invention
The Code of Hammurabi, inscribed in ancient Babylon in what is now Iraq around 1754 BCE, is one of the oldest deciphered writings of significant length.
Iraq
Republic of Iraq
Population, GDP, and key facts about Iraq — updated for 2026.
Capital · BAGHDADContinent · ASIAISO · IRQ
Iraq quick facts
- Population
- 46,042,015
- Area
- 435,050 km²
- Population density
- 104 people/km²
- GDP
- US$ 279.6 Billion
- GDP per capita
- US$ 6.1K
- Capital
- Baghdad
- Currency
- Iraqi dinar (ع.د, IQD)
- Minimum wage
- US$ 269.2/month · ع.د 350,000/month (2024)
- Languages
- Arabic, Aramaic, Sorani
Iraq at human scale
Where does Iraq rank in the world?
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Compare Iraq with any country →Iraq's war history
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- Government of IraqvsKDP, PUK
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InterstateInternationalized intrastateIntrastate
Wars that reached at least 1,000 battle-related deaths in a year, since 1946 — not a full record of every armed conflict Iraq has had. Source: UCDP/PRIO Armed Conflict Dataset.
See every war since 1946 on the War Timeline →Iraq's energy mix
Fossil fuels · 98%Renewables · 2%
- Natural gas53%
- Oil45%
- Hydropower1%
- Solar0%
Share of Iraq's own electricity generation by source, 2024. Source: Our World in Data (Ember Yearly Electricity Data and the Energy Institute Statistical Review of World Energy).
Everything we know about Iraq
history
Iraq sits within Mesopotamia, the "land between two rivers" (the Tigris and Euphrates), often called the cradle of civilization for its early cities, writing, and law codes.
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Fill the Country →Frequently asked questions about Iraq
What is the capital of Iraq?
The capital of Iraq is Baghdad.
What is Iraq's population?
Iraq has a population of 46,042,015.
What is Iraq's GDP per capita?
Iraq's GDP per capita is US$ 6.1K.
What is the currency of Iraq?
The currency of Iraq is the Iraqi dinar (IQD).
What is the minimum wage in Iraq?
Iraq's statutory minimum wage is about US$ 269.2 per month (as of 2024) — ع.د 350,000 per month in local currency.
Is Iraq bigger than Yemen, Rep.?
Yemen, Rep. is about 1.2× the size of Iraq by land area.
Data from the World Bank, updated November 2026.