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Iraq

Asia · Western Asia · capital Baghdad

About Iraq

What is the capital of Iraq?

The capital of Iraq is Baghdad. Baghdad is the seat of national government for Iraq, a country in Western Asia.

What is the population of Iraq?

Iraq has a population of about 45.1 million people, the 35th largest population in the world. Population figures come from World Bank estimates.

How big is Iraq?

Iraq covers 438,317 square kilometers (169,235 square miles), making Iraq the 59th largest country in the world by area.

Which countries border Iraq?

Iraq borders 6 countries: Iran, Jordan, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Syria and Turkey.

What is the life expectancy in Iraq?

Life expectancy at birth in Iraq is 72.3 years, the 130th highest of any country in the world.

What continent is Iraq in?

Iraq is in Asia, in the Western Asia region. Iraq is one of 50 countries and territories in Asia.

All statistics and world rankings

Data updated April 1, 2026
Statistics and world rankings for Iraq
Populationtotal people45.1Mpeople35th
Land Areatotal km²438.3Kkm²59th
GDP per PersonUSD per person$6.0K125th
Total GDPUSD · whole economy$268.9B49th
Life Expectancyyears, at birth72.3years130th
Urban Population% living in cities69.9%88th
Internet Users% of people online81.7%91st
Fertility Ratechildren per woman3.25births/woman49th
Tourist Arrivalsvisitors per yearno data
Forest Cover% of land forested1.9%187th
Unemployment Rate% of labor force15.2%15th
Military Spending% of GDP2.3%of GDP41st
Renewable Energy% of energy use1.1%187th
Inflation Rateannual CPI change4.4%121st
Beer Consumptionliters per yearno data
Coffee Consumptionkg per yearno data
Wine Consumptionliters per yearno data
Education Spending% of GDPno data
Health Spending% of GDP5.5%of GDP117th
Arable Land% of land arable11.4%90th
Foreign Direct InvestmentUSD inflow/year-$5.4B193rd

Borders Iraq6 countries

Irancapital TehranJordancapital AmmanKuwaitcapital Kuwait CitySaudi Arabiacapital RiyadhSyriacapital DamascusTurkeycapital Ankara

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Regional hubs

All countries in Asia50 countries and territoriesEvery country profile on Countrivo243 countries and territories

ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 IQ · alpha-3 IRQ · Western Asia

Where Iraq stands16 of 21 rankings

15thUnemployment %15.2%35thPopulation45.1M people41stMilitary % GDP2.3% of GDP

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