Iraq Facts
Capital of IraqThe capital of Iraq is Baghdad.
| Capital | Baghdad |
| Population (UN estimate, 2024, rounded) | 45.5 million |
| Total area | 438,317 km² |
| Population density (calculated) | 104 people per km² |
| Currency | Iraqi dinar (IQD) |
| Region | Asia |
How we got the density
- Density is the one figure on this page that is calculated rather than looked up: population ÷ area.
- 45.5 million people = 45,500,000 people. Divided by 438,317 km²: 103.81 people per km², which rounds to 104.
Check it backwards
104 × 438,317 km² ≈ 45,497,305 people — back to the population, apart from the rounding of the density to a whole number.
Questions people also ask
What is the capital of Iraq?
The capital of Iraq is Baghdad.
How many people live in Iraq?
About 45.5 million, by the UN World Population Prospects 2024 estimate (rounded). Population density works out to 104 people per km².
How big is Iraq?
Iraq covers 438,317 km² in total area.
What currency does Iraq use?
The Iraqi dinar (IQD).