Deforestation agriculture plantations in Iraq
Iraq: Deforestation agriculture plantations was 0.06 in 2023. β Volatile
Latest (2023)
0.06
World rank
171st
of 176 countries
All-time high
15.92
in 2008
All-time low
0.04
in 2019
Years of data
18
2001β2023
Deforestation agriculture plantations in Iraq, 2001β2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for deforestation agriculture plantations in Iraq is 0.06, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of down 97.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, deforestation agriculture plantations in Iraq peaked at 15.92 in 2008 and was at its lowest, 0.04, in 2019.
That places Iraq 171st out of 176 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6.95 | 1.79 | 15.92 | 9 |
| 2010s | 2.58 | 0.04 | 7.28 | 8 |
| 2020s | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0.06 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Iraq
- 169 Jordan 0.08 compare
- 170 Burkina Faso 0.07 compare
- 171 Niger 0.06 compare
- 171 Saint Kitts and Nevis 0.06 compare
- 171 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 0.06 compare
More agriculture & rural data for Iraq
- Agriculture share gdp 3.41 (2025)
- Value added in the agricultural sector as of gdp vs gdp per capita 3.41 (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.0% (2016)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.1% (2014)
- Rural population 30.1% (2025)
- Rural population growth 1.9% (2025)
- Rural population 14.13 million (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 3.4% (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 8.68 billion current US$ (2025)
- Unmanufactured tobacco β Production 2,340 t (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is deforestation agriculture plantations in Iraq?
- Deforestation agriculture plantations in Iraq was 0.06 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest deforestation agriculture plantations recorded in Iraq?
- The highest recorded value was 15.92 in 2008.
- What is the lowest deforestation agriculture plantations recorded in Iraq?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.04 in 2019.
- How does Iraq rank for deforestation agriculture plantations?
- Iraq ranks 171st out of 176 countries with data for 2023.
- Is deforestation agriculture plantations rising or falling in Iraq?
- Over the last ten years it is down 97.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iraq data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Deforestation agriculture plantations. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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