World Bank · 14 metrics compared
Iraq vs Jordan
Iraq and Jordan compared across 14 demographic and economic metrics. Jordan leads in 5 of the comparable categories.
| Metric | Iraq | Jordan |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 45,074,049 | 11,439,213 |
| GDP Per Capita | $5,965 | $4,466 |
| Life Expectancy | 72.3 | 77.8 |
| Population Growth Rate | 2.25 | 1.61 |
| Urban Population | 69.9% | 92.7% |
| Fertility Rate | 3.25 | 2.64 |
| Infant Mortality (per 1000) | 20.7 | 12.3 |
| Literacy Rate | 84.1% | 94.8% |
| Unemployment Rate | 15.2% | 16.6% |
| Internet Users | 78.7% | 90.5% |
| CO2 Per Capita (tonnes) | - | - |
| Physicians Per 1000 | 1.02 | 2.85 |
| Gini Index | 29.8 | - |
| Forest Area | 1.9% | 1.1% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Iraq has a population of 45,074,049 compared to Jordan's 11,439,213.
Across the metrics compared, Iraq leads in 4 categories while Jordan leads in 5. 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.