🇮🇶 Iraq
Iraq (Asia) has a population of 47,020,774 (2025), ranking 34 out of 213 countries by population. GDP per capita – Iraq: $5,410 /inh. (2025), ranking 135 out of 211. Economic growth is -2.2 % (2025). The unemployment rate is 15.5 % (2025). Annual inflation stands at 0.3 % (2025).
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Strengths and weaknesses
Strengths – Iraq, according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): Share of adults with the right to vote (1/173), HIV prevalence (1/152), Inflation (GDP deflator) (4/210).
Weaknesses – Iraq, according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): LGBT rights index (composite policy index) (193/194), GDP per capita growth (208/211), GDP growth (206/211).
Regional comparison
- GDP per capita: Iraq has $5,410 /inh., below the regional median (Asia: $6,540 /inh.).
- Unemployment: Iraq has 15.5 %, above the regional median (Asia: 3.8 %).
- Inflation (consumer prices): Iraq has 0.3 %, below the regional median (Asia: 2.4 %).
- GDP growth: Iraq has -2.2 %, below the regional median (Asia: 4 %).
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All indicators
·Wealth & Growth 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural resource rents | 43.4 % | 2021 | 2 of 211 |
| GDP, purchasing power parity | $670.8B | 2025 | 45 of 201 |
| GDP | $254.4B | 2025 | 54 of 211 |
| Net national income per capita | $3,732 /inh. | 2021 | 104 of 184 |
| GDP per capita, purchasing power parity | $14,267 /inh. | 2025 | 125 of 201 |
| Gross national income per capita (Atlas method) | $5,690 /inh. | 2025 | 125 of 205 |
| GDP per capita | $5,410 /inh. | 2025 | 135 of 211 |
| GDP growth | -2.2 % | 2025 | 206 of 211 |
| GDP per capita growth | -4.2 % | 2025 | 208 of 211 |
Prices, Inflation & Currency 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Real interest rate | 57.6 % | 2015 | 1 of 146 |
| Inflation (GDP deflator) | -7 % | 2025 | 4 of 210 |
| Inflation (consumer prices) | 0.3 % | 2025 | 22 of 191 |
| Official exchange rate | 1,300 LCU/$ | 2025 | 25 of 211 |
| Lending interest rate | 12.3 % | 2015 | 47 of 146 |
| Broad money supply (M3) | 47.9 % | 2024 | 103 of 164 |
Employment 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employment in industry | 26.5 % | 2025 | 30 of 184 |
| Employment in services | 65.3 % | 2025 | 77 of 184 |
| Self-employed workers | 31.7 % | 2025 | 93 of 184 |
| Employment in agriculture | 8.2 % | 2025 | 116 of 184 |
| Youth unemployment (ages 15-24) | 32 % | 2025 | 167 of 184 |
| Unemployment | 15.5 % | 2025 | 171 of 184 |
| Labor force participation rate (ages 15 and over) | 41.5 % | 2025 | 171 of 184 |
| Employment rate (ages 15 and over) | 35.1 % | 2025 | 175 of 184 |
Foreign Trade 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merchandise exports | $92.9B | 2025 | 42 of 205 |
| Current account balance | 1.9 % | 2025 | 59 of 198 |
| Services exports | $10.3B | 2025 | 70 of 198 |
| Exports of goods and services | 39.8 % | 2024 | 90 of 192 |
| Trade openness | 77.1 % | 2024 | 109 of 192 |
| Imports of goods and services | 37.4 % | 2024 | 117 of 192 |
Investment, Tourism & Aid 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| International tourism receipts | $955M | 2020 | 86 of 201 |
| Official development aid received | 0.7 % | 2023 | 103 of 160 |
| International tourist arrivals | 892,000 arr. | 2013 | 105 of 202 |
| Migrant remittances received | 0.3 % | 2025 | 159 of 196 |
| Foreign direct investment inflows | -3 % | 2025 | 194 of 201 |
| Foreign direct investment inflows (amount) | -$7.6B | 2025 | 198 of 203 |
Public finances 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budget balance | 2 % | 2019 | 20 of 158 |
| Central government debt | 27.4 % | 2018 | 24 of 109 |
| Government final consumption | 22.2 % | 2024 | 40 of 187 |
| Military spending | 2.4 % | 2025 | 50 of 165 |
| Central government spending | 27.6 % | 2019 | 71 of 160 |
| Research and development spending | 0 % | 2021 | 146 of 155 |
| Share of income taxes in government revenue | 2 % | 2019 | 156 of 159 |
| Tax revenue | 1.3 % | 2019 | 160 of 161 |
Finance & Reserves 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| External debt | 6.2 % | 2024 | 5 of 121 |
| Reserves in months of imports | 11.6 months | 2025 | 16 of 177 |
| Total reserves (including gold) | $98.5B | 2025 | 31 of 180 |
| Domestic credit to the private sector | 14 % | 2024 | 158 of 184 |
Economic structure 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industry (including construction) | 45.4 % | 2025 | 9 of 205 |
| Gross savings | 32 % | 2024 | 33 of 178 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3.4 % | 2025 | 125 of 203 |
