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.
At a glance
Iraq is higher on 7 of the 12 indicators, while Thailand leads on the remaining 5. The widest separation is in armed forces as a share of the labor force, about 3.9 times; they are closest on armed forces personnel (2020).
Key differences
- Iraq's armed forces as a share of the labor force (4.40) is about 3.9 times Thailand's (1.13).
- Thailand's gdp (nominal) (577) is about 2.3 times Iraq's (254).
- Iraq's military expenditure as a share of gdp (2.36) is about 2.2 times Thailand's (1.08).
- On military expenditure per capita, Iraq is %70 higher than Thailand: 131 against 77.
- On armed forces per 1,000 people, Iraq is %54 higher than Thailand: 9.8 against 6.4.
Frequently asked questions
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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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