Basra's 2026 population is now estimated at 1,566,370. In 1950, the population of Basra was 115,708. Basra has grown by 41,720 in the last year, which represents a 2.74% 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 Basra, which typically includes Basra's population in addition to adjacent suburban areas.