Iraq’s domestic public debt continued to climb, reaching IQD 113.485 trillion at the end of August 2026, compared with IQD 109.516 trillion at the end of July, an increase of IQD 3.969 trillion in one month, according to data issued by the Central Bank of Iraq.
The figures indicate that domestic debt increased by approximately IQD 22.97 trillion compared with the end of 2025, when it stood at IQD 90.515 trillion. This represents a growth rate of around 25.4% over the first eight months of the current year.
Regarding the debt components, claims involving the Ministry of Finance in favor of the Central Bank of Iraq reached IQD 76.499 trillion at the end of August, up from IQD 72.499 trillion in July.
Treasury transfers totaled IQD 8.711 trillion, while loans amounted to IQD 18.945 trillion and government bonds reached IQD 9.330 trillion.
