Azerbaijan vs Iraq
Every indicator for Azerbaijan and Iraq side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Azerbaijan | Iraq | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 10,246,996 | 47,020,774 | −78.2% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 76 | 254 | −70.1% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 7,411 | 5,410 | +37.0% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 74.6 | 72.4 | — |
| Area (km²) | 86,600 | 435,050 | −80.1% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 118 | 108 | +9.5% |
| Median age (years) | 32.7 | 21.5 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 90.8 | 81.5 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 5.5 | 15.5 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 5.6 | 0.3 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 58.6 | 69.9 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 3,777 | 6,179 | −38.9% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 4.99 | 2.36 | +111.4% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 15.23 | 4.87 | +212.7% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 369 | 131 | +180.5% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 82,000 | 459,000 | −82.1% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 8.0 | 9.8 | −18.0% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 1.58 | 4.40 | −64.1% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Azerbaijan relative to Iraq; a positive value favors Azerbaijan. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
At a glance
Iraq is higher on 7 of the 12 indicators, while Azerbaijan leads on the remaining 5. The widest separation is in armed forces personnel (2020), about 5.6 times; they are closest on population density.
Key differences
- Iraq's armed forces personnel (2020) (459,000) is about 5.6 times Azerbaijan's (82,000).
- Iraq's area (435,050) is about 5.0 times Azerbaijan's (86,600).
- Iraq's population (2025) (47,020,774) is about 4.6 times Azerbaijan's (10,246,996).
- Iraq's gdp (nominal) (254) is about 3.3 times Azerbaijan's (76).
- Azerbaijan's military expenditure as a share of government spending (15.23) is about 3.1 times Iraq's (4.87).
Frequently asked questions
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