Iraq

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Iraq is located in Western Asia. Its capital is Baghdad, and it has a population of 47,020,774 people (reference year: 2025). The country covers an area of 438,317 square kilometers (approximately 169,235 square miles). Its currency is Iraqi dinar. The population density is approximately 107 people per square kilometer. Iraq shares land borders with 6 countries: Iran, Jordan, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Syria and Türkiye.

About Iraq

Iraq at a glance

Economy of Iraq

Latest available economic indicators from the World Bank.

Source: World Bank Open Data

Demographic indicators

Latest available data from the World Bank.

Source: World Bank Open Data

Population and society indicators

Latest available indicators from the World Bank.

Source: World Bank Open Data

Health and education indicators

Latest available indicators from the World Bank.

Source: World Bank Open Data

Environment and energy indicators

Latest available indicators from the World Bank.

Source: World Bank Open Data

Consumer goods and services price level

International price level comparison indicator from the World Bank.

This index supports comparisons between countries. It is not a monthly cost in euros or dollars and does not provide individual rent or product prices.

Source: World Bank Open Data

Price levels by category

Comparison with the EU-27 average (EU = 100).

A value of 120 means prices are 20% above the EU average. These are comparative indices, not amounts in euros.

Source: Eurostat

Countries bordering Iraq

IR

Iran

CapitalTehran

Population92,417,681

JO

Jordan

CapitalAmman

Population11,520,684

KW

Kuwait

CapitalKuwait City

Population4,865,298

SA

Saudi Arabia

CapitalRiyadh

Population36,973,555

SY

Syria

CapitalDamascus

Population25,620,427

TR

Türkiye

CapitalAnkara

Population85,878,556