Iraq

Republic of Iraq

"A Middle Eastern nation known as the cradle of civilization, home to ancient Mesopotamia and oil reserves."

Western Asia
UN Member
Arab League

Overview

Key information and facts

Government type

Parliamentary Republic

Capital City

Baghdad

33.33°, 4.44°

Official Languages

Arabic, Aramaic, Sorani

Population

45.07M

Total Area

438.32K km²

Population Density

102.83 people per km²

Currency

Iraqi dinar

ع.د

Week Start

sunday

Driving Side

right

Society

Key social and demographic indicators

#35
45,074,049

Total Population+2.3%

2023
#108
72.3 years

Life Expectancy

2023
#30
71.6%

Urban Population

2023
#48
3.25

Fertility Rate

2023
#86
81.7%

Internet Users

2023

Economy

Economic and financial indicators

#51
$250.8B

GDP-2.9%

2023
#108
$5.6K

GDP per Capita

2023
#117
4.4%

Inflation

2023
#163
15.5%

Unemployment Rate

2024
#31
29.8

Gini Index

2023

Frequently Asked Questions About Iraq

What is the capital of Iraq?

Iraq's capital city is Baghdad.

What is the population of Iraq?

As of 2023, the estimated population of Iraq is approximately 45.07M people. This makes it the 35th most populous country out of 192 states.

How large is Iraq?

Iraq spans a total area of approximately 438,317 square kilometers (169,235.07 square miles).

Which continent is Iraq in?

Iraq is located in Asia, specifically within the Western Asia subregion.

What is the GDP of Iraq?

According to estimates from 2023, the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Iraq is approximately $250.84B USD. This ranks Iraq as the 51st largest economy out of 191 sovereign states worldwide.

Note: The information on this page has been compiled from authoritative sources. While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, please note that some figures may not be current or entirely precise.