Rank #90 by World Population

🇮🇶Iraq

Iraq has a population of 45,074,049, ranking #90 in the world. The capital is Baghdad. Located in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan.

World Bank: Upper middle income

45,074,049

Population

#90

World Rank

72.3

Life Expectancy

$5,965

GDP Per Capita

Iraq, #90 by world population

Iraq Population History (1960-2024)

The country of Iraq had a population of 7,022,052 in 1960 and 46,042,015 in 2024, a 6.6× growth over 64 years. The peak was 46,042,015 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 2.99%.

Iraq population, 1960–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

46,042,015

Population (2024)

7,022,052

Population (1960)

46,042,015

Peak (2024)

2.99%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
1960	7,022,052	-	-	estimate
1961	7,194,553	+172,501	+2.46%	estimate
1962	7,413,875	+219,322	+3.05%	estimate
1963	7,667,928	+254,053	+3.43%	estimate
1964	7,929,566	+261,638	+3.41%	estimate
1965	8,202,140	+272,574	+3.44%	estimate
1966	8,485,104	+282,964	+3.45%	estimate
1967	8,778,869	+293,765	+3.46%	estimate
1968	9,085,016	+306,147	+3.49%	estimate
1969	9,403,356	+318,340	+3.50%	estimate
1970	9,735,611	+332,255	+3.53%	estimate
1971	10,077,809	+342,198	+3.51%	estimate
1972	10,430,164	+352,355	+3.50%	estimate
1973	10,795,869	+365,705	+3.51%	estimate
1974	11,167,761	+371,892	+3.44%	estimate
1975	11,543,639	+375,878	+3.37%	estimate
1976	11,927,651	+384,012	+3.33%	estimate
1977	12,331,046	+403,395	+3.38%	estimate
1978	12,753,355	+422,309	+3.42%	estimate
1979	13,170,365	+417,010	+3.27%	estimate
1980	13,591,992	+421,627	+3.20%	estimate
1981	14,006,381	+414,389	+3.05%	estimate
1982	14,406,083	+399,702	+2.85%	estimate
1983	14,840,555	+434,472	+3.02%	estimate
1984	15,310,733	+470,178	+3.17%	estimate
1985	15,683,430	+372,697	+2.43%	estimate
1986	16,074,145	+390,715	+2.49%	estimate
1987	16,521,049	+446,904	+2.78%	estimate
1988	16,908,819	+387,770	+2.35%	estimate
1989	17,364,542	+455,723	+2.70%	estimate
1990	17,581,206	+216,664	+1.25%	estimate
1991	17,767,253	+186,047	+1.06%	estimate
1992	18,300,845	+533,592	+3.00%	estimate
1993	19,201,195	+900,350	+4.92%	estimate
1994	20,139,807	+938,612	+4.89%	estimate
1995	20,825,860	+686,053	+3.41%	estimate
1996	21,501,321	+675,461	+3.24%	estimate
1997	22,176,593	+675,272	+3.14%	estimate
1998	22,884,399	+707,806	+3.19%	estimate
1999	23,636,527	+752,128	+3.29%	estimate
2000	24,424,056	+787,529	+3.33%	estimate
2001	25,197,840	+773,784	+3.17%	estimate
2002	26,006,559	+808,719	+3.21%	estimate
2003	26,802,659	+796,100	+3.06%	estimate
2004	27,577,878	+775,219	+2.89%	estimate
2005	28,407,448	+829,570	+3.01%	estimate
2006	28,616,515	+209,067	+0.74%	estimate
2007	28,391,607	-224,908	-0.79%	estimate
2008	28,971,036	+579,429	+2.04%	estimate
2009	30,058,206	+1,087,170	+3.75%	estimate
2010	31,045,366	+987,160	+3.28%	estimate
2011	32,161,424	+1,116,058	+3.59%	estimate
2012	33,654,842	+1,493,418	+4.64%	estimate
2013	35,281,989	+1,627,147	+4.83%	estimate
2014	36,550,059	+1,268,070	+3.59%	estimate
2015	37,560,535	+1,010,476	+2.76%	estimate
2016	38,469,627	+909,092	+2.42%	estimate
2017	39,337,353	+867,726	+2.26%	estimate
2018	40,265,624	+928,271	+2.36%	estimate
2019	41,192,171	+926,547	+2.30%	estimate
2020	42,116,605	+924,434	+2.24%	estimate
2021	43,071,211	+954,606	+2.27%	estimate
2022	44,070,551	+999,340	+2.32%	estimate
2023	45,074,049	+1,003,498	+2.28%	estimate
2024	46,042,015	+967,966	+2.15%	estimate

Demographics

Population	45,074,049
Population Growth Rate	2.25%
Urban Population	69.9%
Fertility Rate	3.25 births/woman
Life Expectancy	72.3 years
Infant Mortality Rate	20.7 per 1,000
Literacy Rate	84.1%

Economy & Trade

$5,965

GDP Per Capita

15.2%

Unemployment Rate

Upper middle income

Income Level

29.8

Gini Index (inequality)

69.5%

Trade (% of GDP)

Health & Education

5.5%

Health Expenditure (% GDP)

1.02

Physicians per 1,000

84.1%

Literacy Rate

20.7

Infant Mortality (per 1,000)

Development & Connectivity

100.0%

Electricity Access

78.7%

Internet Users

Mobile Subs per 100

103.8

People per km2

-5,710

Net Migration

Environment

1.9%

Forest Area

Other Countries in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan

Afghanistan Algeria Bahrain Djibouti Egypt, Arab Rep.

Compare Iraq

vs Afghanistan vs Algeria vs Bahrain vs Djibouti

Iraq in global context

Iraq is one of 212 countries tracked. See how it ranks globally, regional shares of world population, and projections to 2050 / 2100.

World Population 2026: Top 10 Countries, Regions & Trends →

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Frequently Asked Questions

Iraq has a population of 45,074,049, ranking #90 in the world. The annual population growth rate is 2.25%.

Life expectancy in Iraq is 72.3 years. The infant mortality rate is 20.7 per 1,000 live births.

Iraq's GDP per capita is $5,965. It is classified as a upper middle income country by the World Bank.

69.9% of Iraq's population lives in urban areas. The overall population density is 103.8 people per square kilometer.

The adult literacy rate in Iraq is 84.1%.

Sources: World Bank Open Data

International data from the World Bank Open Data API. Population figures are latest available estimates. GDP per capita in current US dollars.

Iraq is a country in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan with a population of 45,074,049. The population is expanding fast — roughly 2.3% annually.

Iraq is a Upper middle income economy, with GDP per capita near $5,965. Life expectancy is 72.3 years, with a fertility rate of 3.2 births per woman, and 69.9% of the population lives in urban areas.

Source: World Bank Open Data, 2026.