 10
2000s 6.65 2 14.98 10
2010s 10.17 5.19 15.55 10

Countries ranked near Iraq

  1. 25 Tanzania, United Republic of 6.87 compare
  2. 26 Bhutan 6.85 compare
  3. 27 Kuwait 6.84 compare
  4. 29 Mongolia 6.75 compare
  5. 30 Central African Republic 6.7 compare
  6. 31 Liberia 6.48 compare

See the full ranking of 173 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is gross fixed capital formation, general government, constant prices in Iraq?
Gross fixed capital formation, general government, constant prices in Iraq was 6.75 in 2019, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest gross fixed capital formation, general government, constant prices recorded in Iraq?
The highest recorded value was 22.25 in 1981.
What is the lowest gross fixed capital formation, general government, constant prices recorded in Iraq?
The lowest recorded value was 0.6178 in 1996.
How does Iraq rank for gross fixed capital formation, general government, constant prices?
Iraq ranks 28th out of 173 countries with data for 2019.
Is gross fixed capital formation, general government, constant prices rising or falling in Iraq?
Over the last ten years it is down 7.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Iraq data come from?
The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Gross fixed capital formation, General government, Constant prices, Percent of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Gross fixed capital formation, General government, Constant prices, Percent of GDP
Source
International Monetary Fund
Licence
IMF Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
173 places, 9,224 data points, 1960–2019
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