Iraq - Wholesale price index (2010 = 100)
The value for Wholesale price index (2010 = 100) in Iraq was 118.63 as of 1977. As the graph below shows, over the past 17 years this indicator reached a maximum value of 118.63 in 1977 and a minimum value of 61.52 in 1962.
Definition: Wholesale price index refers to a mix of agricultural and industrial goods at various stages of production and distribution, including import duties. The Laspeyres formula is generally used.
Source: International Monetary Fund, International Financial Statistics and data files.
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| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 63.43 |
| 1961 | 63.00 |
| 1962 | 61.52 |
| 1963 | 66.43 |
| 1964 | 67.75 |
| 1965 | 65.65 |
| 1966 | 65.34 |
| 1967 | 70.12 |
| 1968 | 66.82 |
| 1969 | 68.56 |
| 1970 | 75.21 |
| 1971 | 80.03 |
| 1972 | 76.94 |
| 1973 | 80.50 |
| 1974 | 90.57 |
| 1975 | 100.00 |
| 1976 | 111.21 |
| 1977 | 118.63 |
Statistical Concept and Methodology: Wholesale price indexes are based on the prices at the first commercial transaction of commodities that are important in a country's output or consumption. Prices are farm-gate for agricultural commodities and ex-factory for industrial goods. Preference is given to indexes with the broadest coverage of the economy.
Base Period: 2010
Periodicity: Annual
Classification
Topic: Financial Sector Indicators
Sub-Topic: Exchange rates & prices
