Beer production in Iraq
In 2023 Iraq produced 26,398 t of beer, the 130th largest in the world (0.01% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 6,792%. The record was 68,250 t in 1995.
The 2023 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2023
- 26,398 t
- World rank
- 130 of 164
- 10-year change
- +6,792%
- Record
- 68,250 t
- 1995
Beer in Iraq, 1961–2023 (tonnes)
Iraq compared with the world, 2023
- Share of world total
- 0.01%
- 0.00% in 2013
- 10-year change
- +6,792%
- world −0.8%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 128 | Eritrea | 28,000 | 0.02% |
| 129 | Armenia | 27,552 | 0.01% |
| 130 | Iraq | 26,398 | 0.01% |
| 131 | Luxembourg | 25,300 | 0.01% |
| 132 | Eswatini | 22,500 | 0.01% |
Map of world production of beer
Share of the world total; Iraq is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 26,398 | +58% |
| 2022 | 16,760 | +99% |
| 2021 | 8,443 | +63% |
| 2020 | 5,191 | +460% |
| 2019 | 927 | −70% |
| 2018 | 3,070 | +25% |
| 2017 | 2,459 | +121% |
| 2016 | 1,113 | +176% |
| 2015 | 403 | +13% |
| 2014 | 358 | −6.5% |
| 2013 | 383 | +12% |
| 2012 | 342 | −1.7% |
| 2011 | 348 | −23% |
| 2010 | 454 | — |
| 2009 | 0 | — |
| 2008 | 0 | — |
| 2007 | 0 | — |
| 2006 | 0 | — |
| 2005 | 0 | −100% |
| 2004 | 50,000 | — |
| 2003 | 0 | −100% |
| 2002 | 40,000 | −11% |
| 2001 | 45,000 | −16% |
| 2000 | 53,428 | −0.7% |
| 1999 | 53,811 | +4.7% |
| 1998 | 51,411 | +1.2% |
| 1997 | 50,822 | +1.6% |
| 1996 | 50,000 | −27% |
| 1995 | 68,250 | +4.9% |
| 1994 | 65,065 | +3.2% |
| 1993 | 63,050 | +62% |
| 1992 | 39,000 | +100% |
| 1991 | 19,500 | −67% |
| 1990 | 58,500 | +13% |
| 1989 | 52,000 | +6.7% |
| 1988 | 48,750 | +3.7% |
| 1987 | 47,000 | +6.8% |
| 1986 | 44,000 | +15% |
| 1985 | 38,400 | +2.1% |
| 1984 | 37,600 | +23% |
| 1983 | 30,480 | −2.8% |
| 1982 | 31,350 | +8.1% |
| 1981 | 29,000 | +3.6% |
| 1980 | 28,000 | −2.1% |
| 1979 | 28,600 | +32% |
| 1978 | 21,650 | +33% |
| 1977 | 16,250 | −11% |
| 1976 | 18,200 | −5.7% |
| 1975 | 19,297 | +57% |
| 1974 | 12,300 | −3.1% |
| 1973 | 12,700 | +24% |
| 1972 | 10,238 | +14% |
| 1971 | 8,984 | +9.4% |
| 1970 | 8,215 | +20% |
| 1969 | 6,846 | +13% |
| 1968 | 6,064 | +9.8% |
| 1967 | 5,523 | −2.1% |
| 1966 | 5,640 | +17% |
| 1965 | 4,803 | +26% |
| 1964 | 3,800 | +2.7% |
| 1963 | 3,700 | −2.6% |
| 1962 | 3,800 | −12% |
| 1961 | 4,300 | — |
Trade, 2024
- Imports
- 33,736 t USD 39.4 m
- Importer rank
- 61 of 192
FAOSTAT detailed trade data, release of 23 July 2026; quantities in tonnes, values in current US dollars; exports include re-exports. World exporters and importers
Questions and answers
What is the production of beer in Iraq?
Iraq produced 26,398 t in 2023, 0.01% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Iraq rank in the world for production of beer?
Iraq ranked 130th of 164 countries in 2023. The largest producer was China with 19.7% of the world total.
How has the production of beer in Iraq changed?
It rose by 6,792% between 2013 and 2023, compared with −0.8% for the world. The record was 68,250 t in 1995.
Does Iraq export or import beer of barley, malted?
In 2024 Iraq reported no exports and imports of 33,736 t (USD 39.4 m), according to FAOSTAT trade data.
Where does this data come from?
From FAOSTAT, the statistics database of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations; the 2023 figure for Iraq is imputed by FAO. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.
Other large producers
Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. fao.org/faostat. Licence: CC BY 4.0. Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.