Bank Liquid Reserves Statistics in Iraq (2026)
Iraq recorded bank liquid reserves of 53.8% of bank assets in 2024, World Bank World Development Indicators data show. Down from 90% in 2023 to 53.8% in 2024 (−36.2 percentage points). Iraq ranks #3 of 17 economies in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan on this measure, and #13 of 145 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2024)
- 53.8% (2024)
- Bank Liquid Reserves in Iraq as of 2024, the most recent observation in World Bank World Development Indicators data.
- Change since 2023
- −36.2 pp (2024)
- Down from 90% in 2023 to 53.8% in 2024 (−36.2 percentage points).
- Earliest value in this dataset (2004)
- 117.6% (2004)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Down from 117.6% in 2004 to 53.8% in 2024.
- Peak value (2008)
- 188.9% (2008)
- Highest value in the available series; the 2024 value is 53.8%.
- Rank in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan
- #3 of 17 (2024)
- Iraq ranks 3 of 17 countries in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #13 of 145 (2024)
- Iraq ranks 13 of 145 countries with data globally.
- Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan average
- 32.6% (2024)
- Iraq (53.8%) is above the average of 32.6% across the 17 countries in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan with data.
- Bank capital to assets ratio (%) (2023)
- 11.8% (2023)
- Related indicator from World Bank World Development Indicators.
- Internet use in Iraq (2024)
- 81.5% (2024)
- 81.5% of the population in Iraq used the internet in 2024 (World Bank); shown for context only.
- Population (2024)
- 46 million (2024)
- Iraq had a population of 46 million in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Trend, 2004–2024
| Year | % of bank assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 53.8% | −36.2 pp |
| 2023 | 90% | +14.1 pp |
| 2022 | 75.8% | +7.5 pp |
| 2021 | 68.4% | +9.7 pp |
| 2020 | 58.7% | −16.5 pp |
| 2019 | 75.2% | −6.1 pp |
| 2018 | 81.4% | +0.5 pp |
| 2017 | 80.9% | −2.2 pp |
| 2016 | 83.1% | +1.3 pp |
| 2015 | 81.8% | +2.0 pp |
| 2014 | 79.8% | −19.9 pp |
| 2013 | 99.7% | −15.9 pp |
| 2012 | 115.6% | −42.8 pp |
| 2011 | 158.4% | −3.9 pp |
| 2010 | 162.2% | +21.0 pp |
| 2009 | 141.2% | −47.7 pp |
| 2008 | 188.9% | +36.5 pp |
| 2007 | 152.4% | +57.6 pp |
| 2006 | 94.8% | −40.3 pp |
| 2005 | 135.1% | +17.5 pp |
| 2004 | 117.6% | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the latest figure for bank liquid reserves in Iraq?
Bank liquid reserves in Iraq stood at 53.8% of bank assets in 2024, according to World Bank World Development Indicators data.
How recent is the bank liquid reserves data for Iraq?
The most recent observation is from 2024. World Bank World Development Indicators data is reported with a lag, so 2024 is the latest available year for Iraq.
Where does the bank liquid reserves data for Iraq come from?
The data comes from the World Bank World Development Indicators (indicator FD.RES.LIQU.AS.ZS). The latest observation for Iraq is from 2024; the snapshot was retrieved on 2026-06-10.
How has bank liquid reserves in Iraq changed over time?
World Bank World Development Indicators data show a decline from 117.6% in 2004 to 53.8% in 2024.
How does Iraq compare with other countries in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan?
Iraq ranks 3 of 17 countries in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan with data, with 53.8% versus a regional average of 32.6% (latest values per country).
Source & methodology
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators, indicator
FD.RES.LIQU.AS.ZS, retrieved .
Figures are shown exactly as published in the source dataset; only the change column of the trend table is computed from adjacent published values.Read more on the methodology page. All figures are estimates and projections; this is not financial advice.
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