Public Debt in Iraq
In the decade leading to 2022, public debt in Iraq averaged 52.4% of GDP, above the Middle East & North Africa average of 40.7% of GDP. In 2022, public debt was 44.9% of GDP in Iraq. For more public debt information, visit our dedicated page.
Iraq Public Debt Chart
Note: This chart displays Public Debt (% of GDP) for Iraq from 2023 to 2022.
Source: Macrobond.
Iraq Public Debt Data
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Debt (% of GDP) | 43.4 | 76.5 | 57.6 | 40.0 | 44.5 |
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