Explicit fossil fuel subsidies as a share of GDP in Iraq
Iraq: Explicit fossil fuel subsidies as a share of GDP was 5.9% in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Explicit fossil fuel subsidies as a share of GDP in Iraq, 2010–2021
Source: Data from multiple sources compiled by the UN (2023) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
In 2021, explicit fossil fuel subsidies as a share of gdp in Iraq stood at 5.9%.
That represents a change of up 122.9% on the previous year and down 49.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, explicit fossil fuel subsidies as a share of gdp in Iraq peaked at 11.7% in 2011 and was at its lowest, 2.1%, in 2016.
That places Iraq 12th out of 187 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 6.6% | 2.1% | 11.7% | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.3% | 2.7% | 5.9% | 2 |
Countries ranked near Iraq
- 9 Bahrain 6.9% compare
- 10 Egypt 6.2% compare
- 11 Saudi Arabia 6.1% compare
- 13 Tajikistan 5.8% compare
- 14 Kazakhstan 5.4% compare
- 15 Palestine 5.1% compare
More energy & mining data for Iraq
- Fuel imports 22.9% (2014)
- Ores and metals imports 3.4% (2014)
- Ores and metals exports 0.0% (2013)
- Gas production 109.4 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 2,327 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 109.4 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 2,327 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel exports 100.0% (2016)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 61.8% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 69.9% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is explicit fossil fuel subsidies as a share of gdp in Iraq?
- Explicit fossil fuel subsidies as a share of gdp in Iraq was 5.9% in 2021, according to Data from multiple sources compiled by the UN (2023) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest explicit fossil fuel subsidies as a share of gdp recorded in Iraq?
- The highest recorded value was 11.7% in 2011.
- What is the lowest explicit fossil fuel subsidies as a share of gdp recorded in Iraq?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.1% in 2016.
- How does Iraq rank for explicit fossil fuel subsidies as a share of gdp?
- Iraq ranks 12th out of 187 countries with data for 2021.
- Is explicit fossil fuel subsidies as a share of gdp rising or falling in Iraq?
- Over the last ten years it is down 49.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iraq data come from?
- The figures come from Data from multiple sources compiled by the UN (2023) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Explicit fossil fuel subsidies as a share of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Subsidies are pre-tax and for both the production and consumption of fossil fuels. Production subsidies reduce the cost of producing coal, oil or gas. Consumption subsidies cut fuel prices for the end user, such as by fixing the price at the petrol pump so that it is less than the market rate.