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IraqvsQatar

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 16.1× the other value.

Surface area

Iraq is higher

Iraq records 435,050 km², about 37.9× the other value.

Nominal GDP

Iraq is higher

Iraq records $279.64 billion, about 1.28× the other value.

What stands out

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

Population

🇮🇶 Iraq46,042,015
🇶🇦 Qatar2,857,822

Iraq’s population is about 16.1× that of Qatar, a difference of 43,184,193.

Surface area

🇮🇶 Iraq435,050 km²
🇶🇦 Qatar11,490 km²

Iraq’s surface area is about 37.9× that of Qatar, a difference of 423,560 km².

Population density

🇮🇶 Iraq106 /km²
🇶🇦 Qatar249 /km²

Qatar’s population density is 135% higher than that of Iraq, a difference of 143 /km².

Nominal GDP

🇮🇶 Iraq$279.64 billion · 2024
🇶🇦 Qatar$219.16 billion · 2024

Iraq’s nominal GDP is 28% larger than that of Qatar, a difference of $60.48 billion.

GDP per capita

🇮🇶 Iraq$6,074 · 2024
🇶🇦 Qatar$76,689 · 2024

Qatar’s GDP per capita is about 12.6× that of Iraq, a difference of $70,615.

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

Doha

Population

46,042,015

2,857,822

Surface area

435,050 km²

11,490 km²

Population density

106 /km²

249 /km²

Nominal GDP

$279.64 billion · 2024

$219.16 billion · 2024

GDP per capita

$6,074 · 2024

$76,689 · 2024

Region

Asia

Asia

Subregion

Western Asia

Western Asia

Currency

Iraqi dinar · IQD · د.ع

Qatari riyal · QAR · ق.ر

Nationality

Iraqi

Qatari

Phone code

+964

+974

Internet domain

.iq

.qa

ISO codes

IQ / IRQ

QA / QAT

Time zone

Asia/Baghdad

Asia/Qatar

Native name

العراق

قطر

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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 Qatar

Qatar, officially the State of Qatar, is a country located in Western Asia, occupying the small peninsula of the same name. Its territory is mainly composed of a desert peninsula jutting out into the Persian Gulf. Qatar is a sovereign state with a constitutional monarchy, ruled by the Al Thani family.

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Iraq & Qatar: 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 Qatar?

The capital of Qatar is Doha.

What is the population of Qatar?

Qatar has a recorded population of approximately 2,857,822 people.

How big is Qatar?

Qatar covers an area of about 11,490 km².

What is the population density of Qatar?

Qatar has a population density of roughly 249 /km² (people per square kilometre).

What is the GDP of Qatar?

Qatar has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $219.16 billion as of 2024.

What is the GDP per capita of Qatar?

Qatar has a GDP per capita of approximately $76,689.

What currency is used in Qatar?

Qatar uses the Qatari riyal (QAR), with the symbol ق.ر.

Where is Qatar located?

Qatar is located in Western Asia, Asia.

What is the native name of Qatar?

The native name of Qatar is قطر.

What are people from Qatar called?

People from Qatar are referred to as Qatari.

What is the phone calling code for Qatar?

The international dialing code for Qatar is +974.

What is the internet domain for Qatar?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Qatar is .qa.

What time zone is Qatar in?

Qatar uses the Asia/Qatar time zone.

What is Qatar known for?

Qatar, officially the State of Qatar, is a country located in Western Asia, occupying the small peninsula of the same name. Its territory is mainly composed of a desert peninsula jutting out into the Persian Gulf. Qatar is a sovereign state with a constitutional monarchy, ruled by the Al Thani family.