Iraq spent 7.4T dinars monthly on salaries and welfare in H1 2026 Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) — Iraq spent an average of 7.438 trillion IQD (approximately $5.67 billion) per month on civil service salaries and social safety net allocations during the first six months of 2026, according to cumulative state expenditure records released by the Ministry of Finance.
Total operational outlays directed toward public sector compensation and social assistance reached 44.627 trillion IQD over the half-year period, underscoring the heavy baseline burden non-discretionary operational spending places on the federal budget.
Civil Service Employee Compensation: Stood at 30.769 trillion IQD across the first six months, remaining the single largest operational expenditure line in the federal accounts.
Social Safety Net & Welfare Support: Reached 13.858 trillion IQD, providing cash transfers, disability allowances, and social assistance stipends to vulnerable households nationwide.
Combined First-Half Outlays: Totaled 44.627 tri
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