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Iraq

Western Asia, Asia

Population
#35of 195 countries

45.1M people

World Bank 2023

About the size of Morocco

438.3K km² against 446.6K km². Total area, REST Countries.

85% of world median

GDP per person

Method

Median among 189 other countries with data. GDP per person is not household income.

World rankings

Sovereign states with data

Highest rankings

Unemployment %15.2%. World Bank 2023.15 of 179Population45.1M people. World Bank 2023.35 of 195Fertility3.25 births/woman. World Bank 2022.49 of 194

Lowest rankings

Foreign Investment-$5.4B. World Bank 2022.181 of 188Renewables %1.1%. World Bank 2021.175 of 192Forest %1.9%. World Bank 2021.172 of 194

Neighbours

IranCapital: TehranJordanCapital: AmmanKuwaitCapital: Kuwait CitySaudi ArabiaCapital: RiyadhSyriaCapital: DamascusTurkeyCapital: Ankara

Its flag family

EgyptSyriaIraqYemen

All red, white and black: Egypt has an eagle, Syria two green stars, Iraq green script, Yemen nothing.

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Iraq, in short

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.