Volume of official development assistance flows for scholarships in Iraq
Iraq: Volume of official development assistance flows for scholarships was 9.88 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Volume of official development assistance flows for scholarships in Iraq, 2006–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for volume of official development assistance flows for scholarships in Iraq is 9.88 million, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 14.0% on the previous year and up 156.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, volume of official development assistance flows for scholarships in Iraq peaked at 195.76 million in 2008 and was at its lowest, 1.03 million, in 2006.
Iraq ranks 38th of 146 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.
Volume of official development assistance flows for scholarships in Iraq, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 1.03 million | — |
| 2007 | 187.66 million | +18140.1% |
| 2008 | 195.76 million | +4.3% |
| 2009 | 10.90 million | -94.4% |
| 2010 | 8.91 million | -18.3% |
| 2011 | 12.81 million | +43.8% |
| 2012 | 12.91 million | +0.8% |
| 2013 | 8.02 million | -37.9% |
| 2014 | 3.85 million | -52.0% |
| 2015 | 6.38 million | +65.6% |
| 2016 | 4.45 million | -30.2% |
| 2017 | 5.66 million | +27.2% |
| 2018 | 7.35 million | +29.8% |
| 2019 | 12.62 million | +71.9% |
| 2020 | 8.39 million | -33.6% |
| 2021 | 11.59 million | +38.3% |
| 2022 | 12.25 million | +5.7% |
| 2023 | 11.48 million | -6.3% |
| 2024 | 9.88 million | -14.0% |
Iraq compared with similar countries
- Iraq's 9.88 million is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 4.04 million, 2.4× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Iraq's 9.88 million is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 18.02 million, 55% of the median. (16 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Volume of official development assistance flows for scholarships 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | +18140.1% | 1.03 million | 187.66 million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 98.84 million | 1.03 million | 195.76 million | 4 |
| 2010s | 8.30 million | 3.85 million | 12.91 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 10.72 million | 8.39 million | 12.25 million | 5 |
Countries ranked near Iraq
More education data for Iraq
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 83.22 (2007)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 89.28 (2007)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 148,363 (2007)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 818,729 (2007)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 55,944 (2007)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 52,985 (2007)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 2.04 million (2007)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 4.86 million (2007)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 1.26 % change on previous year (2004)
Frequently asked questions
- What is volume of official development assistance flows for scholarships in Iraq?
- Volume of official development assistance flows for scholarships in Iraq was 9.88 million in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest volume of official development assistance flows for scholarships recorded in Iraq?
- The highest recorded value was 195.76 million in 2008.
- What is the lowest volume of official development assistance flows for scholarships recorded in Iraq?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.03 million in 2006.
- How does Iraq rank for volume of official development assistance flows for scholarships?
- Iraq ranks 38th out of 146 countries with data for 2024.
- Is volume of official development assistance flows for scholarships rising or falling in Iraq?
- Over the last ten years it is up 156.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iraq data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Volume of official development assistance flows for scholarships, constant US$. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release