South Korea vs Iraq
Every indicator for South Korea and Iraq side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | South Korea | Iraq | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 51,684,564 | 47,020,774 | +9.9% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 1,872 | 254 | +637.0% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 36,227 | 5,410 | +569.6% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 83.6 | 72.4 | — |
| Area (km²) | 100,450 | 435,050 | −76.9% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 515 | 108 | +376.1% |
| Median age (years) | 45.5 | 21.5 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 97.9 | 81.5 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 2.7 | 15.5 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 2.1 | 0.3 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 81.2 | 69.9 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 47,571 | 6,179 | +669.9% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 2.56 | 2.36 | +8.5% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 11.32 | 4.87 | +132.4% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 920 | 131 | +600.4% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 569,000 | 459,000 | +24.0% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 11.0 | 9.8 | +12.8% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 2.01 | 4.40 | −54.3% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of South Korea relative to Iraq; a positive value favors South Korea. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
Key differences
- On population (2025), South Korea is 9.9% higher than Iraq.
- On gdp (nominal), South Korea is 637.0% higher than Iraq.
- On gdp per capita, South Korea is 569.6% 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