Mobile Money Agents Statistics in Iraq (2026)
Iraq recorded mobile money agent density of 50.8 per 100,000 adults in 2022, IMF Financial Access Survey data show. Up from 42.6 per 100,000 adults in 2020 to 50.8 per 100,000 adults in 2022. Iraq ranks #5 of 6 economies in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan on this measure, and #53 of 58 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2022)
- 50.8 per 100,000 adults (2022)
- Mobile Money Agents in Iraq as of 2022, the most recent observation in IMF Financial Access Survey data.
- Change since 2020
- +19.1% (2022)
- Up from 42.6 per 100,000 adults in 2020 to 50.8 per 100,000 adults in 2022.
- CAGR 2015–2022
- +48.5% per year (2022)
- Compound annual growth rate from 3.2 per 100,000 adults in 2015 to 50.8 per 100,000 adults in 2022.
- Earliest value in this dataset (2015)
- 3.2 per 100,000 adults (2015)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Up from 3.2 per 100,000 adults in 2015 to 50.8 per 100,000 adults in 2022.
- Record high (2022)
- 50.8 per 100,000 adults (2022)
- The 2022 value is the highest in the available IMF Financial Access Survey series for Iraq.
- Rank in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan
- #5 of 6 (2022)
- Iraq ranks 5 of 6 countries in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #53 of 58 (2022)
- Iraq ranks 53 of 58 countries with data globally.
- Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan average
- 312.4 per 100,000 adults (2022)
- Iraq (50.8 per 100,000 adults) is below the average of 312.4 per 100,000 adults across the 6 countries in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan with data.
- Projected 2026 value
- 88.8 per 100,000 adults (2026)
- Projection applies a capped growth rate of 15%/yr — the observed 7-year trend (48.5%/yr) exceeds our ±15%/yr cap; not an official figure.
- Registered mobile money agent outlets (number) (2022)
- 13,964 (2022)
- Related indicator from IMF Financial Access Survey.
- 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, 2015–2022
| Year | per 100,000 adults | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 50.8 | +19.1% |
| 2020 | 42.6 | +134.1% |
| 2019 | 18.2 | +55.2% |
| 2018 | 11.7 | +19.8% |
| 2017 | 9.8 | +12.9% |
| 2016 | 8.7 | +172.5% |
| 2015 | 3.2 | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the latest figure for mobile money agent density in Iraq?
Mobile money agent density in Iraq stood at 50.8 per 100,000 adults in 2022, according to IMF Financial Access Survey data.
How has mobile money agents in Iraq changed over time?
IMF Financial Access Survey data show a rise from 3.2 per 100,000 adults in 2015 to 50.8 per 100,000 adults in 2022.
How does Iraq compare with other countries in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan?
Iraq ranks 5 of 6 countries in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan with data, with 50.8 per 100,000 adults versus a regional average of 312.4 per 100,000 adults (latest values per country).
Where does Iraq rank globally on mobile money agents?
Iraq ranks 53 of 58 countries with data globally, based on the latest IMF Financial Access Survey value for each country.
Source & methodology
Source: IMF Financial Access Survey, indicator
FA57N.PHTADLT_NUM, 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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