Tax revenue (% of GDP) in Iraq in 2019 — 1.34%. Ranked 137 in the world out of 138. Since 2014, the indicator has risen by 0.43 pp.
2014–2019 · % of GDP
How the value compares with the world and the groups this territory belongs to: Iraq
| Year | % | Change, pp |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1.34 | −0.64 pp |
| 2018 | 1.98 | −0.7 pp |
| 2017 | 2.69 | +0.61 pp |
| 2016 | 2.08 | +0.76 pp |
| 2015 | 1.32 | +0.41 pp |
| 2014 | 0.91 | — |
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Central government tax revenue as a percent of GDP, excluding compulsory social contributions and revenue from fines and penalties. A level of 15% of GDP is considered the minimum threshold at which a state is able to provide basic services and infrastructure.
Important: Only the central budget is counted — in federal states the overall tax burden is substantially higher.
Source: World Development Indicators (World Bank), license CC BY 4.0.
How much the state collects in a year — all revenue except foreign grants.
Public Finance Government expenseHow much the state spends in a year — including wages, pensions, benefits and interest on debt.
Economy Government consumption (% of GDP)The share of GDP taken by government final consumption spending.
Public Finance Government debtGross general government debt as a percent of GDP.
