United Kingdom vs Iraq
Every indicator for United Kingdom and Iraq side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | United Kingdom | Iraq | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 69,487,000 | 47,020,774 | +47.8% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 4,003 | 254 | +1,476.0% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 57,602 | 5,410 | +964.7% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 81.4 | 72.4 | — |
| Area (km²) | 243,610 | 435,050 | −44.0% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 285 | 108 | +163.9% |
| Median age (years) | 40.6 | 21.5 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 95.5 | 81.5 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 4.7 | 15.5 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 3.9 | 0.3 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 83.3 | 69.9 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 81,763 | 6,179 | +1,223.2% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 2.28 | 2.36 | −3.4% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 5.25 | 4.87 | +7.8% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 1,177 | 131 | +795.4% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 153,000 | 459,000 | −66.7% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 2.2 | 9.8 | −77.4% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.45 | 4.40 | −89.8% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of United Kingdom relative to Iraq; a positive value favors United Kingdom. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
At a glance
United Kingdom is higher on 7 of the 12 indicators, while Iraq leads on the remaining 5. The widest separation is in gdp (nominal), about 16 times; they are closest on military expenditure as a share of gdp.
Key differences
- GDP (nominal) shows the widest gap of all: United Kingdom stands at 4,003 against Iraq's 254 — roughly 16 times as much.
- Military expenditure (2024) shows the widest gap of all: United Kingdom stands at 81,763 against Iraq's 6,179 — roughly 13 times as much.
- GDP per capita shows the widest gap of all: United Kingdom stands at 57,602 against Iraq's 5,410 — roughly 11 times as much.
- Iraq's armed forces as a share of the labor force (4.40) is about 9.8 times United Kingdom's (0.45).
- United Kingdom's military expenditure per capita (1,177) is about 9.0 times Iraq's (131).
Frequently asked questions
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