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Economy of Iraq vs Mongolia compared: GDP & Debt

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Iraq has a GDP of $280B compared to $23.8B for Mongolia, ranking 50/197 and 121/197 by economy size, respectively.

Iraq has $130B in government debt (46.5% of GDP), compared to $10.5B (44.1% of GDP) in Mongolia.

Iraq vs Mongolia GDP by year

Iraq
Mongolia
1x
Year GDP, current $
Iraq Mongolia
2024 $279,641,257,615 $23,794,540,025
2023 $268,881,051,644 $20,325,121,394
2022 $287,372,232,138 $17,146,471,714
2021 $209,691,945,713 $15,286,441,738
2020 $180,898,797,517 $13,312,981,429
2019 $233,636,097,800 $14,206,359,018
2018 $227,367,469,034 $13,178,094,720
2017 $187,217,660,051 $11,480,847,741
2016 $166,743,557,748 $11,181,350,649
2015 $166,774,104,959 $11,619,892,591
2014 $228,415,656,175 $12,226,514,668
2013 $234,637,675,129 $12,582,122,604
2012 $218,002,476,129 $12,292,770,632
2011 $185,749,664,444 $10,409,797,378
2010 $138,516,722,650 $7,189,481,999
2009 $111,657,580,326 $4,583,850,368
2008 $131,614,434,154 $5,623,216,608
2007 $88,837,057,320 $4,234,999,704
2006 $65,147,051,918 $3,414,055,662
2005 $50,065,104,668 $2,523,471,601
2004 $36,633,669,269 $1,992,066,808
2003 $21,921,569,479 $1,595,297,356
2002 $32,928,454,672 $1,396,555,720
2001 $36,176,430,129 $1,267,997,934
2000 $48,364,250,944 $1,136,896,124
1999 $36,881,601,584 $1,057,408,589
1998 $20,617,405,044 $1,124,440,205
1997 $20,764,857,056 $1,180,934,203
1996 $10,433,698,621 $1,345,719,472
1995 $12,894,029,888 $1,452,165,005
1994 $3,991,349,283 $925,817,092
1993 $1,031,944,881 $768,401,634
1992 $553,671,958 $1,317,611,864
1991 $407,796,350 $2,379,018,326
1990 $180,408,064,516 $2,560,785,660
1989 $65,831,935,484 $3,576,966,800
1988 $62,684,516,129 $3,204,461,567
1987 $56,774,193,548 $3,020,611,600
1986 $47,264,516,129 $2,896,178,867
1985 $48,425,161,290 $2,186,505,475
1984 $46,938,387,097 $2,098,734,600
1983 $40,712,903,226 $2,725,736,633
1982 $42,382,333,333 $2,552,401,933
1981 $37,823,000,000 $2,310,099,100
1980 $52,569,000,000 $2,101,394,100
1979 $37,816,457,839 -
1978 $23,762,275,652 -
1977 $19,838,130,715 -
1976 $17,754,825,601 -
1975 $13,458,516,763 -
1974 $11,516,762,614 -
1973 $5,134,367,778 -
1972 $4,113,848,002 -
1971 $3,865,346,535 -
1970 $3,281,318,687 -
1969 $3,007,758,797 -
1968 $2,896,598,841 -
1967 $2,551,522,656 -
1966 $2,530,306,096 -
1965 $2,335,785,506 -
1964 $2,136,408,198 -
1963 $1,805,901,510 -
1962 $1,784,174,541 -
1961 $1,671,960,965 -
1960 $1,537,252,193 -

Data sources: World Bank | Economy & Growth (1960–2024, retrieved 2026-04-06).

