Total population in Iraq
In 2025, the total population (number of people) in Iraq was 47,020,774 people, up from 46,042,015 people in 2024. Explore the historical series and compare Iraq with other economies below.
Total population
Number of people
Iraq
| Year | People |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 47 020 774 |
| 2024 | 46 042 015 |
| 2023 | 45 074 049 |
| 2022 | 44 070 551 |
| 2021 | 43 071 210 |
| 2020 | 42 116 604 |
| 2019 | 41 192 170 |
| 2018 | 40 265 624 |
| 2017 | 39 337 353 |
| 2016 | 38 469 627 |
| 2015 | 37 560 534 |
| 2014 | 36 550 059 |
| 2013 | 35 281 989 |
| 2012 | 33 654 842 |
| 2011 | 32 161 424 |
| 2010 | 31 045 366 |
| 2009 | 30 058 206 |
| 2008 | 28 971 036 |
| 2007 | 28 391 607 |
| 2006 | 28 616 515 |
| 2005 | 28 407 448 |
| 2004 | 27 577 878 |
| 2003 | 26 802 659 |
| 2002 | 26 006 559 |
| 2001 | 25 197 840 |
| 2000 | 24 424 056 |
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About this indicator
Total population refers to all residents of a country or territory, regardless of legal status or citizenship. It reflects demographic dynamics driven by births, deaths, and migration.
Population data are essential for calculating per capita indicators and for understanding the scale of an economy, its labor force, and its social services demand. Changes in population size have direct implications for economic growth potential, fiscal sustainability, and resource allocation.
This indicator is measured at mid-year (July 1) and expressed in number of people.
Population data are essential for calculating per capita indicators and for understanding the scale of an economy, its labor force, and its social services demand. Changes in population size have direct implications for economic growth potential, fiscal sustainability, and resource allocation.
This indicator is measured at mid-year (July 1) and expressed in number of people.
Sources and updates
Data sources
The data for this indicator are drawn from the United Nations (UN) World Population Prospects database.
Last update
This indicator was last updated on Econorama on 18 June 2026 and reflects the latest data available from the underlying sources at that time.