Military spending per armed forces personnel in Iraq
Iraq: Military spending per armed forces personnel was 11,555 constant 2024 US$ in 2020. ◆ Volatile
Military spending per armed forces personnel in Iraq, 2004–2020
Source: Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (2026); The Military Balance - International Institute for Strategic Studies, via World Bank (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in constant 2024 US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for military spending per armed forces personnel in Iraq is 11,555 constant 2024 US$, measured in 2020.
The figure is down 44.8% on the previous year and up 123.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, military spending per armed forces personnel in Iraq peaked at 42,675 constant 2024 US$ in 2015 and was at its lowest, 3,850 constant 2024 US$, in 2006.
That places Iraq 119th out of 160 countries with data for 2020, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 7,807 constant 2024 US$ | 3,850 constant 2024 US$ | 11,694 constant 2024 US$ | 6 |
| 2010s | 23,009 constant 2024 US$ | 5,056 constant 2024 US$ | 42,675 constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 11,555 constant 2024 US$ | 11,555 constant 2024 US$ | 11,555 constant 2024 US$ | 1 |
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- 121 Mauritania 10,935 constant 2024 US$ compare
- 122 Iran 10,059 constant 2024 US$ compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is military spending per armed forces personnel in Iraq?
- Military spending per armed forces personnel in Iraq was 11,555 constant 2024 US$ in 2020, according to Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (2026); The Military Balance - International Institute for Strategic Studies, via World Bank (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest military spending per armed forces personnel recorded in Iraq?
- The highest recorded value was 42,675 constant 2024 US$ in 2015.
- What is the lowest military spending per armed forces personnel recorded in Iraq?
- The lowest recorded value was 3,850 constant 2024 US$ in 2006.
- How does Iraq rank for military spending per armed forces personnel?
- Iraq ranks 119th out of 160 countries with data for 2020.
- Is military spending per armed forces personnel rising or falling in Iraq?
- Over the last ten years it is up 123.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iraq data come from?
- The figures come from Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (2026); The Military Balance - International Institute for Strategic Studies, via World Bank (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Military spending per armed forces personnel. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Total military expenditure divided by armed forces personnel. This data is expressed in US dollars. It is adjusted for inflation but does not account for differences in the cost of living between countries.