Iraq GDP Per Capita (2026)
Iraq has a resource-rich economy dominated by oil production and exports, with additional activity in services, construction, agriculture, trade, and public-sector industries. GDP per capita provides an important measure of how the country’s substantial energy-based economic output compares with its population. Explore Iraq’s latest GDP per capita data, historical trends, growth patterns, and economic comparisons below.
GDP Per Capita 2026
$5,677
Est. in USD
World Rank
#118
Out of 195 countries
Change vs 2025
-2.2%
-$126
Asia Rank
#26
Out of 49 countries
1. Iraq GDP Per Capita in 2026
Iraq’s GDP per capita reflects the level of economic output generated for each resident, with petroleum production playing a central role in national GDP and export earnings. Services, construction, agriculture, and domestic trade also contribute to economic activity. Adjusting total GDP for population helps show how the country’s resource-based production translates into output per person.
2. Iraq GDP Per Capita Growth (2003–2026)
3. Iraq GDP Per Capita (Historical Data)
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $5,677 | -2.2% |
| 2025 | $5,803 | -10.0% |
| 2024 | $6,451 | +3.2% |
| 2023 | $6,251 | -8.3% |
| 2022 | $6,818 | +33.2% |
| 2021 | $5,117 | +12.5% |
| 2020 | $4,547 | -24.8% |
| 2019 | $6,049 | +0.2% |
| 2018 | $6,038 | +18.0% |
| 2017 | $5,117 | +9.9% |
| 2016 | $4,657 | -7.7% |
| 2015 | $5,045 | -24.7% |
| 2014 | $6,704 | -4.5% |
| 2013 | $7,021 | +4.9% |
| 2012 | $6,693 | +14.4% |
| 2011 | $5,849 | +30.7% |
| 2010 | $4,474 | +20.9% |
| 2009 | $3,702 | -17.2% |
| 2008 | $4,472 | +44.7% |
| 2007 | $3,091 | +33.2% |
| 2006 | $2,321 | +26.9% |
| 2005 | $1,829 | +33.1% |
| 2004 | $1,374 | +125.6% |
| 2003 | $609 | — |
4. Iraq GDP Per Capita Growth
1-Year Change
-2.2%
(2025 to 2026)
5-Year Change
+10.9%
(2021 to 2026)
10-Year Change
+21.9%
(2016 to 2026)
20-Year Change
+144.6%
(2006 to 2026)
Iraq’s GDP per capita can fluctuate significantly with oil prices, production levels, public spending, investment, inflation, population growth, and domestic economic conditions. Because hydrocarbons account for a large share of economic activity, changes in global energy markets can have a strong effect on per-person output. Historical data helps illustrate these shifts across different commodity cycles and periods of reconstruction.
5. Iraq GDP Per Capita vs Asia and World
Iraq
$5,677
Asia Average
$19,139
World Average
$25,179
$0
$12,590
$25,179
USD
Iraq’s GDP per capita is approximately
70.3%
below the
Asia average
and
77.5%
below the world average.
6. Iraq GDP Per Capita Ranking in Asia
| Rank | Country | GDP Per Capita (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| #23 | Mongolia | $7,853 |
| #24 | Azerbaijan | $7,467 |
| #25 | Lebanon | $6,443 |
| #26 | Iraq | $5,677 |
| #27 | Jordan | $5,601 |
| #28 | Indonesia | $5,362 |
| #29 | Vietnam | $5,115 |
7. GDP vs GDP Per Capita in Iraq
Iraq GDP (Nominal)
$264.8 Billion
(2026)
Iraq GDP Per Capita
$5,677
(2026)
Iraq’s total GDP measures the overall scale of economic production across the country, while GDP per capita adjusts that output for population. Total GDP highlights Iraq’s importance as a major oil-producing economy, whereas GDP per capita provides a more population-adjusted measure of economic production. Looking at both indicators together gives a clearer understanding of national economic scale and output per resident.
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8. Iraq GDP Per Capita Forecast
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | $6,129 | +8.0% |
| 2028 | $6,246 | +1.9% |
| 2029 | $6,420 | +2.8% |
| 2030 | $6,636 | +3.4% |
Iraq GDP per capita is projected to reach $6,636 by 2030, representing a 16.9% increase from the 2026 level.
9. Iraq GDP Per Capita: Key Findings
Iraq GDP per capita is estimated at $5,677 in 2026.
It ranks #118 globally and #26 in Asia.
GDP per capita decreased by 2.2% compared with 2025.
Over the last 5 years, GDP per capita grew by 10.9%.
Over the last 10 years, GDP per capita grew by 21.9%.
It is approximately 70.3% below the Asia average.
It is approximately 77.5% below the world average.
The forecast reaches $6,636 by 2030, 16.9% above the 2026 level.
10. What Is GDP Per Capita?
GDP per capita is the total economic output of a country divided by its population.
GDP Per Capita
=
GDP
÷
Population
It helps measure the average economic output per person and is widely used to compare economic performance across countries. Higher values generally indicate greater economic output per resident.
11. Methodology and Data Sources
Primary Source:
International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Additional Sources:
World Bank,
United Nations
Population Source:
UN Population Division
Currency:
Current USD (Nominal)
Update Frequency:
Annually
Last Updated:
September 2026
12. Iraq GDP Per Capita FAQs
Iraq GDP per capita is estimated at $5,677 in 2026.
Iraq ranks #118 globally and #26 in Asia by GDP per capita.
No. GDP per capita decreased by approximately 2.2% compared with 2025.
Iraq GDP per capita was approximately $5,045 in 2015.
Iraq GDP per capita is approximately 70.3% below the Asia average.
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Disclaimer:
All data are estimates based on IMF, World Bank,
United Nations and related economic datasets.
Figures may differ from official national statistics.