| Services | 52.3 % | 2025 | 135 of 202 |
| Gross capital formation | 19.1 % | 2024 | 138 of 185 |
| Household final consumption | 46.4 % | 2024 | 161 of 189 |
| Manufacturing | 4 % | 2025 | 167 of 201 |
Population & Vital Statistics 13
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 47,020,774 inhab. | 2025 | 34 of 213 |
| Share of 0-14 year olds | 36 % | 2025 | 47 of 213 |
| Age dependency ratio | 65.2 per 100 | 2025 | 54 of 213 |
| Adults with an official ID | 96.8 % | 2024 | 58 of 145 |
| Number of men per 100 women | 100.9 per 100 women | 2025 | 63 of 213 |
| Share of men in the population | 50.2 % | 2025 | 63 of 213 |
| Boys per 100 girls at birth | 105.7 per 100 girls | 2024 | 69 of 213 |
| Births registered with civil authorities | 98.8 % | 2018 | 76 of 178 |
| Urban population | 69.9 % | 2025 | 88 of 213 |
| Share of women in the population | 49.8 % | 2025 | 151 of 213 |
| Share of 15-64 year olds | 60.5 % | 2025 | 160 of 213 |
| Share of people aged 65 and over | 3.4 % | 2025 | 178 of 213 |
| Median age of the population | 20.3 yrs | 2023 | 184 of 226 |
Births, deaths and life expectancy 14
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population growth | 2.1 % | 2025 | 42 of 213 |
| Suicide rate | 5.1 per 100,000 | 2023 | 42 of 183 |
| Female suicide rate | 2.4 per 100,000 | 2023 | 45 of 183 |
| Male suicide rate | 8.3 per 100,000 | 2023 | 45 of 183 |
| Birth rate | 25.6 per 1,000 | 2024 | 46 of 213 |
| Children per woman | 3.22 children/woman | 2024 | 47 of 213 |
| Healthy life expectancy | 62.4 yrs | 2023 | 105 of 183 |
| Male life expectancy at birth | 70.5 yrs | 2024 | 116 of 213 |
| Under-5 mortality | 21.8 per 1,000 | 2024 | 127 of 194 |
| Infant mortality | 20.1 per 1,000 | 2024 | 127 of 194 |
| Life expectancy at birth | 72.4 yrs | 2024 | 130 of 213 |
| Female life expectancy at birth | 74.2 yrs | 2024 | 137 of 213 |
| Road traffic deaths | 27.3 per 100,000 | 2019 | 152 of 188 |
| Death rate | 4.2 per 1,000 | 2024 | 203 of 213 |
Health and healthcare system 12
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| HIV prevalence | 0.1 % | 2024 | 1 of 152 |
| Access to basic sanitation | 98.5 % | 2024 | 66 of 211 |
| New tuberculosis cases | 21 per 100,000 | 2024 | 80 of 206 |
| Measles vaccination | 91 % | 2024 | 87 of 191 |
| Open defecation | 0 % | 2024 | 88 of 211 |
| Access to basic drinking water | 98.4 % | 2024 | 92 of 211 |
| Health expenditure | 5.5 % | 2023 | 115 of 191 |
| Physicians | 1.02 per 1,000 | 2022 | 117 of 193 |
| Nurses and midwives | 2.65 per 1,000 | 2022 | 121 of 196 |
| Undernourishment | 13.4 % | 2024 | 127 of 167 |
| Hospital beds | 1.1 per 1,000 | 2018 | 142 of 190 |
| Share of health spending paid directly by patients | 54 % | 2023 | 165 of 191 |
Body and lifestyle 12
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean body mass index of women | 29.7 kg/m² | 2016 | 17 of 190 |
| Mean body mass index of men | 27.8 kg/m² | 2016 | 25 of 190 |
| Tobacco use among women | 2.2 % | 2024 | 38 of 165 |
| Tobacco use | 20.1 % | 2024 | 88 of 165 |
| Average height of men | 170.4 cm | 2014 | 104 of 198 |
| Average height of women | 158.7 cm | 2014 | 105 of 198 |
| Tobacco use among men | 38.1 % | 2024 | 122 of 165 |
| Obesity among adult men | 31.2 % | 2024 | 164 of 196 |
| Diabetes prevalence | 13.4 % | 2024 | 165 of 207 |
| Alcohol consumption per capita | 0.6 L/person | 2024 | 174 of 202 |
| Adult obesity | 39.7 % | 2024 | 174 of 196 |
| Obesity among adult women | 47.6 % | 2024 | 174 of 196 |
Origins, languages and religions 15
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of the population: Muslims | 99.5 % | 2020 | 6 of 192 |
| Frequent prayer | 84.1 % | 2022 | 17 of 80 |
| Importance of religion in life | 96.6 % | 2022 | 21 of 114 |
| Regular attendance at places of worship | 43.7 % | 2022 | 48 of 112 |
| Share of the population: Jews | 0 % | 2020 | 94 of 192 |
| Linguistic diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.37 | 2003 | 98 of 203 |
| Religious diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.48 | 2003 | 100 of 204 |
| Ethnic diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.37 | 2003 | 111 of 205 |
| Share of the population: Hindus | 0 % | 2020 | 129 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Buddhists | 0 % | 2020 | 133 of 192 |
| Share of the population: other religions (including folk religions) | 0.1 % | 2020 | 154 of 192 |
| Share of immigrants in the population | 0.8 % | 2024 | 175 of 212 |
| Share of the population: Christians | 0.4 % | 2020 | 181 of 192 |
