Asia · Western Asia
Iraq
Republic of Iraq · World’s #54 economy
- Nominal GDP 2025
- $254 billion
- Population 2025
- 47.0 million
- GDP per capita
- $5,410
- GDP growth 2025
- -2.2%
Overview
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Demographics
Age structure (2025)
Macroeconomy
Iraq ranks #54 in the world by nominal GDP (2025). Full ranking →
Business environment & logistics (micro)
The Logistics Performance Index (LPI) and import clearance time are published by the World Bank per survey round; total tax rate comes from the discontinued Doing Business data (2020).
Provinces, states & regions (19)
Governorate: 18 · Region: 1
- Al Anbār IQ-AN
- Al Başrah IQ-BA
- Al Muthanná IQ-MU
- Al Qādisīyah IQ-QA
- An Najaf IQ-NA
- Baghdād IQ-BG
- Bābil IQ-BB
- Dhī Qār IQ-DQ
- Diyālá IQ-DI
- Herêm-î Kurdistan IQ-KR
- Karbalā’ IQ-KA
- Kirkūk IQ-KI
- Maysān IQ-MA
- Nīnawá IQ-NI
- Wāsiţ IQ-WA
- Şalāḩ ad Dīn IQ-SD
- Arbīl IQ-AR
- As Sulaymānīyah IQ-SU
- Dahūk IQ-DA
Source: ISO 3166-2 (Debian iso-codes)
Seaports & logistics
| Port | Harbour size | Harbour type | Cargo pier depth | TEU |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Basrah IQBSR | Medium | river (natural) | — | — |
| Umm Qasr IQUQR | Small | river (natural) | 11.0 m | — |
| Al-Basra Oil Terminal IQMAB | Very small | open roadstead | 23.2 m | — |
| Khawr Al Amaya IQKHA | Very small | open roadstead | 21.6 m | — |
| Khawr Al Zubair IQKAZ | Very small | river (natural) | 7.9 m | — |
| Khawr Al Zubair Lng Terminal IQKAZ | Very small | river (natural) | 3.4 m | — |
6 ports of this country in the World Port Index, ranked by scale (container throughput, harbour size, depth).
FTAs & trade blocs
Vietnam has no FTA with Iraq: MFN rates apply (if a WTO member).
Trade agreements in force (2)
Iraq is party to 2 regional/bilateral trade agreements in force (per the WTO). Agreements with a “Preferential rates” button are FTAs that Vietnam is also party to.
| Agreement | Type / coverage | In force | Partners |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pan-Arab Free Trade Area (PAFTA) | FTA Goods |
1 Jan 1998 |           +5 |
| Global System of Trade Preferences among Developing Countries (GSTP) | PSA Goods |
19 Apr 1989 |           +31 |
Source: WTO Regional Trade Agreements Database (retrieved 14 Oct 2026) plus additional agreements maintained by the administrator. Lists agreements notified to the WTO and in force.
Import regulations
Look up the importing country's duties, technical rules and procedures on the Global Trade Helpdesk (ITC/UNCTAD/WTO), Market Access Map (ITC) and WTO Tariff & Trade Data. Check Vietnam's FTAs with the importing country for preferential rates with valid proof of origin.
Global Trade Helpdesk ↗Market Access Map ↗WTO Tariff & Trade Data ↗
Sourcing from Vietnam
Buyers in Iraq can find Vietnamese suppliers by industry, in the factory directory and at international exhibitions in Vietnam:
Structural Steel
Steel & Metal
Construction Materials
Machinery
Electrical Equipment
Electronics
HVAC
Automotive
Steel & steel structure manufacturing →International exhibitions in VietnamContact
Data: World Bank WDI (CC BY 4.0); mledoze/world-countries (ODbL); i18n-iso-countries (MIT); ISO 3166-2 – Debian iso-codes (LGPL); NGA World Port Index 2019; map @svg-maps/world (CC BY 4.0); flags flag-icons (MIT). For reference only.