How rich was Iraq under Saddam Hussein?

As an oil-rich country in the Middle East, Iraq also has two rivers, the Euphrates River and the Tigris River. It can be said that it is both oil and water, and it is a treasure trove of feng shui. So Iraq's national wealth is also very huge. At that time, Iraqi President Saddam Hussein had a soft spot for gold and stored a lot of gold in his palace.

First of all, four are free.

After Saddam came to power, he nationalized the oil resources controlled by the West, used the oil wealth to develop the economy and established a perfect social security system. At that time, social security was convenient, and Iraq realized 4 free medical care, free old-age care, free education and free housing. It can be said that Iraqis at that time were simply the happiest country, and the people had no pressure at all.

Second, 100%, 56%.

This is about education in Iraq. Saddam attached great importance to education when he was in office. At that time, Iraq was one of the few countries with culture, and the primary school enrollment rate reached 100%. Even now, many countries have not reached it. The college education rate reached 56%. What is this concept? In other words, universities are basically universal.

At that time, the Iraqi people were among the best educated in the world and could speak a fluent foreign language. To this end, Saddam Hussein also received a gold medal from the United Nations to reward his educational achievements. But now because of the Iraq war, most children can't go to school, and the illiteracy rate of young people has reached its limit. On the contrary, the knowledge level of middle-aged and elderly people is relatively high.

Iii. 1 sheep 1 car.

In Saddam's time, almost every household had a car, because Saddam promised that every resident could buy a car at the price of buying a sheep. Therefore, the Iraqi people at that time lived in foreign houses and drove luxury cars, and lived comfortably. But now, I don't even have enough food, let alone a car.

Fourth, 3.5,2000.

During Saddam Hussein's reign, 1 USD was convertible into 3.5 yuan RMB and Iraqi currency, dinar. However, today, after Saddam's death, 1 dollar can be exchanged for 2000 dinars, and extreme inflation has caused prices to soar. In Saddam's time, many people traveled and immigrated around the world because of this money, but now, it is not bad that this money can barely maintain a living. These figures are far from explaining the affluence of Saddam's era. The highways and infrastructure in Iraq are far worse than those in Saddam's time, which is enough to remind more people of Saddam.