Baghdad's 2026 population is now estimated at 8,370,410. In 1950, the population of Baghdad was 579,167. Baghdad has grown by 229,290 in the last year, which represents a 2.82% annual change. These population estimates and projections come from the latest revision of the UN World Urbanization Prospects . These estimates represent the Urban agglomeration of Baghdad, which typically includes Baghdad's population in addition to adjacent suburban areas.