Iraq maintains its position among the largest Arab economies in 2025.
Iraq maintains its position among the largest Arab economies in 2025.
2025-08-03 04:42
Shafaq News – Baghdad
Data released by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Sunday showed that Iraq ranked fifth among the largest Arab economies in 2025 in terms of nominal gross domestic product (GDP), with a total of $259.02 billion.
According to the data, Saudi Arabia came in first with $1.083 trillion, followed by the UAE with $548.6 billion, Egypt in third place with $347.59 billion, Algeria in fourth place with $268.88 billion, and Iraq in fifth place with $259.02 billion.
Qatar came in sixth place with $222.78 billion, followed by Morocco with $165.84 billion, Kuwait with $153.1 billion, Oman in ninth place with $103.35 billion, and finally Tunisia in tenth place with $96.29 billion.
These figures indicate a clear disparity in the size of Arab economies. The Gulf states occupy the top positions thanks to their energy resources and massive investments, while the economies of North Africa stand out for their varying demographic and economic weight.
The Iraqi economy continues to maintain its position among the five largest Arab economies despite political, security, and service-related challenges, relying on its oil wealth and geographical location.
With stable oil prices and the government’s drive to diversify its sources of income, Iraq has a real opportunity to strengthen its economic position in the coming years.
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