Foreign aid received from governments and private foundations, per in Iraq
Iraq: Foreign aid received from governments and private foundations, per was 4,592 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
4,592 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre
Change on year
up 23.2%
World rank
85th
of 168 countries
All-time high
66,749 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre
in 2005
All-time low
3.02 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre
in 1984
Years of data
63
1961–2023
Foreign aid received from governments and private foundations, per in Iraq, 1961–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre.
Analysis
In 2023, foreign aid received from governments and private foundations, per in Iraq stood at 4,592 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre.
That represents a change of up 23.2% on the previous year and up 31.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, foreign aid received from governments and private foundations, per in Iraq peaked at 66,749 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre in 2005 and was at its lowest, 3.02 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre, in 1984.
Iraq ranks 85th of 168 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.
Foreign aid received from governments and private foundations, per in Iraq, year by year
| Year | constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 13.65 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | — |
| 1962 | 40.56 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +197.1% |
| 1963 | 92.11 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +127.1% |
| 1964 | 218.37 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +137.1% |
| 1965 | 207.95 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -4.8% |
| 1966 | 65.87 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -68.3% |
| 1967 | 59.83 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -9.2% |
| 1968 | 37.42 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -37.4% |
| 1969 | 67.9 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +81.4% |
| 1970 | 135.09 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +99.0% |
| 1971 | 251.5 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +86.2% |
| 1972 | 315 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +25.2% |
| 1973 | 163.06 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -48.2% |
| 1974 | 44.82 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -72.5% |
| 1975 | 963.74 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +2050.0% |
| 1976 | 169.55 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -82.4% |
| 1977 | 474.19 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +179.7% |
| 1978 | 411.07 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -13.3% |
| 1979 | 169.85 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -58.7% |
| 1980 | 65.58 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -61.4% |
| 1981 | 1,598 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +2336.2% |
| 1982 | 22.69 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -98.6% |
| 1983 | 39.55 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +74.3% |
| 1984 | 3.02 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -92.4% |
| 1985 | 96.27 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +3089.3% |
| 1986 | 108.95 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +13.2% |
| 1987 | 234.44 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +115.2% |
| 1988 | 49.96 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -78.7% |
| 1989 | 75.95 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +52.0% |
| 1990 | 264.9 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +248.8% |
| 1991 | 2,357 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +789.8% |
| 1992 | 481.94 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -79.6% |
| 1993 | 621.43 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +28.9% |
| 1994 | 993.47 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +59.9% |
| 1995 | 1,199 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +20.7% |
| 1996 | 1,217 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +1.5% |
| 1997 | 786.4 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -35.4% |
| 1998 | 432.73 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -45.0% |
| 1999 | 299.45 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -30.8% |
| 2000 | 417.58 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +39.4% |
| 2001 | 523.2 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +25.3% |
| 2002 | 447.99 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -14.4% |
| 2003 | 8,311 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +1755.1% |
| 2004 | 14,933 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +79.7% |
| 2005 | 66,749 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +347.0% |
| 2006 | 26,955 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -59.6% |
| 2007 | 25,893 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -3.9% |
| 2008 | 24,978 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -3.5% |
| 2009 | 8,744 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -65.0% |
| 2010 | 6,275 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -28.2% |
| 2011 | 5,132 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -18.2% |
| 2012 | 3,149 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -38.6% |
| 2013 | 3,484 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +10.6% |
| 2014 | 3,241 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -7.0% |
| 2015 | 3,921 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +21.0% |
| 2016 | 5,869 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +49.7% |
| 2017 | 7,647 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +30.3% |
| 2018 | 5,756 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -24.7% |
| 2019 | 5,507 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -4.3% |
| 2020 | 5,650 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +2.6% |
| 2021 | 4,313 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -23.7% |
| 2022 | 3,727 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -13.6% |
| 2023 | 4,592 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +23.2% |
Iraq compared with similar countries
- Iraq's 4,592 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 4,433 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre, 1.0× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Iraq's 4,592 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 4,798 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre, 96% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Foreign aid received from governments and private foundations, per in Iraq changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | +3089.3% | 3.02 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 96.27 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre |
| 1981 | +2336.2% | 65.58 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 1,598 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre |
| 1975 | +2050.0% | 44.82 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 963.74 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre |
| 2003 | +1755.1% | 447.99 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 8,311 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre |
| 1991 | +789.8% | 264.9 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 2,357 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 89.3 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 13.65 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 218.37 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 9 |
| 1970s | 309.79 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 44.82 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 963.74 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1980s | 229.4 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 3.02 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 1,598 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1990s | 865.34 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 264.9 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 2,357 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2000s | 17,795 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 417.58 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 66,749 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2010s | 4,998 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 3,149 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 7,647 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2020s | 4,571 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 3,727 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 5,650 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 4 |
Countries ranked near Iraq
- 82 Afghanistan 4,798 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 83 Kenya 4,632 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 84 Slovenia 4,606 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 86 Gibraltar 4,353 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 87 Guatemala 4,274 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 88 Bhutan 4,102 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre compare
More reference data data for Iraq
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.2116 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 3.19 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 7.23 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.3911 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 7.23 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.7096 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.235 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 13.21 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 30.36 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 2.13 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is foreign aid received from governments and private foundations, per in Iraq?
- Foreign aid received from governments and private foundations, per in Iraq was 4,592 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest foreign aid received from governments and private foundations, per recorded in Iraq?
- The highest recorded value was 66,749 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre in 2005.
- What is the lowest foreign aid received from governments and private foundations, per recorded in Iraq?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.02 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre in 1984.
- How does Iraq rank for foreign aid received from governments and private foundations, per?
- Iraq ranks 85th out of 168 countries with data for 2023.
- Is foreign aid received from governments and private foundations, per rising or falling in Iraq?
- Over the last ten years it is up 31.8%. 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 Foreign aid received from governments and private foundations, per square kilometre. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Foreign aid received from governments and private foundations divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Foreign aid received from governments and private foundations ÷ Land area (sq. km)
Computed from
- Foreign aid received from governments and private foundations OECD (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data
- Land area FAOSTAT, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
About this data
Foreign aid received from governments and private foundations divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.