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Population
Surface area
Nominal GDP
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Iraq’s population is 362% larger than that of Israel, a difference of 36,067,615.
Iraq’s surface area is about 19.7× that of Israel, a difference of 412,980 km².
Israel’s population density is 327% higher than that of Iraq, a difference of 346 /km².
Israel’s nominal GDP is 93% larger than that of Iraq, a difference of $260.74 billion.
Israel’s GDP per capita is 792% higher than that of Iraq, a difference of $48,103.
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Baghdad
Jerusalem
46,042,015
9,974,400
435,050 km²
22,070 km²
106 /km²
452 /km²
$279.64 billion · 2024
$540.38 billion · 2024
$6,074 · 2024
$54,177 · 2024
Asia
Asia
Western Asia
Western Asia
Iraqi dinar · IQD · د.ع
Israeli new shekel · ILS · ₪
Iraqi
Israeli
+964
+972
.iq
.il
IQ / IRQ
IL / ISR
Asia/Baghdad
Asia/Jerusalem
العراق
יִשְׂרָאֵל
| Measure | Iraq | Israel |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Baghdad | Jerusalem |
| Population | 46,042,015 | 9,974,400 |
| Surface area | 435,050 km² | 22,070 km² |
| Population density | 106 /km² | 452 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $279.64 billion · 2024 | $540.38 billion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $6,074 · 2024 | $54,177 · 2024 |
| Region | Asia | Asia |
| Subregion | Western Asia | Western Asia |
| Currency | Iraqi dinar · IQD · د.ع | Israeli new shekel · ILS · ₪ |
| Nationality | Iraqi | Israeli |
| Phone code | +964 | +972 |
| Internet domain | .iq | .il |
| ISO codes | IQ / IRQ | IL / ISR |
| Time zone | Asia/Baghdad | Asia/Jerusalem |
| Native name | العراق | יִשְׂרָאֵל |
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Iraq, located in the heart of the Middle East, is a land where ancient civilizations and modern aspirations converge. Known for its pivotal role in shaping human history, the country invites exploration into its rich tapestry of cultures, landscapes, and enduring spirit.
Full Iraq profile →Israel, a small yet dynamic nation on the eastern shore of the Mediterranean, blends ancient heritage with cutting‑edge innovation, offering a mosaic of history, faith, and modernity.
Full Israel profile →The capital of Iraq is Baghdad.
Iraq has a recorded population of approximately 46,042,015 people.
Iraq covers an area of about 435,050 km².
Iraq has a population density of roughly 106 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Iraq has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $279.64 billion as of 2024.
Iraq has a GDP per capita of approximately $6,074.
Iraq uses the Iraqi dinar (IQD), with the symbol د.ع.
Iraq is located in Western Asia, Asia.
The native name of Iraq is العراق.
People from Iraq are referred to as Iraqi.
The international dialing code for Iraq is +964.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Iraq is .iq.
Iraq uses the Asia/Baghdad time zone.
Iraq, located in the heart of the Middle East, is a land where ancient civilizations and modern aspirations converge. Known for its pivotal role in shaping human history, the country invites exploration into its rich tapestry of cultures, landscapes, and enduring spirit.
The capital of Israel is Jerusalem.
Israel has a recorded population of approximately 9,974,400 people.
Israel covers an area of about 22,070 km².
Israel has a population density of roughly 452 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Israel has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $540.38 billion as of 2024.
Israel has a GDP per capita of approximately $54,177.
Israel uses the Israeli new shekel (ILS), with the symbol ₪.
Israel is located in Western Asia, Asia.
The native name of Israel is יִשְׂרָאֵל.
People from Israel are referred to as Israeli.
The international dialing code for Israel is +972.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Israel is .il.
Israel uses the Asia/Jerusalem time zone.
Israel, a small yet dynamic nation on the eastern shore of the Mediterranean, blends ancient heritage with cutting‑edge innovation, offering a mosaic of history, faith, and modernity.