| Share of the population: people with no religious affiliation | 0 % | 2020 | 187 of 192 |
| Majority religion | Muslims (over 50%) | 2020 | 50 countries out of 192 in the same category |
Inequality 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Income share of the poorest 20% | 8.9 % | 2023 | 25 of 169 |
| Gini index | 29.8 | 2023 | 31 of 169 |
| Extreme poverty | 0.5 % | 2023 | 47 of 169 |
| Income share of the richest 10% | 24.2 % | 2023 | 131 of 169 |
Territory & Borders 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of neighboring countries | 6 countries | 2026 | 16 of 223 |
| Length of land borders | 3,809 km | 2026 | 53 of 230 |
| Land area | 434,130 km² | 2024 | 56 of 212 |
| Total area | 435,050 km² | 2024 | 58 of 212 |
| Latitude of the country's center | 33 ° | 2026 | 73 of 232 |
| Population density | 106.1 inh./km² | 2024 | 97 of 212 |
| Length of coastline | 58 km | 2026 | 170 of 227 |
| Landlocked country | Has sea access | 2026 | 183 countries out of 227 in the same category |
Terrain, Water & Climate 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest point | 0 m | 2026 | 39 of 228 |
| Highest point | 3,611 m | 2026 | 51 of 229 |
| Average elevation | 312 m | 2026 | 112 of 166 |
| Population living less than 5 m above sea level | 4.6 % | 2015 | 131 of 212 |
| Renewable fresh water per person | 799 m³/inh. | 2022 | 138 of 181 |
| Average annual rainfall | 216 mm | 2022 | 164 of 180 |
Land & Nature 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arable land | 11.3 % | 2024 | 93 of 204 |
| Agricultural land | 21.6 % | 2024 | 143 of 207 |
| Forest cover | 1.6 % | 2024 | 188 of 210 |
| Protected land areas | 1.5 % | 2025 | 200 of 210 |
Democracy & Elections 13
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of adults with the right to vote | 100 % | 2025 | 1 of 173 |
| Minimum voting age | 18 yrs | 2026 | 12 of 222 |
| Civil society participation index | 0.7 | 2025 | 85 of 173 |
| Core civil society index | 0.72 | 2025 | 90 of 173 |
| Free and fair elections index | 0.37 | 2025 | 105 of 173 |
| Electoral democracy index | 0.37 | 2025 | 105 of 173 |
| Participatory democracy index | 0.22 | 2025 | 105 of 173 |
| Liberal democracy index | 0.22 | 2025 | 108 of 173 |
| Egalitarian democracy index | 0.2 | 2025 | 119 of 173 |
| Head of the executive chosen through multiparty elections | Executive from multiparty elections | 2025 | 141 countries out of 173 in the same category |
| Multiparty legislative elections | Multiparty legislative elections | 2025 | 158 countries out of 167 in the same category |
| Multiparty national elections | Multiparty elections | 2025 | 148 countries out of 167 in the same category |
| Political regime | Electoral autocracy | 2025 | 55 countries out of 173 in the same category |
Civil Liberties & Human Rights 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Academic freedom index | 0.6 | 2025 | 90 of 173 |
| Equality of civil liberties across social groups | 0.58 | 2025 | 110 of 173 |
| Freedom of association index | 0.58 | 2025 | 110 of 173 |
| Freedom of expression index | 0.57 | 2025 | 111 of 173 |
| Political civil liberties index | 0.54 | 2025 | 114 of 173 |
| Human rights index (V-Dem) | 0.52 | 2025 | 118 of 173 |
| Private civil liberties index | 0.61 | 2025 | 122 of 173 |
| Index of individual liberties and equality before the law | 0.45 | 2025 | 127 of 173 |
| Protection from physical violence by the state (V-Dem) | 0.42 | 2025 | 130 of 174 |
Governance & Rule of Law 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Judicial constraints on the executive index | 0.36 | 2025 | 117 of 173 |
| Rule of law index (V-Dem) | 0.2 | 2025 | 139 of 173 |
| Corruption Perceptions Index | 26 pts | 2024 | 140 of 179 |
| Voice and accountability (WGI) | -0.82 | 2025 | 144 of 203 |
| Political corruption index | 0.89 | 2025 | 165 of 173 |
| Absence of corruption in the judiciary | -2 | 2025 | 167 of 173 |
| Regulatory quality (WGI) | -1.01 | 2025 | 178 of 203 |
| Government effectiveness (WGI) | -1.02 | 2025 | 181 of 203 |
| Control of corruption (WGI) | -1.25 | 2025 | 183 of 205 |
| Rule of law (WGI) | -1.39 | 2025 | 188 of 205 |
| Political stability and absence of violence (WGI) | -1.87 | 2025 | 197 of 205 |
Women's rights 16
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year women gained the right to vote | 1,958 | 2025 | 71 of 189 |
| Share of women in parliament | 25.5 % | 2025 | 97 of 192 |
| Share of women among ministers | 13 % | 2025 | 136 of 192 |
