Population of Iraq 2026
47٬524٬840
Population now (estimate)
438٬317
Area (km²)
108
Density (per km²)
2.2%
Annual growth rate
47٬524٬840
people — live estimate
◷ computed from the 2026 figure and growth rate
The population of Iraq in 2026 is about 47,524,840 people, according to the latest United Nations estimates. It grows at an annual rate of about 2.2%.
Iraq covers about 438,317 km², with Baghdad as its capital, giving a population density of around 108 people per km².
Population trend of Iraq
Source: World Bank — SP.POP.TOTL.
Population pyramid — Iraq
Aggregated age bands from the World Bank; sex split approximated by the overall female ratio.
Iraq is among the most populous countries in its region, with tens of millions of inhabitants. Its population grows at a moderate pace.
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