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Population
Surface area
Nominal GDP
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Iraq’s population is 840% larger than that of Kuwait, a difference of 41,144,752.
Iraq’s surface area is about 24.4× that of Kuwait, a difference of 417,230 km².
Kuwait’s population density is 160% higher than that of Iraq, a difference of 169 /km².
Iraq’s nominal GDP is 75% larger than that of Kuwait, a difference of $119.41 billion.
Kuwait’s GDP per capita is 439% higher than that of Iraq, a difference of $26,644.
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Baghdad
Kuwait City
46,042,015
4,897,263
435,050 km²
17,820 km²
106 /km²
275 /km²
$279.64 billion · 2024
$160.23 billion · 2024
$6,074 · 2024
$32,718 · 2024
Asia
Asia
Western Asia
Western Asia
Iraqi dinar · IQD · د.ع
Kuwaiti dinar · KWD · ك.د
Iraqi
Kuwaiti
+964
+965
.iq
.kw
IQ / IRQ
KW / KWT
Asia/Baghdad
Asia/Kuwait
العراق
الكويت
| Measure | Iraq | Kuwait |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Baghdad | Kuwait City |
| Population | 46,042,015 | 4,897,263 |
| Surface area | 435,050 km² | 17,820 km² |
| Population density | 106 /km² | 275 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $279.64 billion · 2024 | $160.23 billion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $6,074 · 2024 | $32,718 · 2024 |
| Region | Asia | Asia |
| Subregion | Western Asia | Western Asia |
| Currency | Iraqi dinar · IQD · د.ع | Kuwaiti dinar · KWD · ك.د |
| Nationality | Iraqi | Kuwaiti |
| Phone code | +964 | +965 |
| Internet domain | .iq | .kw |
| ISO codes | IQ / IRQ | KW / KWT |
| Time zone | Asia/Baghdad | Asia/Kuwait |
| Native name | العراق | الكويت |
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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 →Kuwait, officially the State of Kuwait, is a small but wealthy nation in the Arabian Peninsula. It is known for its significant oil reserves and modern urban landscape, with a population of around 4.3 million people.
Full Kuwait 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 Kuwait is Kuwait City.
Kuwait has a recorded population of approximately 4,897,263 people.
Kuwait covers an area of about 17,820 km².
Kuwait has a population density of roughly 275 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Kuwait has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $160.23 billion as of 2024.
Kuwait has a GDP per capita of approximately $32,718.
Kuwait uses the Kuwaiti dinar (KWD), with the symbol ك.د.
Kuwait is located in Western Asia, Asia.
The native name of Kuwait is الكويت.
People from Kuwait are referred to as Kuwaiti.
The international dialing code for Kuwait is +965.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Kuwait is .kw.
Kuwait uses the Asia/Kuwait time zone.
Kuwait, officially the State of Kuwait, is a small but wealthy nation in the Arabian Peninsula. It is known for its significant oil reserves and modern urban landscape, with a population of around 4.3 million people.