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GDP per capita in Iraq vs Mongolia by year

Iraq
GDP per capita

GDP per capita, PPP
Mongolia
GDP per capita

GDP per capita, PPP
1x
Year Current $
Iraq Mongolia
GDP per capita GDP per capita, PPP GDP per capita GDP per capita, PPP
2024 $6,074 $14,464 $6,751 $19,145
2023 $5,965 $14,653 $5,839 $18,005
2022 $6,521 $14,391 $4,994 $16,402
2021 $4,868 $12,732 $4,518 $14,792
2020 $4,295 $10,574 $4,001 $13,693
2019 $5,672 $12,249 $4,348 $13,605
2018 $5,647 $12,034 $4,108 $12,317
2017 $4,759 $10,192 $3,646 $11,096
2016 $4,334 $9,079 $3,620 $10,511
2015 $4,440 $9,334 $3,839 $10,458
2014 $6,249 $13,168 $4,126 $10,900
2013 $6,650 $14,669 $4,340 $10,442
2012 $6,478 $14,402 $4,329 $10,152
2011 $5,776 $12,912 $3,736 $8,862
2010 $4,462 $12,186 $2,625 $7,532
2009 $3,715 $11,687 $1,703 $7,119
2008 $4,543 $11,657 $2,127 $7,297
2007 $3,129 $10,783 $1,628 $6,678
2006 $2,277 $10,223 $1,330 $5,977
2005 $1,762 $9,457 $995 $5,406
2004 $1,328 $9,290 $794 $4,942
2003 $818 $6,068 $643 $4,399
2002 $1,266 $9,682 $570 $4,083
2001 $1,436 $10,720 $524 $3,889
2000 $1,980 $10,628 $476 $3,740
1999 $1,560 $9,194 $449 $3,664
1998 $901 $7,964 $484 $3,555
1997 $936 $6,020 $515 $3,449
1996 $485 $5,034 $596 $3,310
1995 $619 $4,598 $653 $3,229
1994 $198.2 $4,560 $423 $3,021
1993 $53.7 $4,509 $355 $2,929
1992 $30.3 $3,547 $608 $2,951
1991 $23 $2,694 $1,099 $3,183
1990 $10,261 - $1,220 $3,479
1989 $3,791 - $1,684 -
1988 $3,707 - $1,543 -
1987 $3,436 - $1,493 -
1986 $2,940 - $1,469 -
1985 $3,088 - $1,138 -
1984 $3,066 - $1,120 -
1983 $2,743 - $1,490 -
1982 $2,942 - $1,430 -
1981 $2,700 - $1,325 -
1980 $3,868 - $1,235 -
1979 $2,871 - - -
1978 $1,863 - - -
1977 $1,609 - - -
1976 $1,489 - - -
1975 $1,166 - - -
1974 $1,031 - - -
1973 $476 - - -
1972 $394 - - -
1971 $384 - - -
1970 $337 - - -
1969 $320 - - -
1968 $319 - - -
1967 $290.6 - - -
1966 $298.2 - - -
1965 $284.8 - - -
1964 $269.4 - - -
1963 $235.5 - - -
1962 $240.7 - - -
1961 $232.4 - - -
1960 $218.9 - - -

Data sources: World Bank | Economy & Growth (1960–2024, retrieved 2026-04-06).

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Iraq's GDP per capita is $6,074, ranking 113/197, compared to $6,751 in Mongolia, ranking 105/197. Adjusted for purchasing power (GDP per capita PPP), Iraq ranks 115th at $14,464, while Mongolia ranks 98th at $19,145.

Economic indicators

Iraq Mongolia
Gross domestic product
$280B
2024
$23.8B
2024
GDP rank
50/197
2024
121/197
2024
GDP growth
-1.55%
2023-2024
5.12%
2023-2024
GDP per capita
$6,074
2024
$6,751
2024
GDP per capita rank
113/197
2024
105/197
2024
GDP per capita, PPP
$14,464
2024
$19,145
2024
GDP per capita PPP rank
115/197
2024
98/197
2024
Government debt
$130B
2024
$10.5B
2024
Debt-to-GDP ratio
46.5%
2024
44.1%
2024
Government debt per person
$2,822
2024
$2,974
2024
Government debt per person rank
105/185
2024
101/185
2024
Average annual personal income after taxes
$5,928
2026
$5,311
2026
Income share by richest 10%
24.2%
2023
24.6%
2022
Income share by poorest 10%
3.7%
2023
3.4%
2022
Government expenditure, % of GDP
42.9%
2024
37.5%
2024
Consumer prices inflation
-12.3%
2023-2024
6.2%
2023-2024
Central bank interest rate n/a
12%
2025
Unemployment rate
16.2%
2021
5.81%
2024
Population
48289334
3620317