| Paid maternity leave | 98 days or more of paid leave | 2025 | 121 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Paid paternity leave | No paid leave | 2025 | 65 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to vote | Right to vote granted to all women | 2025 | 189 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Women's right to take a job without permission | Same right as men | 2025 | 168 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to travel abroad | Only one point out of two | 2025 | 13 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal inheritance between sons and daughters | Rights not equal | 2025 | 40 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal pay for work of equal value | Written into law | 2025 | 98 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal property ownership rights | Equal rights for men and women | 2025 | 165 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Ban on gender discrimination in employment | Discrimination prohibited by law | 2025 | 157 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Femicide law | No specific provision | 2025 | 151 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Law on sexual harassment | One to three areas covered | 2025 | 151 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Law on domestic violence | No law meeting these criteria | 2025 | 55 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal quota for women on company boards | No mandatory quota | 2025 | 147 countries out of 186 in the same category |
Women's Legal Equality (Indices) 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women's legal equality: entrepreneurship | 50 /100 | 2025 | 53 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: childcare | 66.8 /100 | 2025 | 72 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: access to employment | 66.8 /100 | 2025 | 89 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: parental leave and pregnancy | 50 /100 | 2025 | 141 of 186 |
| Legal protection of women against violence | 12.5 /100 | 2025 | 144 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: pay and occupations | 62.5 /100 | 2025 | 148 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: property and inheritance | 25 /100 | 2025 | 156 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: retirement | 45.8 /100 | 2025 | 166 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: overall index | 39.2 /100 | 2025 | 170 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: marriage | 0 /100 | 2025 | 178 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: mobility | 12.5 /100 | 2025 | 180 of 186 |
LGBTQ+ rights 17
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| LGBT rights index (composite policy index) | -4.4 pts | 2025 | 193 of 194 |
| Joint adoption by a same-sex couple | Not allowed | 2025 | 155 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Age of sexual consent: same-sex couples | Varies by region | 2025 | 2 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Legal change of gender marker | Not legally possible | 2025 | 125 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Anti-LGBT hate crimes: aggravating circumstance | Not covered | 2025 | 126 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on incitement to anti-LGBT hatred | Not prohibited | 2025 | 141 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on non-consensual surgeries on intersex children | Not banned | 2025 | 182 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on conversion therapies | Not banned | 2025 | 169 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Laws limiting public LGBT expression (“propaganda”) | Varies by region | 2025 | 2 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Same-sex marriage and civil union | Marriage defined as the union of a man and a woman | 2025 | 98 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Death penalty for same-sex relations | No death penalty provided for | 2025 | 185 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection against employment discrimination (sexual orientation, gender identity) | No protection | 2025 | 107 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection from discrimination in goods and services (LGBT) | No protection | 2025 | 125 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection of sexual orientation and gender identity in the constitution | Not mentioned | 2025 | 180 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Legal recognition of a third gender | Not recognized | 2025 | 174 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Same-sex sexual relations | Varies by region | 2025 | 3 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Gender-affirming care: coverage and restrictions | Varies or other | 2025 | 7 countries out of 194 in the same category |
