Projections released by the International Monetary Fund indicate that Iraq is positioned to record the highest level of economic expansion across the Arab world by the year 2027. The regional financial performance report clarified that the period between 2026 and
2027 carries notable shifts, as Arab petroleum-producing nations faced financial challenges driven by disruptions in maritime shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and reduced supplies. Conversely, the report suggests a recovery across the majority of Arab markets during 2027, coinciding
with the restoration of energy flows to normal levels and stabilized security conditions, placing the Iraqi economy in the top Arab rank for growth rates.
