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Data on Monthly Average Personal Income in the Kurdistan Region (2012–2024)
According to the latest census conducted by the Kurdistan Statistics Office as part of the Iraqi national census, the average monthly personal income in the Kurdistan Region has significantly decreased by 22.5%, dropping from 320,000 IQD in 2012 to 248,000 IQD in 2024.
Income Decline in Kurdistan Region (2012-2024)
Analysis of economic changes across governorates
Regional Average 2012
320,000 IQD
Monthly income
Regional Average 2024
248,000 IQD
Monthly income
Percentage Change
-22.5%
Income reduction
The Kurdistan Region has experienced a significant decline in average monthly personal income over the past decade. According to data from the Kurdistan Region Statistics Office, personal income has decreased by 22.5% region-wide, with varying impacts across different governorates.
Key Insights
- Regional Decline: The overall average monthly income fell from 320,000 IQD to 248,000 IQD.
- Most Affected: Sulaimani experienced the largest percentage drop at 26.6%.
- Least Affected: Erbil saw the smallest decline at 17.6%, but still significant.
- Current Standing: Erbil now has the highest average income (266,000 IQD), while Duhok has the lowest (177,000 IQD).
| Governorate | 2012 Income | 2024 Income | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Erbil | 323,000 IQD | 266,000 IQD | -17.6% |
| Sulaimani | 353,000 IQD | 259,000 IQD | -26.6% |
| Duhok | 233,000 IQD | 177,000 IQD | -24.0% |
This visualization shows the change in average monthly income over the 12-year period from 2012 to 2024 across all governorates in the Kurdistan Region.
Income Reduction Factors
The significant income reduction across all governorates can be attributed to several economic and political factors over the past decade:
- Regional political instability
- Fluctuations in oil prices
- Budget disputes with the central government
- Impact of COVID-19 pandemic
- Currency devaluation
Average Monthly Personal Income in the Kurdistan Region (2012-2024)
Regional Average:
2012: 320,000 IQD
2024: 248,000 IQD
Change: -22.5%
Breakdown by Governorate:
Erbil:
2012: 323,000 IQD
2024: 266,000 IQD
Change: -17.6%
Sulaimani:
2012: 353,000 IQD
2024: 259,000 IQD
Change: -26.6%
Duhok:
2012: 233,000 IQD
2024: 177,000 IQD
Change: -24.0%
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