What is the Population of Iraq?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
Iraq has a population of approximately 46,118,793 people, making it the 34th most populated country of the 196 countries covered on this site — around 0.58% of the world's population. With a land area of 438,317 km², the population density is roughly 105 people per km².
| Population | 46,118,793 |
|---|---|
| Population rank | 34th of 196 |
| Share of world population | 0.58% |
| Area | 438,317 km² |
| Population density | 105 / km² |
| Demonym | Iraqi |
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Countries with a similar population
| Country | Population | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Iraq | 46,118,793 | 34th |
| Spain | 49,315,949 | 31st |
| Algeria | 47,400,000 | 32nd |
| Argentina | 46,735,004 | 33rd |
| Uganda | 45,905,417 | 35th |
| Afghanistan | 43,844,000 | 36th |
| Canada | 41,651,653 | 37th |
Iraq compared with its neighbours
| Country | Population | Area (km²) |
|---|---|---|
| Iran | 85,961,000 | 1,648,195 |
| Jordan | 11,734,000 | 89,342 |
| Kuwait | 4,881,254 | 17,818 |
| Saudi Arabia | 35,300,280 | 2,149,690 |
| Syria | 25,620,000 | 185,180 |
| Turkey | 85,664,944 | 783,562 |
Iraq in context
- Iraq covers 438,317 km², making it the 58th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- It shares a land border with 6 countries: Iran, Jordan, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Turkey.
- With 46,118,793 people, Iraq holds about 15.3% of the population of Western Asia.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Sunday.
- Iraq is a member state of the United Nations.
Population of Iraq — FAQ
What is the population of Iraq?
The population of Iraq is approximately 46,118,793 (46.1 million) based on the latest available data.
What is the population of Iraq in 2026?
The latest estimate in our dataset puts the population of Iraq at approximately 46,118,793 people (an estimate, not a live count — national statistics offices publish the official figures). Iraq is the 34th most populated country in our dataset.
How many people live in Iraq?
Approximately 46,118,793 people live in Iraq, making it the 34th most populated country out of 196 covered on this site.
How does Iraq rank by population?
Iraq is the 34th most populated of the 196 countries covered on this site, with a world population share of 0.58%.
What is the population density of Iraq?
Iraq has a population density of roughly 105 people per km², based on a land area of 438,317 km².
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