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IraqvsIsrael

See the biggest differences first, then scan the geographic, economic, and practical reference data.

This comparison uses the latest available atlas values for each country; reporting years can differ by metric.

The biggest differences first

Population

Iraq is higher

Iraq records 46,042,015, about 4.62× the other value.

Surface area

Iraq is higher

Iraq records 435,050 km², about 19.7× the other value.

Nominal GDP

Israel is higher

Israel records $540.38 billion, about 1.93× the other value.

What stands out

Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.

Population

🇮🇶 Iraq46,042,015
🇮🇱 Israel9,974,400

Iraq’s population is 362% larger than that of Israel, a difference of 36,067,615.

Surface area

🇮🇶 Iraq435,050 km²
🇮🇱 Israel22,070 km²

Iraq’s surface area is about 19.7× that of Israel, a difference of 412,980 km².

Population density

🇮🇶 Iraq106 /km²
🇮🇱 Israel452 /km²

Israel’s population density is 327% higher than that of Iraq, a difference of 346 /km².

Nominal GDP

🇮🇶 Iraq$279.64 billion · 2024
🇮🇱 Israel$540.38 billion · 2024

Israel’s nominal GDP is 93% larger than that of Iraq, a difference of $260.74 billion.

GDP per capita

🇮🇶 Iraq$6,074 · 2024
🇮🇱 Israel$54,177 · 2024

Israel’s GDP per capita is 792% higher than that of Iraq, a difference of $48,103.

Values use the latest available observations in WorldSumma. Economic reporting years are shown when available and can differ by country.

Full side-by-side comparison

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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About Iraq

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.

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About Israel

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.

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Iraq & Israel: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the capital of Iraq?

The capital of Iraq is Baghdad.

What is the population of Iraq?

Iraq has a recorded population of approximately 46,042,015 people.

How big is Iraq?

Iraq covers an area of about 435,050 km².

What is the population density of Iraq?

Iraq has a population density of roughly 106 /km² (people per square kilometre).

What is the GDP of Iraq?

Iraq has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $279.64 billion as of 2024.

What is the GDP per capita of Iraq?

Iraq has a GDP per capita of approximately $6,074.

What currency is used in Iraq?

Iraq uses the Iraqi dinar (IQD), with the symbol د.ع.

Where is Iraq located?

Iraq is located in Western Asia, Asia.

What is the native name of Iraq?

The native name of Iraq is العراق.

What are people from Iraq called?

People from Iraq are referred to as Iraqi.

What is the phone calling code for Iraq?

The international dialing code for Iraq is +964.

What is the internet domain for Iraq?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Iraq is .iq.

What time zone is Iraq in?

Iraq uses the Asia/Baghdad time zone.

What is Iraq known for?

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.

What is the capital of Israel?

The capital of Israel is Jerusalem.

What is the population of Israel?

Israel has a recorded population of approximately 9,974,400 people.

How big is Israel?

Israel covers an area of about 22,070 km².

What is the population density of Israel?

Israel has a population density of roughly 452 /km² (people per square kilometre).

What is the GDP of Israel?

Israel has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $540.38 billion as of 2024.

What is the GDP per capita of Israel?

Israel has a GDP per capita of approximately $54,177.

What currency is used in Israel?

Israel uses the Israeli new shekel (ILS), with the symbol ₪.

Where is Israel located?

Israel is located in Western Asia, Asia.

What is the native name of Israel?

The native name of Israel is יִשְׂרָאֵל.

What are people from Israel called?

People from Israel are referred to as Israeli.

What is the phone calling code for Israel?

The international dialing code for Israel is +972.

What is the internet domain for Israel?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Israel is .il.

What time zone is Israel in?

Israel uses the Asia/Jerusalem time zone.

What is Israel known for?

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.