Mobile Money Account Ownership Statistics in Iraq (2026)
As of the 2024 data, 11.9% of adults in Iraq had a mobile money account, per World Bank Global Findex. Up from 4.8% in 2021 to 11.9% in 2024 (+7.1 percentage points). Iraq ranks #7 of 12 economies in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan on this measure, and #66 of 87 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2024)
- 11.9% (2024)
- Mobile Money Account Ownership in Iraq as of 2024, the most recent observation in World Bank Global Findex data.
- Change since 2021
- +7.1 pp (2024)
- Up from 4.8% in 2021 to 11.9% in 2024 (+7.1 percentage points).
- Earliest value in this dataset (2017)
- 4.2% (2017)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Up from 4.2% in 2017 to 11.9% in 2024.
- Record high (2024)
- 11.9% (2024)
- The 2024 value is the highest in the available World Bank Global Findex series for Iraq.
- Rank in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan
- #7 of 12 (2024)
- Iraq ranks 7 of 12 countries in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #66 of 87 (2024)
- Iraq ranks 66 of 87 countries with data globally.
- Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan average
- 12.2% (2024)
- Iraq (11.9%) is below the average of 12.2% across the 12 countries in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan with data.
- Among women (2024)
- 5.9% (2024)
- Value for women in Iraq, same 2024 World Bank Global Findex data.
- Among men (2024)
- 17.4% (2024)
- Value for men in Iraq, same 2024 World Bank Global Findex data.
- Gender gap (women minus men)
- −11.5 pp (2024)
- In 2024, the figure was 5.9% for women and 17.4% for men — 11.5 percentage points lower among women.
- In rural areas (2024)
- 7.1% (2024)
- Value for rural residents of Iraq in 2024.
- Rural gap vs national
- −4.8 pp (2024)
- Rural residents (7.1%) are 4.8 percentage points below the national figure (11.9%).
- Among the poorest 40% (2024)
- 6% (2024)
- Value for adults in the poorest 40% of households in Iraq in 2024.
- Poorest-40% gap vs national
- −5.8 pp (2024)
- The poorest 40% (6%) are 5.8 percentage points below the national figure (11.9%).
- 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, 2017–2024
| Year | % of adults (age 15+) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 11.9% | +7.1 pp |
| 2021 | 4.8% | +0.6 pp |
| 2017 | 4.2% | — |
Frequently asked questions
What share of adults in Iraq had a mobile money account?
11.9% of adults in Iraq had a mobile money account in 2024, according to World Bank Global Findex data.
How recent is the mobile money account ownership data for Iraq?
The most recent observation is from 2024. World Bank Global Findex data is reported with a lag, so 2024 is the latest available year for Iraq.
Where does the mobile money account ownership data for Iraq come from?
The data comes from the World Bank Global Findex (indicator mobileaccount.t.d). The latest observation for Iraq is from 2024; the snapshot was retrieved on 2026-06-10.
How has mobile money account ownership in Iraq changed over time?
World Bank Global Findex data show a rise from 4.2% in 2017 to 11.9% in 2024.
How does Iraq compare with other countries in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan?
Iraq ranks 7 of 12 countries in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan with data, with 11.9% versus a regional average of 12.2% (latest values per country).
Source & methodology
Source: World Bank Global Findex, indicator
mobileaccount.t.d, 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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