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Population
Surface area
Nominal GDP
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Iraq’s population is 87% larger than that of Syria, a difference of 21,369,255.
Iraq’s surface area is 135% larger than that of Syria, a difference of 249,870 km².
Syria’s population density is 26% higher than that of Iraq, a difference of 27.4 /km².
Iraq’s nominal GDP is about 11.8× that of Syria, a difference of $256.02 billion.
Iraq’s GDP per capita is 478% higher than that of Syria, a difference of $5,022.
Values use the latest available observations in WorldSumma. Economic reporting years are shown when available and can differ by country.
Baghdad
Damascus
46,042,015
24,672,760
435,050 km²
185,180 km²
106 /km²
133 /km²
$279.64 billion · 2024
$23.62 billion · 2022
$6,074 · 2024
$1,052 · 2022
Asia
Asia
Western Asia
Western Asia
Iraqi dinar · IQD · د.ع
Syrian pound · SYP · LS
Iraqi
Syrian
+964
+963
.iq
.sy
IQ / IRQ
SY / SYR
Asia/Baghdad
Asia/Damascus
العراق
سوريا
| Measure | Iraq | Syria |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Baghdad | Damascus |
| Population | 46,042,015 | 24,672,760 |
| Surface area | 435,050 km² | 185,180 km² |
| Population density | 106 /km² | 133 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $279.64 billion · 2024 | $23.62 billion · 2022 |
| GDP per capita | $6,074 · 2024 | $1,052 · 2022 |
| Region | Asia | Asia |
| Subregion | Western Asia | Western Asia |
| Currency | Iraqi dinar · IQD · د.ع | Syrian pound · SYP · LS |
| Nationality | Iraqi | Syrian |
| Phone code | +964 | +963 |
| Internet domain | .iq | .sy |
| ISO codes | IQ / IRQ | SY / SYR |
| Time zone | Asia/Baghdad | Asia/Damascus |
| Native name | العراق | سوريا |
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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 →Syria, officially the Syrian Arab Republic, is a country situated in Western Asia, bordering the Mediterranean Sea and sharing land borders with Turkey, Iraq, Jordan, Israel, and Lebanon. Since 2011, the …
Full Syria 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 Syria is Damascus.
Syria has a recorded population of approximately 24,672,760 people.
Syria covers an area of about 185,180 km².
Syria has a population density of roughly 133 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Syria has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $23.62 billion as of 2022.
Syria has a GDP per capita of approximately $1,052.
Syria uses the Syrian pound (SYP), with the symbol LS.
Syria is located in Western Asia, Asia.
The native name of Syria is سوريا.
People from Syria are referred to as Syrian.
The international dialing code for Syria is +963.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Syria is .sy.
Syria uses the Asia/Damascus time zone.
Syria, officially the Syrian Arab Republic, is a country situated in Western Asia, bordering the Mediterranean Sea and sharing land borders with Turkey, Iraq, Jordan, Israel, and Lebanon. Since 2011, the …