Military spending, per square kilometre in Iraq
Iraq: Military spending, per square kilometre was 14,884 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
14,884 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre
Change on year
down 4.9%
World rank
65th
of 171 countries
All-time high
72,720 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre
in 1984
All-time low
1,183 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre
in 1961
Years of data
63
1961–2023
Military spending, per square kilometre in Iraq, 1961–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre.
Analysis
The most recent figure for military spending, per square kilometre in Iraq is 14,884 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of down 4.9% on the previous year and down 57.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, military spending, per square kilometre in Iraq peaked at 72,720 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre in 1984 and was at its lowest, 1,183 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre, in 1961.
Iraq ranks 65th of 171 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.
Military spending, per square kilometre in Iraq, year by year
| Year | constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 1,183 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | — |
| 1962 | 1,241 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +5.0% |
| 1963 | 1,879 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +51.4% |
| 1964 | 2,132 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +13.5% |
| 1965 | 2,492 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +16.9% |
| 1966 | 2,773 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +11.3% |
| 1967 | 3,124 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +12.7% |
| 1968 | 3,857 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +23.5% |
| 1969 | 4,627 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +20.0% |
| 1970 | 4,868 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +5.2% |
| 1971 | 5,010 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +2.9% |
| 1972 | 5,121 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +2.2% |
| 1973 | 7,515 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +46.7% |
| 1974 | 13,123 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +74.6% |
| 1975 | 18,066 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +37.7% |
| 1976 | 12,276 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -32.0% |
| 1977 | 12,314 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +0.3% |
| 1978 | 12,392 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +0.6% |
| 1979 | 19,224 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +55.1% |
| 1980 | 21,713 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +12.9% |
| 1981 | 35,336 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +62.7% |
| 1982 | 48,905 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +38.4% |
| 1983 | 65,769 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +34.5% |
| 1984 | 72,720 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +10.6% |
| 1985 | 60,695 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -16.5% |
| 1986 | 59,808 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -1.5% |
| 1987 | 65,648 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +9.8% |
| 1988 | 55,530 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -15.4% |
| 1989 | 50,055 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -9.9% |
| 1990 | 40,820 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -18.4% |
| 1991 | 36,117 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -11.5% |
| 1992 | 11,938 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -66.9% |
| 1993 | 10,068 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -15.7% |
| 1994 | 8,797 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -12.6% |
| 1995 | 6,865 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -22.0% |
| 1996 | 4,560 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -33.6% |
| 1997 | 4,753 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +4.2% |
| 1998 | 5,057 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +6.4% |
| 1999 | 4,987 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -1.4% |
| 2000 | 4,575 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -8.2% |
| 2001 | 4,711 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +3.0% |
| 2002 | 4,563 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -3.2% |
| 2003 | 4,160 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -8.8% |
| 2004 | 3,761 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -9.6% |
| 2005 | 4,234 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +12.6% |
| 2006 | 4,624 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +9.2% |
| 2007 | 6,369 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +37.7% |
| 2008 | 8,672 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +36.2% |
| 2009 | 10,251 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +18.2% |
| 2010 | 12,958 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +26.4% |
| 2011 | 23,208 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +79.1% |
| 2012 | 28,829 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +24.2% |
| 2013 | 35,106 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +21.8% |
| 2014 | 38,881 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +10.8% |
| 2015 | 42,431 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | +9.1% |
| 2016 | 37,978 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -10.5% |
| 2017 | 37,690 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -0.8% |
| 2018 | 32,421 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -14.0% |
| 2019 | 30,078 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -7.2% |
| 2020 | 22,229 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -26.1% |
| 2021 | 17,374 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -21.8% |
| 2022 | 15,652 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -9.9% |
| 2023 | 14,884 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | -4.9% |
Iraq compared with similar countries
- Iraq's 14,884 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 6,982 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre, 2.1× the median. (49 countries reporting)
- Iraq's 14,884 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 16,794 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre, 89% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 2,590 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 1,183 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 4,627 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 9 |
| 1970s | 10,991 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 4,868 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 19,224 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1980s | 53,618 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 21,713 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 72,720 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1990s | 13,396 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 4,560 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 40,820 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2000s | 5,592 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 3,761 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 10,251 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2010s | 31,958 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 12,958 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 42,431 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2020s | 17,535 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 14,884 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 22,229 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre | 4 |
Countries ranked near Iraq
- 62 Pakistan 16,042 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 63 Thailand 15,242 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 64 Serbia 14,886 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 66 Mauritius 14,489 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 67 Malaysia 14,250 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 68 Panama 14,006 constant 2022 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 military spending, per square kilometre in Iraq?
- Military spending, per square kilometre in Iraq was 14,884 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest military spending, per square kilometre recorded in Iraq?
- The highest recorded value was 72,720 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre in 1984.
- What is the lowest military spending, per square kilometre recorded in Iraq?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,183 constant 2022 US$ per square kilometre in 1961.
- How does Iraq rank for military spending, per square kilometre?
- Iraq ranks 65th out of 171 countries with data for 2023.
- Is military spending, per square kilometre rising or falling in Iraq?
- Over the last ten years it is down 57.6%. 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 Military spending, per square kilometre. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Military spending 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.
Military spending ÷ Land area (sq. km)
Computed from
- Military spending Barnum et al. – Global Military Spending Dataset (2025) – with minor 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
Military spending 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.