Spending and national debt comparison by year

Iraq
Spending

Debt
Mongolia
Spending

Debt
1x
Year % of GDP
Iraq Mongolia
Government spending Government debt Government spending Government debt
2024 42.9% 46.5% 37.5% 44.1%
2023 41.2% 42.1% 31.9% 46.7%
2022 33.9% 39% 33.7% 64.6%
2021 36.3% 54.7% 35.9% 67.4%
2020 41.9% 72.5% 37.1% 83.4%
2019 34.7% 41.7% 30.8% 66.8%
2018 31.1% 44.4% 28.4% 76.5%
2017 35.5% 55.9% 32.2% 86.9%
2016 42.4% 60.3% 39.7% 78.7%
2015 43.5% 48.3% 31.2% 50.5%
2014 43.8% 27.6% 32.1% 44%
2013 48.2% 32% 32.2% 49.4%
2012 42.9% 34.8% 36.1% 43.7%
2011 43.4% 40.7% 37.9% 32.7%
2010 49.6% 53.5% 31.6% 31%
2009 61.1% 87.4% 35.5% 48.5%
2008 57.3% 74.2% 37.6% 31%
2007 44% 117.1% 35.3% 36.1%
2006 50.3% 143.2% 26.2% 40.9%
2005 63.2% 227.3% 25.1% 55.9%
2004 91.5% 344% 31.8% 75%
2003 - - 33.7% 90%
2002 - - 35.5% 72%
2001 - - 35.2% 69.2%
2000 - - 34.5% 79.3%
1999 - - 33.2% 103.7%
1998 - - 36.2% 77.5%
1997 - - 30.8% 61%
1996 - - 28.6% 49.7%
1995 - - 26.6% 40.2%
1994 - - 32.2% 57.6%
1993 - - 38.3% 57.8%
1992 - - 29.1% 29.3%
1991 - - 46% -
1990 - - 51.7% -

Data sources: International Monetary Fund (IMF) | Fiscal Monitor (1990–2024, retrieved 2026-02-20); International Monetary Fund (IMF) | Public Finances in Modern History (1992–2005, retrieved 2026-02-20).

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In 2024, Iraq's government spending was $120B, accounting for 42.9% of its GDP, while Mongolia spent $8.92B, or 37.5% of GDP.

Debt-to-GDP ratio is 46.5% in Iraq and 44.1% in Mongolia, ranking 117/185 and 122/185, respectively.

Government deficit by year

Deficit/surplus
Iraq

Mongolia
1x
Year Deficit/surplus, % of GDP
Iraq Mongolia
2024 -4.14% 1.39%
2023 -1.14% 2.73%
2022 8.1% 0.67%
2021 -0.38% -3.05%
2020 -12.8% -9.24%
2019 0.83% 1%
2018 7.69% 2.85%
2017 -1.52% -3.72%
2016 -14.4% -15.3%
2015 -12.8% -5.04%
2014 -5.63% -3.73%
2013 -6.06% -0.93%
2012 4.09% -6.24%
2011 4.74% -4.01%
2010 -4.18% 0.43%
2009 -14.9% -5.2%
2008 -0.86% -4.52%
2007 9.98% 2.64%
2006 10.7% 7.58%
2005 4.07% 2.43%
2004 -35.4% -1.62%
2003 - -3.38%
2002 - -4.74%
2001 - -4.33%
2000 - -5.82%
1999 - -9.91%
1998 - -12.3%
1997 - -8.09%
1996 - -6.88%
1995 - -4.97%
1994 - -9.74%
1993 - -13.3%
1992 - -8.1%
1991 - -6.37%
1990 - -9.37%

Data sources: International Monetary Fund (IMF) | Fiscal Monitor (1990–2024, retrieved 2026-02-20).

