Baghdad's 2025 population is now estimated at 8,141,120. In 1950, the population of Baghdad was 579,167. Baghdad has grown by 219,990 in the last year, which represents a 2.78% 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.