Direct investment, Net acquisition of financial assets, Assets in Iraq
Iraq: Direct investment, Net acquisition of financial assets, Assets was 438.70 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Direct investment, Net acquisition of financial assets, Assets in Iraq, 2005–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2024, direct investment, net acquisition of financial assets, assets in Iraq stood at 438.70 million.
That represents a change of up 53.3% on the previous year and up 81.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, direct investment, net acquisition of financial assets, assets in Iraq peaked at 490.00 million in 2012 and was at its lowest, 7.90 million, in 2007.
Iraq ranks 68th of 191 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Direct investment, Net acquisition of financial assets, Assets in Iraq, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 88.70 million | — |
| 2006 | 305.00 million | +243.9% |
| 2007 | 7.90 million | -97.4% |
| 2008 | 33.60 million | +325.3% |
| 2009 | 71.90 million | +114.0% |
| 2010 | 124.90 million | +73.7% |
| 2011 | 366.00 million | +193.0% |
| 2012 | 490.00 million | +33.9% |
| 2013 | 227.10 million | -53.7% |
| 2014 | 241.50 million | +6.3% |
| 2015 | 147.70 million | -38.8% |
| 2016 | 304.30 million | +106.0% |
| 2017 | 77.80 million | -74.4% |
| 2018 | 188.40 million | +142.2% |
| 2019 | 194.20 million | +3.1% |
| 2020 | 147.20 million | -24.2% |
| 2021 | 134.60 million | -8.6% |
| 2022 | 238.30 million | +77.0% |
| 2023 | 286.20 million | +20.1% |
| 2024 | 438.70 million | +53.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 101.42 million | 7.90 million | 305.00 million | 5 |
| 2010s | 236.19 million | 77.80 million | 490.00 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 249.00 million | 134.60 million | 438.70 million | 5 |
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More financial sector data for Iraq
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0016 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 8.44 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0011 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 6.17 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0016 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 8.44 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is direct investment, net acquisition of financial assets, assets in Iraq?
- Direct investment, net acquisition of financial assets, assets in Iraq was 438.70 million in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest direct investment, net acquisition of financial assets, assets recorded in Iraq?
- The highest recorded value was 490.00 million in 2012.
- What is the lowest direct investment, net acquisition of financial assets, assets recorded in Iraq?
- The lowest recorded value was 7.90 million in 2007.
- How does Iraq rank for direct investment, net acquisition of financial assets, assets?
- Iraq ranks 68th out of 191 countries with data for 2024.
- Is direct investment, net acquisition of financial assets, assets rising or falling in Iraq?
- Over the last ten years it is up 81.7%. 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 Direct investment, Net acquisition of financial assets, Assets (US dollar). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The World and Country Group Aggregates (historically called BOPSY) is an annual publication, released each November, of major balance of payments and international investment position components for countries, country groups, and the world.