What is the population of Iraq?

The population of Iraq is projected to reach approximately 48,007,437 in 2026, according to UN projections.

What is the life expectancy in Iraq?

Life expectancy at birth in Iraq is projected to be 72.6 years in 2026.

What is the fertility rate in Iraq?

The total fertility rate in Iraq is projected to be 3.13 children per woman in 2026.

What is the median age in Iraq?

The median age in Iraq is projected to be 21.1 years in 2026.

What is the age distribution in Iraq?

Iraq's population is projected to be 35.4% children (0-14 years), 61.1% working age (15-64 years), and 3.5% elderly (65+ years) in 2026.

What is the GDP of Iraq?

Iraq's GDP is $264.8 billion (current USD) as of 2026, according to IMF data.

What is the GDP per capita in Iraq?

The GDP per capita in Iraq is $14,376 (PPP) as of 2026, according to IMF data.

What is the inflation rate in Iraq?

The inflation rate in Iraq is 3.0% as of 2026, according to IMF data.

Iraq

Today's demographic activity

Estimates based on 2026 annual rates

Births today

3,285

Deaths today

555

Net emigration today

As of today, Iraq has approximately 48,007,437 people. Estimated births today: 3,285; deaths: 555.

Watch Iraq's population change in real time. These counters estimate births, deaths, and migration activity every second based on annual demographic rates.

Key terms

Real-time counters: — Live estimates derived from annual demographic rates evenly distributed throughout the year.
Natural change: — Net change from births minus deaths (excluding migration).
Net migration: — Balance of people moving into vs. leaving the country.
Population growth: — Total change combining births, deaths, and migration.

Major Cities

(88)Projection

#	City	Region	Population	Area (km²)	Density
1	Baghdād (Baghdad)★ Capital	Baghdad	6.45M	707	9,112
2	Basra	Al-Basrah	2.07M	208	9,931
3	Mosul	Ninawa	1.70M	169	10,081
4	Erbil	Arbil	1.62M	242	6,698
5	Al-Najaf	An-Najaf	1.30M	132	9,861
6	Kirkuk	At-Ta'mim	1.17M	120	9,822
7	Al Hillah	Babil	1.09M	236	4,630
8	Karbala	Karbala'	1.04M	113	9,250
9	Duhok	Dihok	1.00M	84	11,925
10	Sulaymaniyah	As-Sulaymaniyah	926.1K	117	7,943
11	Ad Diwaniyah	Al-Qādisiyyah	913.3K	77	11,923
12	Zakho	Dihok	834.2K	62	13,498
13	Al Mushahidah	Sala ad-Din	833.9K	237	3,516
14	Nasiriyah	Dhi-Qar	827.0K	75	11,085
15	Amarah	Maysan	656.7K	68	9,602
16	Jafar Muhammad Ali	Sala ad-Din	581.7K	76	7,694
17	Al-Kut	Wasit	501.1K	65	7,757
18	Ramadi	Al-Anbar	466.6K	79	5,877
19	As Samawah	Al-Muthannia	404.1K	47	8,673
20	Fallujah	Al-Anbar	363.2K	38	9,460
21	Al-Shatrah	Dhi-Qar	314.9K	27	11,662
22	Shorsh	As-Sulaymaniyah	251.9K	25	10,157
23	Gayara	Ninawa	250.0K	41	6,126
24	Tal Afar	Ninawa	244.9K	28	8,810
25	Az Zubayr	Al-Basrah	224.4K	30	7,479
26	Suq al Shyukh	Dhi-Qar	210.5K	20	10,631
27	Samarra	Sala ad-Din	203.8K	29	7,076
28	Al Qurna	Al-Basrah	196.8K	26	7,628
29	Abu Gharaq	Babil	195.7K	27	7,301
30	Kalar	As-Sulaymaniyah	172.8K	21	8,151

1975

2026

2050

Population figures are urban agglomerations (the contiguous built-up area), which can be larger than city-proper municipal boundaries.

Source: United Nations, Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Population Division (2025) · Creative Commons license CC BY 3.0 IGO

Source: UN World Population Prospects 2024 (CC BY 3.0 IGO). Historical estimates (1950–2024) and medium-variant projections (2025–2100). Updated December 2025.

