Iraq vs Qatar
Every indicator for Iraq and Qatar side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Iraq | Qatar | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 47,020,774 | 2,972,215 | +1,482.0% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 254 | 216 | +17.6% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 5,410 | 72,525 | −92.5% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 72.4 | 82.5 | — |
| Area (km²) | 435,050 | 11,490 | +3,686.3% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 108 | 259 | −58.2% |
| Median age (years) | 21.5 | — | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 81.5 | 98.1 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 15.5 | 0.1 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 0.3 | 1.3 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 69.9 | 99.4 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024 / 2022) (million $) | 6,179 | 15,412 | −59.9% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 2.36 | 6.50 | −63.7% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 4.87 | 26.88 | −81.9% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 131 | 5,185 | −97.5% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 459,000 | 22,000 | +1,986.4% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 9.8 | 7.4 | +31.9% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 4.40 | 1.07 | +311.2% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Iraq relative to Qatar; a positive value favors Iraq. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
Key differences
- On population (2025), Iraq is 1,482.0% higher than Qatar.
- On gdp (nominal), Iraq is 17.6% higher than Qatar.
- On gdp per capita, Iraq is 92.5% lower than Qatar.
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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