Iraq Tax Revenue
Tax revenue as % of GDP GC.TAX.TOTL.GD.ZS
1.34%
−0.64% (-32.2%)
Iraq Tax Revenue (2014–2019)
Overview
Iraq's tax revenue stood at 1.34% in 2019, a decline of +0.64% from 2018. Iraq ranked 3rd globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Tax Revenue | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1.34% | −0.64% | #3 |
| 2018 | 1.98% | −0.70% | #4 |
| 2017 | 2.69% | +0.61% | #4 |
| 2016 | 2.08% | +0.76% | #3 |
| 2015 | 1.32% | +0.41% | #3 |
| 2014 | 0.91% | – | #3 |
Detected Pattern
Export Boom Cycle
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Reserves YoY +51.0%
GDP growth 8.0%
C/A balance 20.2%
Occurred 768 times, 546 successful
Analysis
Iraq matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2022. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw tax revenue improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Iraq's tax revenue?▾
Iraq's tax revenue was 1.34% in 2019. Ranked 3rd globally. This represents a 32.2% decrease from the previous year.
What was the highest tax revenue in Iraq?▾
Iraq's tax revenue peaked at 2.69% in 2017.
What was the lowest tax revenue in Iraq?▾
The lowest tax revenue in Iraq was 0.91% in 2014.
How does Iraq rank in tax revenue?▾
Iraq ranks 3rd globally in tax revenue as of 2019.
What is the World Bank indicator code for tax revenue?▾
The World Bank indicator code is GC.TAX.TOTL.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
What is the tax revenue of Iraq in 2019?▾
The tax revenue of Iraq in 2019 was 1.34%. This ranks 3rd in the world.
Cite this page
APA
Iraq Tax Revenue. HistorySaid. Retrieved April 2, 2026, from https://historysaid.com/iraq/tax-revenue
BibTeX
@misc{historysaid_iraq_tax-revenue,
title = {Iraq Tax Revenue},
url = {https://historysaid.com/iraq/tax-revenue},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}