World Bank · 14 metrics compared
Djibouti vs Iraq
Djibouti and Iraq compared across 14 demographic and economic metrics. Iraq leads in 8 of the comparable categories.
| Metric | Djibouti | Iraq |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,152,944 | 45,074,049 |
| GDP Per Capita | $3,381 | $5,965 |
| Life Expectancy | 66.0 | 72.3 |
| Population Growth Rate | 1.38 | 2.25 |
| Urban Population | 72.8% | 69.9% |
| Fertility Rate | 2.61 | 3.25 |
| Infant Mortality (per 1000) | 44.4 | 20.7 |
| Literacy Rate | - | 84.1% |
| Unemployment Rate | 26.1% | 15.2% |
| Internet Users | 63.8% | 78.7% |
| CO2 Per Capita (tonnes) | - | - |
| Physicians Per 1000 | 0.21 | 1.02 |
| Gini Index | - | 29.8 |
| Forest Area | 0.3% | 1.9% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Djibouti has a population of 1,152,944 compared to Iraq's 45,074,049.
Across the metrics compared, Djibouti leads in 0 categories while Iraq leads in 8. However, "better" depends on what matters most to you, income, cost of living, education, climate, and personal preferences all play a role.
International data from the World Bank Open Data API. Population and economic data are latest available estimates.
Sources: World Bank Open Data
Comparison based on World Bank Open Data. Most recent available year used for each metric. Green highlighting indicates favorable values where applicable.