Iraq Government Revenue
General government revenue as % of GDP GGR_NGDP
Iraq's government revenue was 37.96% in 2025, ranked 47th globally. This represents a 2.0% decrease from 2024. Data from IMF WEO, covering 2004–2025.
Overview
Iraq's government revenue stood at 37.96% in 2025, a decline of +0.77% from 2024. The IMF projects 37.96% by 2025. Iraq ranked 47th globally.
Iraq’s government revenue has declined markedly since the early 2000s, falling from an all‑time peak of 67.27 percent of GDP in 2005 to a trough of 27.92 percent in 2016, before modestly recovering to 37.96 percent in 2025, ranking 47th globally. The sharp drop after 2005 reflected the combined impact of security‑related disruptions, oil price volatility and fiscal deficits, while the 2016 low coincided with the collapse of oil exports amid regional conflict and reduced production capacity. By 2025, revenue as a share of GDP is comparable to peers such as Israel (37.42) and New Zealand (37.39), suggesting a partial convergence with middle‑income economies that rely heavily on commodity exports. The upward movement since the trough indicates that higher oil prices and gradual diversification of tax bases could sustain a modest rise, but any sustained improvement will depend on political stability and the successful implementation of fiscal reforms.
Data & projection
| Year | Government Revenue | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2030* IMF | 35.58% | - | - |
| 2029* IMF | 35.79% | - | - |
| 2028* IMF | 35.98% | - | - |
| 2027* IMF | 36.03% | - | - |
| 2026* IMF | 35.79% | - | - |
| 2025* IMF | 37.96% | - | - |
| 2025 | 37.96% | −0.77% | #47 |
| 2024 | 38.74% | −1.29% | #48 |
| 2023 | 40.03% | −2.01% | #43 |
| 2022 | 42.04% | +6.09% | #30 |
| 2021 | 35.95% | +6.90% | #52 |
| 2020 | 29.05% | −6.43% | #71 |
| 2019 | 35.48% | −3.33% | #54 |
| 2018 | 38.81% | +4.84% | #42 |
| 2017 | 33.97% | +6.05% | #56 |
| 2016 | 27.92% | −2.71% | #82 |
| 2015 | 30.63% | −7.52% | #73 |
| 2014 | 38.15% | −4.04% | #42 |
| 2013 | 42.19% | −4.80% | #31 |
| 2012 | 46.99% | −1.13% | #19 |
| 2011 | 48.11% | +2.72% | #16 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Iraq matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2022. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw government revenue improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Iraq's government revenue was 37.96% in 2025. Ranked 47th globally. This represents a 2.0% decrease from the previous year.
Iraq's government revenue peaked at 67.27% in 2005.
The lowest government revenue in Iraq was 27.92% in 2016.
Iraq ranks 47th globally in government revenue as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GGR_NGDP. Data sourced from IMF WEO.
Iraq's government revenue is projected to reach 37.96% by 2025 based on IMF projection.
The government revenue of Iraq in 2025 was 37.96%. This ranks 47th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_iraq_government-revenue,
title = {Iraq Government Revenue},
url = {https://historysaid.com/iraq/government-revenue/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}