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.
Key differences
- On population (2025), Azerbaijan is 78.2% lower than Iraq.
- On gdp (nominal), Azerbaijan is 70.1% lower than Iraq.
- On gdp per capita, Azerbaijan is 37.0% higher than Iraq.
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The indicators use different scales, so the chart is a rough visual comparison only; use the table for exact figures.
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Data sourcesUN World Population Prospects, IMF, World Bank, SIPRI