In numbers… Iraq is among the most stable Arab countries in terms of inflation rate in 2026
The International Monetary Fund’s 2026 forecast, released on Thursday, revealed a clear divergence in inflation rates among Arab countries, with Iraq maintaining a moderate level of around 3%, placing it among the most relatively stable countries in the region.
A report issued by the International Monetary Fund indicated that Sudan topped the list by a wide margin, with very high inflation reaching 74.1%, followed by Egypt at 13.2%, and Tunisia at 6.5%, in an indication of the continued economic pressures in these countries.
In contrast, Mauritania came in at 4.1%, Qatar at 3.9%, while Iraq came in a middle position, reflecting a relative balance in price movements.
The rest of the Arab countries recorded low rates, including Algeria (2.9%), Kuwait (2.8%), the UAE (2.5%), and Bahrain (2.4%), in addition to Saudi Arabia and Jordan (2.3%).
Oman recorded a rate of 1.7%, while Morocco had the lowest Arab inflation rate at 1.3%.
The figures reflect a clear gap between Arab countries, as some of them suffer from high inflation that puts pressure on living standards, while other countries – including Iraq – maintain relative stability, which enhances the chances of economic balance during the next stage.
Shafaq.com