Iraq
- Capital:
- Baghdad
- Continent:
- Asia
- Region(s):
- Western Asia, The Middle East
- Abbreviation:
- IRQ
48,007,437
As of Jan 1, 2026 - Source
48,007,437
As of Jan 1, 2026 - Source
Iraq's population is projected to be 100,033,697 by 2097.
Historical
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| Year ↓ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 48,007,437 | 2.19% | 33 |
| 2025 | 47,020,774 | 2.23% | 34 |
| 2020 | 42,116,605 | 2.24% | 36 |
| 2019 | 41,192,171 | 2.3% | 36 |
| 2018 | 40,265,624 | 2.36% | 36 |
| 2017 | 39,337,353 | 2.26% | 36 |
| 2015 | 37,560,535 | 3.88% | 36 |
| 2010 | 31,045,366 | 1.79% | 39 |
| 2005 | 28,407,448 | 3.07% | 38 |
| 2000 | 24,424,056 | 3.24% | 42 |
| Year ↑ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 48,007,437 | 2.19% | 33 |
| 2032 | 53,953,390 | 1.95% | 31 |
| 2037 | 59,109,253 | 1.84% | 29 |
| 2042 | 64,260,843 | 1.69% | 29 |
| 2047 | 69,098,085 | 1.46% | 28 |
| 2052 | 73,729,295 | 1.31% | 28 |
| 2057 | 78,068,859 | 1.15% | 27 |
| 2062 | 82,123,595 | 1.02% | 27 |
| 2067 | 85,953,874 | 0.92% | 25 |
| 2072 | 89,295,814 | 0.77% | 24 |
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Baghdad has a metropolitan area population of 8,001,223, comprising 16.67%% of Iraq's total population.
As of 2026, Iraq has a total population of 48,007,437, ranking as the 33rd most populous nation in the world.
Iraq has a net population change of approximately 2,694 people per day, driven by 3,286 births, 556 deaths, and net emigration of 36 people.
Iraq represents 0.6% of the total global population and 0.96% of Asia's population.
Iraq has a population density of 110.5 people per km² (approximately 286.3 per mi²), making it the 105th most densely populated country in the world.
Currently, 62.35% of the population resides in urban areas, a figure that is increasing annually.
*Rates last updated: June 8, 2026
As of 2026, the largest ethnicity in Iraq is Arab (75%) Note: 75-80%. , followed by Kurdish (17%) .
As of 2026, Muslim (official) is the largest religion in Iraq, comprising 95% of the population.