6.4.1 Water Use Efficiency (Industries) — Value in Iraq
Iraq: 6.4.1 Water Use Efficiency (Industries) — Value was 30.43 USD/m3 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
6.4.1 Water Use Efficiency (Industries) — Value in Iraq, 2000–2023
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in USD/m3.
Analysis
The most recent figure for 6.4.1 water use efficiency (industries) — value in Iraq is 30.43 USD/m3, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of down 18.2% on the previous year and down 9.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 6.4.1 water use efficiency (industries) — value in Iraq peaked at 40.28 USD/m3 in 2014 and was at its lowest, 5.4 USD/m3, in 2003.
Iraq ranks 120th of 161 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.
6.4.1 Water Use Efficiency (Industries) — Value in Iraq, year by year
| Year | USD/m3 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 7.29 USD/m3 | — |
| 2001 | 7.04 USD/m3 | -3.4% |
| 2002 | 6.62 USD/m3 | -6.0% |
| 2003 | 5.4 USD/m3 | -18.4% |
| 2004 | 7.5 USD/m3 | +38.9% |
| 2005 | 8.46 USD/m3 | +12.8% |
| 2006 | 9.35 USD/m3 | +10.5% |
| 2007 | 10.16 USD/m3 | +8.7% |
| 2008 | 12.6 USD/m3 | +24.0% |
| 2009 | 11.82 USD/m3 | -6.2% |
| 2010 | 15.24 USD/m3 | +28.9% |
| 2011 | 21.19 USD/m3 | +39.0% |
| 2012 | 27.27 USD/m3 | +28.7% |
| 2013 | 33.62 USD/m3 | +23.3% |
| 2014 | 40.28 USD/m3 | +19.8% |
| 2015 | 37.92 USD/m3 | -5.9% |
| 2016 | 39.72 USD/m3 | +4.7% |
| 2017 | 19.15 USD/m3 | -51.8% |
| 2018 | 18.24 USD/m3 | -4.8% |
| 2019 | 18.71 USD/m3 | +2.6% |
| 2020 | 17.61 USD/m3 | -5.9% |
| 2021 | 21.06 USD/m3 | +19.6% |
| 2022 | 37.19 USD/m3 | +76.6% |
| 2023 | 30.43 USD/m3 | -18.2% |
Iraq compared with similar countries
- Iraq's 30.43 USD/m3 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 49.41 USD/m3, 62% of the median. (44 countries reporting)
- Iraq's 30.43 USD/m3 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 200.05 USD/m3, 15% of the median. (20 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 8.62 USD/m3 | 5.4 USD/m3 | 12.6 USD/m3 | 10 |
| 2010s | 27.13 USD/m3 | 15.24 USD/m3 | 40.28 USD/m3 | 10 |
| 2020s | 26.57 USD/m3 | 17.61 USD/m3 | 37.19 USD/m3 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Iraq
- 117 Zambia 33.65 USD/m3 compare
- 118 New Zealand 31.9 USD/m3 compare
- 119 Uzbekistan 31.31 USD/m3 compare
- 121 Netherlands (Kingdom of the) 29.86 USD/m3 compare
- 122 Lesotho 27.43 USD/m3 compare
- 123 Guatemala 26.9 USD/m3 compare
More environment data for Iraq
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -38.03 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -26.27 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.549 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.99 °C (2025)
- Wood-based panels — Production, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual 2 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per unit 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per capita 0 Mt CO2e per person (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), annual growth rate 6.65 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 6.4.1 water use efficiency (industries) — value in Iraq?
- 6.4.1 water use efficiency (industries) — value in Iraq was 30.43 USD/m3 in 2023, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest 6.4.1 water use efficiency (industries) — value recorded in Iraq?
- The highest recorded value was 40.28 USD/m3 in 2014.
- What is the lowest 6.4.1 water use efficiency (industries) — value recorded in Iraq?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.4 USD/m3 in 2003.
- How does Iraq rank for 6.4.1 water use efficiency (industries) — value?
- Iraq ranks 120th out of 161 countries with data for 2023.
- Is 6.4.1 water use efficiency (industries) — value rising or falling in Iraq?
- Over the last ten years it is down 9.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iraq data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of 6.4.1 Water Use Efficiency (Industries) — Value. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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