5 Countries with Most Blackouts in the World

4. Iraq 

# of Monthly Blackouts in 2011: 40.90 

Iraq, one of the countries with most blackouts in the world, faces significant challenges with frequent power outages attributed to technical and financial issues within the power sector. Major events include a loss of 5,000 megawatts due to reduced natural gas supplies from Iran. Rampant theft and a dilapidated network exacerbate the problem, resulting in 50-60% losses. The Ministry of Electricity’s operational costs were $9.3 billion in 2019, far exceeding revenues. Efforts to address outages include a $27 billion deal with TotalEnergies and exploring alternate energy sources. However, reforms are hindered by security challenges, political instability, and corruption.