IRQ · Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan / Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (excluding high income)
Total Population
47.02 million
(2025)
Life Expectancy
72.4 years
Population Growth
Demographic Indicators
| Indicator | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 47,020,774 persons | 2025 |
| Population Growth (%) | 2.10 percent | 2025 |
| Population Density | 103.8 people per sq. km | 2023 |
| Birth Rate | 25.58 per 1,000 people | 2024 |
| Death Rate | 4.17 per 1,000 people | 2024 |
| Fertility Rate | 3.22 births per woman | 2024 |
| Life Expectancy | 72.4 years | 2024 |
| Infant Mortality Rate | 20.1 per 1,000 live births | 2024 |
| Literacy Rate | 84.1 percent | 2021 |
| Urban Population (%) | 69.9 percent | 2025 |
Languages
Arabic
Official
Aramaic
Official
Sorani
Official
Religions
Christian
1.0%