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Iraq

06:10:46 PM · October 3, 2026
Asia/Baghdad · UTC+03:00
☁️ 31.4°C · Overcast · 💧 33% · 💨 3.6 km/h
IQ IRQ Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan
COUNTRY DATA & STATISTICS

Iraq Country Statistics

Explore Iraq population, gdp & economic data, using the latest available WorldDataLive data. Explore the latest available population, economic, demographic, education and environmental statistics for Iraq.

Iraq Population

The population of Iraq is 47,020,774 people based on the 2025 reference year. The recorded population growth rate is 2.10%.

Iraq GDP

The total GDP of Iraq is $254.37B in the latest available data.

Iraq GDP Growth

The latest recorded GDP growth rate for Iraq is -2.16%. This indicator describes the annual change in economic output.

Iraq GDP Per Capita

GDP per capita for Iraq is $5,410 in the latest available data. GDP per capita represents economic output per person.

Iraq Demographics

Demographic statistics provide information about population change and population characteristics in Iraq.

  • Birth rate 25.58
  • Death rate 4.17
  • Life expectancy 72.4 years
  • Population growth 2.10%

Iraq Education Statistics

Education and digital-access indicators provide additional information about education and connectivity in Iraq.

  • Literacy rate 84.1%
  • Internet users 81.5%

Iraq Economy & Employment

Economic indicators provide additional information about prices and employment conditions in Iraq.

  • Inflation 0.30%
  • Unemployment 15.5%

Iraq Energy & Environment

Energy and environmental indicators provide information about resource use and environmental conditions in Iraq.

  • Renewable energy 1.1%
  • Energy consumption 1,506.05
  • CO₂ emissions 5.1838
WORLD DATA

Key Statistics

Latest available data for Iraq.

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Population
47,020,774
reference year 2025
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GDP
$254.37B
total GDP
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GDP Per Capita
$5,410
per person
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GDP Growth
-2.16%
annual growth
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Life Expectancy
72.4
years
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Internet Users
81.5%
of population
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Literacy Rate
84.1%
literacy
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Inflation
0.30%
annual rate

Population & Demographic Indicators

Birth Rate 25.58
Death Rate 4.17
Population Growth 2.10%
Poverty Rate 17.5%
Unemployment 15.5%

Economic, Energy & Environment Indicators

Income Level Upper middle income
Agricultural Land 21.8%
Renewable Energy 1.1%
Energy Consumption 1,506.05
CO₂ Emissions 5.1838
EDUCATION DATA

Iraq Education Statistics

Education indicators and enrollment data for Iraq.

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Literacy Rate —
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Primary Enrollment —
Secondary Enrollment —
Tertiary Enrollment 15.6% (2005)
Education Expenditure 3.6% (1989)
TOURISM DATA

Iraq Tourism Statistics

International tourism data for Iraq.

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BANKING DATA

Iraq Banking Information

Central banking information for Iraq.

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Central Bank Central Bank of Iraq
Bank Type Central Bank
Country Iraq
ISO Code IQ
WAR / ACTIVE CONFLICTS

Iraq Active Conflicts

Currently active armed conflicts associated with Iraq.

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ACTIVE 2025

Government of Iraq vs IS

Location Iraq
Intensity Level 1
ACTIVE 2024

Government of Iraq vs IS

Location Iraq
Intensity Level 1
ACTIVE 2023

Government of Iraq vs IS

Location Iraq
Intensity Level 1
ACTIVE 2022

Government of Iraq vs IS

Location Iraq
Intensity Level 1
ACTIVE 2021

Government of Iraq vs IS

Location Iraq
Intensity Level 1
ACTIVE 2020

Government of Iraq vs IS

Location Iraq
Intensity Level 1
ACTIVE 2019

Government of Iraq vs IS

Location Iraq
Intensity Level 1
ACTIVE 2018

Government of Iraq vs IS

Location Iraq
Intensity Level 1
ACTIVE 2017

Government of Iraq vs IS

Location Iraq
Intensity Level 2
ACTIVE 2016

Government of Iraq vs IS

Location Iraq
Intensity Level 2
WORLD BANK DATA

Country Historical Indicators

Historical World Bank indicators for Iraq from 2000 onward.

Population 47,020,774 people · 2025
GDP Growth -2.16 % · 2025
GDP Per Capita 5,410 US$ per person · 2025
Inflation 0.30 % · 2025
Health Expenditure 5.53 % of GDP · 2023
Birth Rate 25.58 per 1,000 people · 2024
GHG Emissions 5.184 metric tons CO₂e per person · 2024
Year Population people GDP Growth % GDP Per Capita US$ per person Inflation % Health Expenditure % of GDP Birth Rate per 1,000 people GHG Emissions metric tons CO₂e per person
2025 47,020,774 -2.16 5,410 0.30 — — —
2024 46,042,015 -1.55 6,074 2.61 — 25.58 5.184
2023 45,074,049 0.52 5,965 4.36 5.53 25.73 5.169
2022 44,070,551 7.96 6,521 4.99 4.33 26.00 5.044
2021 43,071,211 1.50 4,868 6.04 5.14 26.45 4.637
2020 42,116,605 -12.04 4,295 0.57 5.73 26.84 4.366
2019 41,192,171 5.51 5,672 -0.20 4.21 27.25 4.701
2018 40,265,624 2.63 5,647 0.37 4.08 27.66 4.494
2017 39,337,353 -1.82 4,759 0.18 4.09 28.30 4.254
2016 38,469,627 13.79 4,334 0.56 4.57 29.82 4.030
2015 37,560,535 2.61 4,440 1.39 3.16 31.56 3.672
2014 36,550,059 2.26 6,249 2.24 2.79 33.33 3.784
2013 35,281,989 7.63 6,650 1.88 2.81 34.14 4.093
2012 33,654,842 13.94 6,478 6.09 2.69 34.83 3.953
2011 32,161,424 7.55 5,776 5.60 2.80 35.49 3.604
2010 31,045,366 6.40 4,462 2.43 3.24 34.60 3.591
2009 30,058,206 3.38 3,715 6.87 3.77 33.93 3.222
2008 28,971,036 8.23 4,543 12.66 3.07 33.65 3.130
2007 28,391,607 1.89 3,129 -10.07 3.21 34.50 2.762
2006 28,616,515 5.64 2,277 53.23 2.49 34.96 2.966
2005 28,407,448 1.68 1,762 36.96 3.02 33.94 3.071
2004 27,577,878 53.39 1,328 26.96 3.90 34.34 3.275
2003 26,802,659 -36.66 818 33.62 3.00 34.52 3.093
2002 26,006,559 -8.20 1,266 19.32 — 34.79 3.655
2001 25,197,840 1.77 1,436 16.37 — 35.55 3.995
2000 24,424,056 16.80 1,980 4.98 — 36.11 3.636
Source: World Bank
COUNTRY DETAILS

Iraq

Capital Baghdad
Region Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan
Subregion —
ISO Code IRQ
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