Share of GDP from agriculture in Iraq
Iraq: Share of GDP from agriculture was 3.4% in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
3.4%
Change on year
up 0.6%
World rank
126th
of 203 countries
All-time high
20.6%
in 1995
All-time low
2.1%
in 2022
Years of data
58
1968–2025
Share of GDP from agriculture in Iraq, 1968–2025
Source: National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in % of GDP.
Analysis
In 2025, share of gdp from agriculture in Iraq stood at 3.4%.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.6% on the previous year and down 18.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of gdp from agriculture in Iraq peaked at 20.6% in 1995 and was at its lowest, 2.1%, in 2022.
That places Iraq 126th out of 203 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Share of GDP from agriculture in Iraq, year by year
| Year | % of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1968 | 16.2% | — |
| 1969 | 15.0% | -7.4% |
| 1970 | 16.6% | +10.5% |
| 1971 | 15.8% | -4.9% |
| 1972 | 19.0% | +20.3% |
| 1973 | 13.5% | -28.7% |
| 1974 | 8.2% | -39.5% |
| 1975 | 7.8% | -4.2% |
| 1976 | 8.2% | +4.4% |
| 1977 | 8.5% | +4.0% |
| 1978 | 7.8% | -7.8% |
| 1979 | 5.5% | -30.2% |
| 1980 | 4.7% | -14.1% |
| 1981 | 8.4% | +79.0% |
| 1982 | 10.3% | +22.3% |
| 1983 | 11.2% | +8.7% |
| 1984 | 13.3% | +19.2% |
| 1985 | 14.4% | +7.8% |
| 1986 | 14.8% | +3.1% |
| 1987 | 14.3% | -3.5% |
| 1988 | 14.6% | +1.9% |
| 1989 | 16.4% | +12.4% |
| 1990 | 8.2% | -49.7% |
| 1991 | 15.6% | +89.3% |
| 1992 | 19.9% | +27.2% |
| 1993 | 15.5% | -22.0% |
| 1994 | 20.1% | +29.7% |
| 1995 | 20.6% | +2.4% |
| 1996 | 18.6% | -9.7% |
| 1997 | 8.5% | -54.5% |
| 1998 | 10.9% | +29.0% |
| 1999 | 7.2% | -34.0% |
| 2000 | 4.6% | -35.7% |
| 2001 | 6.9% | +49.5% |
| 2002 | 8.6% | +23.5% |
| 2003 | 8.4% | -1.8% |
| 2004 | 6.9% | -17.5% |
| 2005 | 6.9% | -0.7% |
| 2006 | 5.8% | -15.4% |
| 2007 | 4.9% | -15.4% |
| 2008 | 3.8% | -21.9% |
| 2009 | 5.2% | +35.9% |
| 2010 | 5.2% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 4.6% | -11.6% |
| 2012 | 4.1% | -9.6% |
| 2013 | 4.8% | +15.6% |
| 2014 | 4.9% | +3.4% |
| 2015 | 4.2% | -15.0% |
| 2016 | 4.0% | -5.1% |
| 2017 | 3.0% | -25.2% |
| 2018 | 2.8% | -5.4% |
| 2019 | 3.8% | +33.9% |
| 2020 | 6.1% | +61.5% |
| 2021 | 3.3% | -46.1% |
| 2022 | 2.1% | -37.2% |
| 2023 | 3.1% | +50.9% |
| 2024 | 3.4% | +9.3% |
| 2025 | 3.4% | +0.6% |
Iraq compared with similar countries
- Iraq's 3.4% is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 6.8%, 50% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Iraq's 3.4% is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 3.4%, 1.0× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 15.6% | 15.0% | 16.2% | 2 |
| 1970s | 11.1% | 5.5% | 19.0% | 10 |
| 1980s | 12.2% | 4.7% | 16.4% | 10 |
| 1990s | 14.5% | 7.2% | 20.6% | 10 |
| 2000s | 6.2% | 3.8% | 8.6% | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.1% | 2.8% | 5.2% | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.6% | 2.1% | 6.1% | 6 |
Countries ranked near Iraq
- 123 Greece 3.6% compare
- 124 Chile 3.5% compare
- 125 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 3.4% compare
- 127 Montenegro 3.4% compare
- 128 Costa Rica 3.4% compare
- 129 Serbia 3.3% compare
More agriculture & rural data for Iraq
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual -8.53 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0341 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 184.67 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 1.94 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.3006 units per person (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 3.4% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.0% (2016)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.1% (2014)
- Rural population 30.1% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of gdp from agriculture in Iraq?
- Share of gdp from agriculture in Iraq was 3.4% in 2025, according to National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of gdp from agriculture recorded in Iraq?
- The highest recorded value was 20.6% in 1995.
- What is the lowest share of gdp from agriculture recorded in Iraq?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.1% in 2022.
- How does Iraq rank for share of gdp from agriculture?
- Iraq ranks 126th out of 203 countries with data for 2025.
- Is share of gdp from agriculture rising or falling in Iraq?
- Over the last ten years it is down 18.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iraq data come from?
- The figures come from National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of GDP from agriculture. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
This is measured as the value added from agriculture, forestry and fishing products as a share of gross domestic product (GDP).