Justice and security 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide rate | 9.5 per 100,000 | 2013 | 152 of 192 |
| United Nations Convention against Torture | State party | 2026 | 171 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) | State party | 2026 | 172 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| Civilian access to handguns | Licence granted as of right if conditions are met | 2026 | 26 countries out of 113 in the same category |
| Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court | Neither party nor signatory | 2026 | 52 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| Legal status of the death penalty | Retained and applied | 2026 | 53 countries out of 195 in the same category |
| Legal status of cannabis (medical use) | Prohibited | 2026 | 126 countries out of 180 in the same category |
| Legal status of cannabis (recreational use) | Prohibited | 2026 | 144 countries out of 194 in the same category |
Health and reproductive rights 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unmet need for contraception | 14.3 % | 2018 | 62 of 150 |
| Maternal mortality | 66 per 100,000 | 2023 | 109 of 192 |
| Use of modern contraceptives | 36.1 % | 2018 | 112 of 181 |
| Births attended by skilled health personnel | 95.6 % | 2018 | 130 of 204 |
| Adolescent birth rate | 57.3 per 1,000 | 2024 | 159 of 213 |
| Abortion: grounds allowed by law | Allowed only to save the woman's life | 2026 | 35 countries out of 191 in the same category |
Work and social rights 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legal retirement age (women) | 60 yrs | 2026 | 47 of 78 |
| Legal retirement age (men) | 60 yrs | 2026 | 60 of 78 |
| Statutory monthly minimum wage in purchasing power parity | $626 | 2024 | 82 of 168 |
| Legal monthly minimum wage | $269 | 2024 | 86 of 168 |
| Population covered by at least one social benefit | 41.7 % | 2022 | 121 of 210 |
| Non-respect of freedom of association and collective bargaining | 6.9 /10 | 2024 | 175 of 186 |
Family & Nationality 10
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years of residence required for naturalization | 10 yrs | 2026 | 12 of 152 |
| Age of civil majority | 18 yrs | 2026 | 21 of 187 |
| Women married before age 18 | 27.9 % | 2018 | 106 of 144 |
| Dual nationality | Dual nationality recognised | 2026 | 78 countries out of 191 in the same category |
| Women's right to be head of household | Right not identical | 2025 | 29 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to divorce | Right not identical | 2025 | 44 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal framework on child marriage | At least one condition is missing | 2025 | 141 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Nationality acquired by birth on the territory | Not acquired automatically by birth in the country | 2026 | 154 countries out of 192 in the same category |
| Wife's legal duty of obedience to her husband | Duty of obedience in the law | 2025 | 18 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal status of polygamy | Polygamy recognized by law | 2026 | 45 countries out of 167 in the same category |
Civic duties 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age of entry into primary school | 6 yrs | 2025 | 33 of 207 |
| Duration of compulsory schooling | 6 yrs | 2025 | 174 of 194 |
| Compulsory military service | No compulsory military service | 2025 | 64 countries out of 134 in the same category |
| Compulsory voting | Voluntary voting | 2026 | 199 countries out of 226 in the same category |
Frequently asked questions
How many people live in Iraq?
Iraq has about 47,020,774 inhabitants (2025), ranking 34 worldwide out of 213 countries.
What is the GDP per capita of Iraq?
GDP per capita is $5,410 /inh. (2025): Iraq ranks 135 out of 211 countries.
What is the inflation rate in Iraq?
Annual inflation is 0.3 % (2025); Iraq ranks 22 out of 191 (ranked from lowest to highest).
What is the unemployment rate in Iraq?
The unemployment rate is 15.5 % (2025); Iraq ranks 171 out of 184 (ranked from lowest to highest).
Where does Iraq stand in its region (Asia)?
GDP per capita: Iraq has $5,410 /inh., below the regional median (Asia: $6,540 /inh.).
Where do the figures on Iraq come from?
The data comes from public sources (World Bank, CIA World Factbook…), cited on each indicator page, with the year of each value.
Rank is the position in the world ranking for each indicator (the ranking direction is given on the indicator's page). Sources and update dates are on each indicator's page.