Population
Iraq is higher
Iraq records 46,042,015, about 1.13× the other value.
The biggest differences first
Surface area
Yemen is higher
Yemen records 527,970 km², about 1.21× the other value.
Nominal GDP
Iraq is higher
Iraq records $279.64 billion, about 12.9× the other value.
What stands out
Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.
Population
🇮🇶 Iraq46,042,015
🇾🇪 Yemen40,583,164
Iraq’s population is 13% larger than that of Yemen, a difference of 5,458,851.
Surface area
🇮🇶 Iraq435,050 km²
🇾🇪 Yemen527,970 km²
Yemen’s surface area is 21% larger than that of Iraq, a difference of 92,920 km².
Population density
🇮🇶 Iraq106 /km²
🇾🇪 Yemen76.9 /km²
Iraq’s population density is 38% higher than that of Yemen, a difference of 29 /km².
Nominal GDP
🇮🇶 Iraq$279.64 billion · 2024
🇾🇪 Yemen$21.61 billion · 2018
Iraq’s nominal GDP is about 12.9× that of Yemen, a difference of $258.04 billion.
GDP per capita
🇮🇶 Iraq$6,074 · 2024
🇾🇪 Yemen$634 · 2018
Iraq’s GDP per capita is 858% higher than that of Yemen, a difference of $5,440.
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
Sanaa
Population
46,042,015
40,583,164
Surface area
435,050 km²
527,970 km²
Population density
106 /km²
76.9 /km²
Nominal GDP
$279.64 billion · 2024
$21.61 billion · 2018
GDP per capita
$6,074 · 2024
$634 · 2018
Region
Asia
Asia
Subregion
Western Asia
Western Asia
Currency
Iraqi dinar · IQD · د.ع
Yemeni rial · YER · ﷼
Nationality
Iraqi
Yemeni
Phone code
+964
+967
Internet domain
.iq
.ye
ISO codes
IQ / IRQ
YE / YEM
Time zone
Asia/Baghdad
Asia/Aden
Native name
العراق
اليَمَن
| Measure | Iraq | Yemen |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Baghdad | Sanaa |
| Population | 46,042,015 | 40,583,164 |
| Surface area | 435,050 km² | 527,970 km² |
| Population density | 106 /km² | 76.9 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $279.64 billion · 2024 | $21.61 billion · 2018 |
| GDP per capita | $6,074 · 2024 | $634 · 2018 |
| Region | Asia | Asia |
| Subregion | Western Asia | Western Asia |
| Currency | Iraqi dinar · IQD · د.ع | Yemeni rial · YER · ﷼ |
| Nationality | Iraqi | Yemeni |
| Phone code | +964 | +967 |
| Internet domain | .iq | .ye |
| ISO codes | IQ / IRQ | YE / YEM |
| Time zone | Asia/Baghdad | Asia/Aden |
| Native name | العراق | اليَمَن |
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Country overviews
AI-assisted profile prose · methodologyAbout 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.
Full Iraq profile →About Yemen
Yemen is a nation at the southern tip of the Arabian Peninsula, a land of ancient civilisations, mud-brick skyscrapers and dramatic highlands. Once known to the Romans as Arabia Felix, fortunate Arabia, for its fertility and incense trade, it holds a deep and storied heritage. In recent years it has been devastated by a prolonged and severe conflict.
Full Yemen profile →Iraq & Yemen: 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 Yemen?
The capital of Yemen is Sanaa.
What is the population of Yemen?
Yemen has a recorded population of approximately 40,583,164 people.
How big is Yemen?
Yemen covers an area of about 527,970 km².
What is the population density of Yemen?
Yemen has a population density of roughly 76.9 /km² (people per square kilometre).
What is the GDP of Yemen?
Yemen has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $21.61 billion as of 2018.
What is the GDP per capita of Yemen?
Yemen has a GDP per capita of approximately $634.
What currency is used in Yemen?
Yemen uses the Yemeni rial (YER), with the symbol ﷼.
Where is Yemen located?
Yemen is located in Western Asia, Asia.
What is the native name of Yemen?
The native name of Yemen is اليَمَن.
What are people from Yemen called?
People from Yemen are referred to as Yemeni.
What is the phone calling code for Yemen?
The international dialing code for Yemen is +967.
What is the internet domain for Yemen?
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Yemen is .ye.
What time zone is Yemen in?
Yemen uses the Asia/Aden time zone.
What is Yemen known for?
Yemen is a nation at the southern tip of the Arabian Peninsula, a land of ancient civilisations, mud-brick skyscrapers and dramatic highlands. Once known to the Romans as Arabia Felix, fortunate Arabia, for its fertility and incense trade, it holds a deep and storied heritage. In recent years it has been devastated by a prolonged and severe conflict.