Iraq
Country statistics · 1990–present
Iraq at a Glance
Iraq is home to 46 million people as of 2024, with a population that is growing very rapidly. At a GDP per capita of $6,420, it is a lower-middle-income economy — reflecting an economy in active development. Life expectancy at birth stands at 72.4 years, below the global average.
Population Trends
The total resident population stood at 46 million as of 2024. With a birth rate of 25.6 and a death rate of 4.2 per 1,000 people (2024), the natural growth rate stands at 21.4 per 1,000 — equivalent to roughly 986,000 additional residents each year from natural change alone.
Economy & Development
Iraq is a mid-sized economy, with a total GDP that is projected at $321 billion (2029 IMF projection). At $6,420 per person, it is classified as a lower-middle-income economy — reflecting an economy in active development. Real GDP growth is projected at 3.3% in 2029, representing solid growth.
Health & Society
Life expectancy at birth is 72.4 years (2024), below the global average. Current health expenditure per person is $333 (2023), representing very low per-capita healthcare spending, a common constraint in lower-income economies. The adult literacy rate stands at 84.1% (2021), reflecting a majority-literate adult population. 81.5% of the population use the internet (2024), indicating strong digital connectivity. Access to safe drinking water reaches 59.8% of the population (2024), representing limited safe drinking water access, a significant public health priority.