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In 2024, Iraq's government deficit, the difference between spending and revenue, was $11.6B, equivalent to 4.14% of GDP. This compares to Mongolia's surplus of $332M, or 1.39% of GDP.

Over the past 21 years, Iraq recorded a fiscal deficit in 13 of those years, while Mongolia ran a deficit in 12 years. On average, Iraq posted an annual deficit equal to 3.05% of GDP, compared to deficit of 1.95% of GDP for Mongolia.

Inflation comparison by year

Inflation
Iraq

Mongolia
1x
Year Consumer prices inflation
Iraq Mongolia
2024 -12.3% 6.2%
2023 4.36% 10.4%
2022 4.99% 15.1%
2021 6.04% 7.4%
2020 0.57% 3.7%
2019 -0.2% 7.3%
2018 0.37% 6.8%
2017 0.18% 4.3%
2016 0.56% 0.8%
2015 1.39% 6.8%
2014 2.24% 12.9%
2013 1.88% 10.6%
2012 6.09% 13.8%
2011 5.8% 8.8%
2010 2.88% 8.3%
2009 6.87% 7.6%
2008 12.7% 28%
2007 -10.1% 9.6%
2006 53.2% 4.4%
2005 37% 12.6%
2004 27% 8.3%
2003 33.6% 5.2%
2002 19.3% 0.9%
2001 16.4% 6.4%
2000 4.98% 11.3%
1999 12.6% 7.6%
1998 14.8% 9.5%
1997 23.1% 30%

Data sources: International Monetary Fund (IMF) | World Economic Outlook (1997–2024, retrieved 2026-02-20); World Bank | Economy & Growth (1997–2024, retrieved 2026-04-06).

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Over the past 28 years, Iraq has recorded an average annual inflation rate of 9.86%, compared with 9.45% in Mongolia. In 2024, inflation was -12.3% in Iraq and 6.2% in Mongolia.

Balance of trade

Iraq Mongolia
Current account balance
$8.37B
2024
-$2.49B
2024
Current account balance ranking
24/190
2024
149/190
2024
Current account balance, % of GDP
+2.99%
2024
-10.4%
2024
Goods imports
$74.3B
2024
$11.7B
2024
Goods exports
$101B
2024
$14.7B
2024
Service imports
$30.2B
2024
$4.92B
2024
Service exports
$10.2B
2024
$1.6B
2024
Imports of goods and services, % of GDP
33.2%
2024
69.7%
2024
Exports of goods and services, % of GDP
37.5%
2024
68.7%
2024

Economic freedom indices

The indices of economic freedom below are issued by the Heritage Foundation. Higher scores indicate stronger economic health.

Iraq Mongolia
Economic freedom 15.6 63.9
Economic freedom ranking 196/197 76/197
Property rights 8.3 49.2
Government integrity 20.2 35.8
Judicial effectiveness 5.8 54.9
Tax burden 85.5 83.7
Government spending 65.3 64.6
Fiscal health 95.7 96.1
Business freedom 42.8 68.4
Labor freedom 60.6 68.2
Monetary freedom 68.6 72.1
Trade freedom 40 74.4
Investment freedom 10 50
Financial freedom 10 50

Economic freedom comparison by year

Iraq
Mongolia
1x
Year Economic freedom index
Iraq Mongolia
2026 - 63.9
2025 - 62.6
2024 - 60.6
2023 - 61.7
2022 - 63.9
2021 - 62.4
2020 - 55.9
2019 - 55.4
2018 - 55.7
2017 - 54.8
2016 - 59.4
2015 - 59.2
2014 - 58.9
2013 - 61.7
2012 - 61.5
2011 - 59.5
2010 - 60
2009 - 62.8
2008 - 63.6
2007 - 60.3
2006 - 62.4
2005 - 59.7
2004 - 56.5
2003 - 57.7
2002 15.6 56.7
2001 17.2 56
2000 17.2 58.5
1999 17.2 58.6
1998 17.2 57.3
1997 17.2 52.9
1996 17.2 47.4
1995 - 47.8

Data sources: The Heritage Foundation | Economic Freedom Index (1995–2026, retrieved 2026-03-09).

