Iraq—Government Expenditure (% of GDP)
Latest Value
27.6%
2019
YoY Change
+12.8%
2018 → 2019
Maximum
27.6%
2019
Minimum
24.5%
2018
CAGR
+1.4%
6 years
Last
27.6%
Previous
24.5%
Highest
27.6%
Lowest
24.5%
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Iraq's government expenditure (% of gdp) was 27.6% in 2019. This represents a +12.8% change from 2018. Over the past 6 years, the highest recorded value was 27.6% (2019) and the lowest was 24.5% (2018). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 27.6% | +12.8% |
| 2018 | 24.5% | -5.7% |
| 2017 | 26.0% | -2.2% |
| 2016 | 26.6% | -1.7% |
| 2015 | 27.0% | +5.1% |
| 2014 | 25.7% |
Top Countries — Government Expenditure (% of GDP)
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nauru | 103.6% | 2020 |
| 2 | Kiribati | 84.6% | 2023 |
| 3 | Ukraine | 65.6% | 2023 |
| 4 | Marshall Islands | 59.4% | 2020 |
| 5 | Palau | 58.3% | 2020 |
| 6 | Timor-Leste | 52.5% | 2022 |
| 7 | Greece | 47.3% | 2023 |
| 8 | Italy | 47.3% | 2023 |
| 9 | France | 47.3% | 2023 |
| 10 | Austria | 46.0% | 2023 |