How does Iraq rank for general government total expenditure (current lcu), per unit of gdp?

Iraq ranks 16th out of 195 countries with data for 2025.

Is general government total expenditure (current lcu), per unit of gdp rising or falling in Iraq?

Over the last ten years it is up 11.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

General government total expenditure (current LCU), per unit of GDP in Iraq

Name: General government total expenditure (current LCU), per unit of GDP in Iraq
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Iraq: General government total expenditure (current LCU), per unit of GDP was 600.45 current LCU per US$ of GDP in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

600.45 current LCU per US$ of GDP

Change on year

up 8.1%

World rank

16th

of 195 countries

All-time high

1,329 current LCU per US$ of GDP

in 2004

All-time low

0 current LCU per US$ of GDP

in 1980

Years of data

1980–2025

General government total expenditure (current LCU), per unit of GDP in Iraq, 1980–2025

Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in current LCU per US$ of GDP.

Analysis

In 2025, general government total expenditure (current lcu), per unit of gdp in Iraq stood at 600.45 current LCU per US$ of GDP.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 8.1% on the previous year and up 11.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, general government total expenditure (current lcu), per unit of gdp in Iraq peaked at 1,329 current LCU per US$ of GDP in 2004 and was at its lowest, 0 current LCU per US$ of GDP, in 1980.

That places Iraq 16th out of 195 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 10%.

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

General government total expenditure (current LCU), per unit of GDP in Iraq, year by year

Annual values for General government total expenditure (current LCU), per unit of GDP in Iraq, 1980 to 2025.
Year	current LCU per US$ of GDP	Change
1980	0 current LCU per US$ of GDP	—
1981	0 current LCU per US$ of GDP	—
1982	0 current LCU per US$ of GDP	—
1983	0 current LCU per US$ of GDP	—
1984	0 current LCU per US$ of GDP	—
1985	0 current LCU per US$ of GDP	—
1986	0 current LCU per US$ of GDP	—
1987	0 current LCU per US$ of GDP	—
1988	0 current LCU per US$ of GDP	—
1989	0 current LCU per US$ of GDP	—
1990	0 current LCU per US$ of GDP	—
1991	0 current LCU per US$ of GDP	—
1992	0 current LCU per US$ of GDP	—
1993	0 current LCU per US$ of GDP	—
1994	0 current LCU per US$ of GDP	—
1995	0 current LCU per US$ of GDP	—
1996	0 current LCU per US$ of GDP	—
1997	0 current LCU per US$ of GDP	—
1998	0 current LCU per US$ of GDP	—
1999	0 current LCU per US$ of GDP	—
2000	0 current LCU per US$ of GDP	—
2001	0 current LCU per US$ of GDP	—
2002	0 current LCU per US$ of GDP	—
2003	0 current LCU per US$ of GDP	—
2004	1,329 current LCU per US$ of GDP	—
2005	928.33 current LCU per US$ of GDP	-30.1%
2006	738.31 current LCU per US$ of GDP	-20.5%
2007	551.77 current LCU per US$ of GDP	-25.3%
2008	683.09 current LCU per US$ of GDP	+23.8%
2009	714.82 current LCU per US$ of GDP	+4.6%
2010	580.03 current LCU per US$ of GDP	-18.9%
2011	507.42 current LCU per US$ of GDP	-12.5%
2012	500.18 current LCU per US$ of GDP	-1.4%
2013	562.58 current LCU per US$ of GDP	+12.5%
2014	524.44 current LCU per US$ of GDP	-6.8%
2015	539.79 current LCU per US$ of GDP	+2.9%
2016	505.07 current LCU per US$ of GDP	-6.4%
2017	425.89 current LCU per US$ of GDP	-15.7%
2018	372.48 current LCU per US$ of GDP	-12.5%
2019	414.9 current LCU per US$ of GDP	+11.4%
2020	503.21 current LCU per US$ of GDP	+21.3%
2021	529.41 current LCU per US$ of GDP	+5.2%
2022	493.28 current LCU per US$ of GDP	-6.8%
2023	545.62 current LCU per US$ of GDP	+10.6%
2024	555.68 current LCU per US$ of GDP	+1.8%
2025	600.45 current LCU per US$ of GDP	+8.1%

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1980s	0 current LCU per US$ of GDP	0 current LCU per US$ of GDP	0 current LCU per US$ of GDP	10
1990s	0 current LCU per US$ of GDP	0 current LCU per US$ of GDP	0 current LCU per US$ of GDP	10
2000s	494.53 current LCU per US$ of GDP	0 current LCU per US$ of GDP	1,329 current LCU per US$ of GDP	10
2010s	493.28 current LCU per US$ of GDP	372.48 current LCU per US$ of GDP	580.03 current LCU per US$ of GDP	10
2020s	537.94 current LCU per US$ of GDP	493.28 current LCU per US$ of GDP	600.45 current LCU per US$ of GDP	6

Countries ranked near Iraq

13 Uganda 835.87 current LCU per US$ of GDP compare
14 Madagascar 728.38 current LCU per US$ of GDP compare
15 Cambodia 709.25 current LCU per US$ of GDP compare
17 Tanzania, United Republic of 503.93 current LCU per US$ of GDP compare
18 Malawi 492.39 current LCU per US$ of GDP compare
19 Myanmar 465.98 current LCU per US$ of GDP compare

See the full ranking of 195 places →

More population data for Iraq

Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.1891 % change on previous year (2100)
Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -3.65 % change on previous year (2050)
Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.1891 % change on previous year (2100)
Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.3293 % change on previous year (2100)
Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 74,515 Persons (2050)
Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 2.07 Percent per annum (2030)
Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.4379 % change on previous year (2100)
World population growth 0.2% (2100)
Population density 231.84 people per km² (2100)
Number of children under 5, by world region 5.99 million people (2100)

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Frequently asked questions

What is general government total expenditure (current lcu), per unit of gdp in Iraq?: General government total expenditure (current lcu), per unit of gdp in Iraq was 600.45 current LCU per US$ of GDP in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest general government total expenditure (current lcu), per unit of gdp recorded in Iraq?: The highest recorded value was 1,329 current LCU per US$ of GDP in 2004.
What is the lowest general government total expenditure (current lcu), per unit of gdp recorded in Iraq?: The lowest recorded value was 0 current LCU per US$ of GDP in 1980.
How does Iraq rank for general government total expenditure (current lcu), per unit of gdp?: Iraq ranks 16th out of 195 countries with data for 2025.
Is general government total expenditure (current lcu), per unit of gdp rising or falling in Iraq?: Over the last ten years it is up 11.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Iraq data come from?: The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of General government total expenditure (current LCU), per unit of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator: General government total expenditure (current LCU), per unit of GDP
Unit: current LCU per US$ of GDP
Source: Statizoid (derived)
Licence: Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage: 195 places, 8,484 data points, 1980–2025
Last refreshed: 26 August 2026

General government total expenditure (current LCU) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.