Iraq vs Thailand
Every indicator for Iraq and Thailand side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Iraq | Thailand | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 47,020,774 | 71,619,863 | −34.3% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 254 | 577 | −56.0% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 5,410 | 8,057 | −32.9% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 72.4 | 76.6 | — |
| Area (km²) | 435,050 | 513,115 | −15.2% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 108 | 140 | −22.6% |
| Median age (years) | 21.5 | 40.5 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 81.5 | 90.9 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 15.5 | 0.8 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 0.3 | -0.1 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 69.9 | 62.8 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 6,179 | 5,522 | +11.9% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 2.36 | 1.08 | +118.5% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 4.87 | 4.54 | +7.3% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 131 | 77 | +70.4% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 459,000 | 455,000 | +0.9% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 9.8 | 6.4 | +53.7% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 4.40 | 1.13 | +289.4% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Iraq relative to Thailand; a positive value favors Iraq. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
Key differences
- On population (2025), Iraq is 34.3% lower than Thailand.
- On gdp (nominal), Iraq is 56.0% lower than Thailand.
- On gdp per capita, Iraq is 32.9% lower than Thailand.
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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