United Arab Emirates vs Iraq
Every indicator for United Arab Emirates and Iraq side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | United Arab Emirates | Iraq | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 11,513,149 | 47,020,774 | −75.5% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 552 | 254 | +117.3% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 50,274 | 5,410 | +829.3% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 83.1 | 72.4 | — |
| Area (km²) | 98,648 | 435,050 | −77.3% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 117 | 108 | +8.0% |
| Median age (years) | — | 21.5 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 100.0 | 81.5 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 2.2 | 15.5 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 1.3 | 0.3 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 86.0 | 69.9 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | — | 6,179 | — |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | — | 2.36 | — |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | — | 4.87 | — |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | — | 131 | — |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 63,000 | 459,000 | −86.3% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 5.5 | 9.8 | −43.9% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 1.02 | 4.40 | −76.8% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of United Arab Emirates relative to Iraq; a positive value favors United Arab Emirates. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
At a glance
Iraq is higher on 5 of the 8 indicators, while United Arab Emirates leads on the remaining 3. The widest separation is in gdp per capita, about 9.3 times; they are closest on population density.
Key differences
- United Arab Emirates's gdp per capita (50,274) is about 9.3 times Iraq's (5,410).
- Iraq's armed forces personnel (2020) (459,000) is about 7.3 times United Arab Emirates's (63,000).
- Iraq's area (435,050) is about 4.4 times United Arab Emirates's (98,648).
- Iraq's armed forces as a share of the labor force (4.40) is about 4.3 times United Arab Emirates's (1.02).
- Iraq's population (2025) (47,020,774) is about 4.1 times United Arab Emirates's (11,513,149).
Frequently asked questions
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