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IraqvsOman

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 8.72× the other value.

Surface area

Iraq is higher

Iraq records 435,050 km², about 1.41× the other value.

Nominal GDP

Iraq is higher

Iraq records $279.64 billion, about 2.61× the other value.

What stands out

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

Population

🇮🇶 Iraq46,042,015
🇴🇲 Oman5,281,538

Iraq’s population is 772% larger than that of Oman, a difference of 40,760,477.

Surface area

🇮🇶 Iraq435,050 km²
🇴🇲 Oman309,500 km²

Iraq’s surface area is 41% larger than that of Oman, a difference of 125,550 km².

Population density

🇮🇶 Iraq106 /km²
🇴🇲 Oman17.1 /km²

Iraq’s population density is 520% higher than that of Oman, a difference of 88.8 /km².

Nominal GDP

🇮🇶 Iraq$279.64 billion · 2024
🇴🇲 Oman$107.14 billion · 2024

Iraq’s nominal GDP is 161% larger than that of Oman, a difference of $172.50 billion.

GDP per capita

🇮🇶 Iraq$6,074 · 2024
🇴🇲 Oman$20,285 · 2024

Oman’s GDP per capita is 234% higher than that of Iraq, a difference of $14,212.

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

Muscat

Population

46,042,015

5,281,538

Surface area

435,050 km²

309,500 km²

Population density

106 /km²

17.1 /km²

Nominal GDP

$279.64 billion · 2024

$107.14 billion · 2024

GDP per capita

$6,074 · 2024

$20,285 · 2024

Region

Asia

Asia

Subregion

Western Asia

Western Asia

Currency

Iraqi dinar · IQD · د.ع

Omani rial · OMR · .ع.ر

Nationality

Iraqi

Omani

Phone code

+964

+968

Internet domain

.iq

.om

ISO codes

IQ / IRQ

OM / OMN

Time zone

Asia/Baghdad

Asia/Muscat

Native name

العراق

عمان

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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 Oman

The Sultanate of Oman is a country located in the southeastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula. It is bordered by Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Yemen, and has coastlines on the Arabian Sea and the Gulf of Oman.

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Iraq & Oman: 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 Oman?

The capital of Oman is Muscat.

What is the population of Oman?

Oman has a recorded population of approximately 5,281,538 people.

How big is Oman?

Oman covers an area of about 309,500 km².

What is the population density of Oman?

Oman has a population density of roughly 17.1 /km² (people per square kilometre).

What is the GDP of Oman?

Oman has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $107.14 billion as of 2024.

What is the GDP per capita of Oman?

Oman has a GDP per capita of approximately $20,285.

What currency is used in Oman?

Oman uses the Omani rial (OMR), with the symbol .ع.ر.

Where is Oman located?

Oman is located in Western Asia, Asia.

What is the native name of Oman?

The native name of Oman is عمان.

What are people from Oman called?

People from Oman are referred to as Omani.

What is the phone calling code for Oman?

The international dialing code for Oman is +968.

What is the internet domain for Oman?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Oman is .om.

What time zone is Oman in?

Oman uses the Asia/Muscat time zone.

What is Oman known for?

The Sultanate of Oman is a country located in the southeastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula. It is bordered by Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Yemen, and has coastlines on the Arabian Sea and the Gulf of Oman.