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The Economic Freedom Index for Iraq is 15.6, ranking 196/197, compared to 63.9 for Mongolia, ranking 76/197. The chart above displays a comparison of annual changes in economic freedom indexes.

Other economic metrics

Iraq Mongolia
Services, % of GDP
45.8%
2024
44.3%
2024
Industry, % of GDP
51.6%
2024
38.1%
2024
Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, % of GDP
3.39%
2024
7.29%
2024
GNI, Atlas method
$277B
2024
$19B
2024
GNI per capita, PPP
$14,530
2024
$17,000
2024
Total reserves including gold
$101B
2024
$5.51B
2024
Total reserves ranking
28/177
2024
95/177
2024
Net foreign direct investment
$8.09B
2024
-$2.73B
2024
Net inflows of foreign direct investment
-$7.65B
2024
$2.78B
2024
Net outflows of foreign direct investment
$439M
2024
$55.5M
2024
Servicing debt to the IMF, % of GNI
1.22%
2024
25.7%
2024
Poverty at national poverty lines
17.5%
2023
27.1%
2022
Gross capital formation, % of GDP
28.2%
2024
35.5%
2024

GDP per capita map

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Data sources: World Bank | Economy & Growth (1985–2024, retrieved 2026-04-06); U.S. Census Bureau (1985–2024, retrieved 2026-02-08).

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Data sources:

  1. World Bank | Economy & Growth (1960–2024, retrieved 2026-04-06)
  2. International Monetary Fund (IMF) | Fiscal Monitor (1990–2024, retrieved 2026-02-20)
  3. The Heritage Foundation | Economic Freedom Index (1995–2026, retrieved 2026-03-09)
  4. U.S. Census Bureau (1985–2024, retrieved 2026-02-08)
  5. International Monetary Fund (IMF) | Public Finances in Modern History (1992–2005, retrieved 2026-02-20)
  6. United Nations | World Population Prospects (2026, retrieved 2026-03-10)
  7. LivingCost (2026, retrieved 2025-10-14)

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The current account balance is the sum of net trade in goods and services, net earnings from cross-border investments, and net transfer payments. It reflects a country's economic transactions with the rest of the world and is a fundamental component of the balance of payments. A surplus indicates that a country exports more than it imports, while a deficit shows the opposite.

Gross National Income (GNI) measures a country's total income. It encompasses income earned by residents, businesses, and foreign sources, defined as employee compensation and investment profits. GNI adds product taxes not included elsewhere and subtracts subsidies. It accounts for income from residents working abroad but excludes earnings from foreigners within the country.

A negative value for Net Foreign Direct Investment indicates a country is a net receiver of investments, as foreign inflows exceed outflows after Balance of Payments adjustments. A positive value indicates a net provider, with outflows exceeding inflows. Inflows are credits (increasing foreign claims on domestic assets), while outflows are debits (increasing domestic assets abroad).

Foreign direct investment (FDI, net inflows) shows how much capital foreign investors bring into a country after accounting for any funds that flow back in the opposite direction. It represents the net value of overseas companies establishing, expanding, or financing businesses in the reporting country. A positive number means more capital entered the country than was withdrawn, while a negative number means foreign investors pulled out more than they invested.

Foreign direct investment (FDI, net outflows) shows how much capital residents of a country invest abroad after accounting for any funds that flow back in the opposite direction. It represents the net value of domestic companies establishing, expanding, or financing businesses in other countries. A positive number means more capital was invested abroad than withdrawn, while a negative number means residents pulled back more than they invested.

Principal and interest payments to the IMF in currency, goods, or services on long-term debt expressed as a share of GNI.

Formerly gross domestic investment, gross capital formation measures the share of a country’s economic output invested in fixed assets, including buildings, machinery, and infrastructure. It indicates how much of the economy is devoted to building productive capacity.