Countries Most Dependent on Natural Resources (2026) (2021)
Source: World Bank·25 countries·Updated 2021
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Libya leads with total natural resources rents (% of gdp) of 61.0%.
Iraq ranks #2 at 43.4%.
Congo, Dem. Rep. ranks #3 at 38.8%.
Congo, Rep. ranks #4 at 37.7%.
Zambia ranks #5 at 35.3%.
Top 25 Countries by Total Natural Resources Rents (% of GDP)
| # | Country | Total Natural Resources Rents (% of GDP) | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Libya | 61.0% | 2021 |
| 2 |  Iraq | 43.4% | 2021 |
| 3 |  Congo, Dem. Rep. | 38.8% | 2021 |
| 4 |  Congo, Rep. | 37.7% | 2021 |
| 5 |  Zambia | 35.3% | 2021 |
| 6 |  Timor-Leste | 34.7% | 2021 |
| 7 |  Guyana | 33.7% | 2021 |
| 8 |  Mongolia | 33.1% | 2021 |
| 9 |  Iran, Islamic Rep. | 30.4% | 2021 |
| 10 |  Angola | 30.0% | 2021 |
| 11 |  Azerbaijan | 29.9% | 2021 |
| 12 |  Kuwait | 29.3% | 2020 |
| 13 |  Oman | 29.2% | 2021 |
| 14 |  Papua New Guinea | 27.4% | 2021 |
| 15 |  Qatar | 27.3% | 2021 |
| 16 |  Kazakhstan | 26.8% | 2021 |
| 17 |  Saudi Arabia | 25.6% | 2021 |
| 18 |  Brunei Darussalam | 24.3% | 2021 |
| 19 |  Equatorial Guinea | 23.5% | 2021 |
| 20 |  Algeria | 22.6% | 2021 |
| 21 |  Liberia | 21.9% | 2021 |
| 22 |  Chad | 21.3% | 2021 |
| 23 |  Uzbekistan | 20.5% | 2021 |
| 24 |  Burkina Faso | 20.1% | 2021 |
| 25 |  Russian Federation | 18.5% | 2021 |
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FAQ
What is the highest total natural resources rents (% of gdp) in 2021?
Libya has the highest total natural resources rents (% of gdp) at 61.0% in 2021.
How many countries are included in this ranking?
This article features the top 25 countries out of 209 with available data. Full rankings available on the indicator page.
Where does this data come from?
Data is sourced from the World Bank. It is updated regularly as new releases become available.