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Iraq?: The population of Iraq is projected to reach approximately 48,007,437 in 2026, according to UN projections.
What is the life expectancy in Iraq?: Life expectancy at birth in Iraq is projected to be 72.6 years in 2026.
What is the fertility rate in Iraq?: The total fertility rate in Iraq is projected to be 3.13 children per woman in 2026.
What is the median age in Iraq?: The median age in Iraq is projected to be 21.1 years in 2026.
What is the age distribution in Iraq?: Iraq's population is projected to be 35.4% children (0-14 years), 61.1% working age (15-64 years), and 3.5% elderly (65+ years) in 2026.
What is the GDP of Iraq?: Iraq's GDP is $264.8 billion (current USD) as of 2026, according to IMF data.
What is the GDP per capita in Iraq?: The GDP per capita in Iraq is $14,376 (PPP) as of 2026, according to IMF data.
What is the inflation rate in Iraq?: The inflation rate in Iraq is 3.0% as of 2026, according to IMF data.

Today's demographic activity

Estimates based on 2026 annual rates

Births today

3,285

Deaths today

555

Net emigration today

As of today, Iraq has approximately 48,007,437 people. Estimated births today: 3,285; deaths: 555.

Watch Iraq's population change in real time. These counters estimate births, deaths, and migration activity every second based on annual demographic rates.

Key terms

Real-time counters: — Live estimates derived from annual demographic rates evenly distributed throughout the year.
Natural change: — Net change from births minus deaths (excluding migration).
Net migration: — Balance of people moving into vs. leaving the country.
Population growth: — Total change combining births, deaths, and migration.

Major Cities

(88)Projection

#	City	Region	Population	Area (km²)	Density
1	Baghdād (Baghdad)★ Capital	Baghdad	6.45M	707	9,112
2	Basra	Al-Basrah	2.07M	208	9,931
3	Mosul	Ninawa	1.70M	169	10,081
4	Erbil	Arbil	1.62M	242	6,698
5	Al-Najaf	An-Najaf	1.30M	132	9,861
6	Kirkuk	At-Ta'mim	1.17M	120	9,822
7	Al Hillah	Babil	1.09M	236	4,630
8	Karbala	Karbala'	1.04M	113	9,250
9	Duhok	Dihok	1.00M	84	11,925
10	Sulaymaniyah	As-Sulaymaniyah	926.1K	117	7,943
11	Ad Diwaniyah	Al-Qādisiyyah	913.3K	77	11,923
12	Zakho	Dihok	834.2K	62	13,498
13	Al Mushahidah	Sala ad-Din	833.9K	237	3,516
14	Nasiriyah	Dhi-Qar	827.0K	75	11,085
15	Amarah	Maysan	656.7K	68	9,602
16	Jafar Muhammad Ali	Sala ad-Din	581.7K	76	7,694
17	Al-Kut	Wasit	501.1K	65	7,757
18	Ramadi	Al-Anbar	466.6K	79	5,877
19	As Samawah	Al-Muthannia	404.1K	47	8,673
20	Fallujah	Al-Anbar	363.2K	38	9,460
21	Al-Shatrah	Dhi-Qar	314.9K	27	11,662
22	Shorsh	As-Sulaymaniyah	251.9K	25	10,157
23	Gayara	Ninawa	250.0K	41	6,126
24	Tal Afar	Ninawa	244.9K	28	8,810
25	Az Zubayr	Al-Basrah	224.4K	30	7,479
26	Suq al Shyukh	Dhi-Qar	210.5K	20	10,631
27	Samarra	Sala ad-Din	203.8K	29	7,076
28	Al Qurna	Al-Basrah	196.8K	26	7,628
29	Abu Gharaq	Babil	195.7K	27	7,301
30	Kalar	As-Sulaymaniyah	172.8K	21	8,151

1975

2026

2050

Population figures are urban agglomerations (the contiguous built-up area), which can be larger than city-proper municipal boundaries.

Source: United Nations, Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Population Division (2025) · Creative Commons license CC BY 3.0 IGO

Source: UN World Population Prospects 2024 (CC BY 3.0 IGO). Historical estimates (1950–2024) and medium-variant projections (2025–2100). Updated December 2025.

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Iraq?: The population of Iraq is projected to reach approximately 48,007,437 in 2026, according to UN projections.
What is the life expectancy in Iraq?: Life expectancy at birth in Iraq is projected to be 72.6 years in 2026.
What is the fertility rate in Iraq?: The total fertility rate in Iraq is projected to be 3.13 children per woman in 2026.
What is the median age in Iraq?: The median age in Iraq is projected to be 21.1 years in 2026.
What is the age distribution in Iraq?: Iraq's population is projected to be 35.4% children (0-14 years), 61.1% working age (15-64 years), and 3.5% elderly (65+ years) in 2026.
What is the GDP of Iraq?: Iraq's GDP is $264.8 billion (current USD) as of 2026, according to IMF data.
What is the GDP per capita in Iraq?: The GDP per capita in Iraq is $14,376 (PPP) as of 2026, according to IMF data.
What is the inflation rate in Iraq?: The inflation rate in Iraq is 3.0% as of 2026, according to IMF data.

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