Iraq vs Canada
Every indicator for Iraq and Canada side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Iraq | Canada | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 47,020,774 | 41,651,653 | +12.9% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 254 | 2,320 | −89.1% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 5,410 | 55,698 | −90.3% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 72.4 | 82.1 | — |
| Area (km²) | 435,050 | 15,634,410 | −97.2% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 108 | 3 | +3,957.0% |
| Median age (years) | 21.5 | 40.6 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 81.5 | 94.4 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 15.5 | 6.9 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 0.3 | 2.1 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 69.9 | 82.9 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 6,179 | 29,347 | −78.9% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 2.36 | 1.31 | +80.2% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 4.87 | 3.08 | +58.1% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 131 | 705 | −81.3% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 459,000 | 72,000 | +537.5% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 9.8 | 1.7 | +464.7% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 4.40 | 0.35 | +1,157.1% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Iraq relative to Canada; a positive value favors Iraq. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
At a glance
Iraq is higher on 7 of the 12 indicators, while Canada leads on the remaining 5. The widest separation is in population density, about 41 times; they are closest on population (2025).
Key differences
- Population density shows the widest gap of all: Iraq stands at 108 against Canada's 3 — roughly 41 times as much.
- Area shows the widest gap of all: Canada stands at 15,634,410 against Iraq's 435,050 — roughly 36 times as much.
- Armed forces as a share of the labor force shows the widest gap of all: Iraq stands at 4.40 against Canada's 0.35 — roughly 13 times as much.
- GDP per capita shows the widest gap of all: Canada stands at 55,698 against Iraq's 5,410 — roughly 10 times as much.
- Canada's gdp (nominal) (2,320) is about 9.1 times Iraq's (254).
Frequently asked questions
Where do Iraq and Canada differ most?
In population density. Iraq records 108 against Canada's 3 — a ratio of roughly 41 to one.
Where are Iraq and Canada most alike?
In population (2025), at 47,020,774 and 41,651,653 — a gap of only %13.
On how many indicators is Iraq ahead of Canada?
Iraq is higher on 7 of the 12 ratio-scale indicators and Canada on 5. A higher number is not automatically better, though — population density, for instance, is a characteristic rather than an advantage.
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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