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Population
Surface area
Nominal GDP
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Iraq’s population is 13% larger than that of Yemen, a difference of 5,458,851.
Yemen’s surface area is 21% larger than that of Iraq, a difference of 92,920 km².
Iraq’s population density is 38% higher than that of Yemen, a difference of 29 /km².
Iraq’s nominal GDP is about 12.9× that of Yemen, a difference of $258.04 billion.
Iraq’s GDP per capita is 858% higher than that of Yemen, a difference of $5,440.
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Baghdad
Sanaa
46,042,015
40,583,164
435,050 km²
527,970 km²
106 /km²
76.9 /km²
$279.64 billion · 2024
$21.61 billion · 2018
$6,074 · 2024
$634 · 2018
Asia
Asia
Western Asia
Western Asia
Iraqi dinar · IQD · د.ع
Yemeni rial · YER · ﷼
Iraqi
Yemeni
+964
+967
.iq
.ye
IQ / IRQ
YE / YEM
Asia/Baghdad
Asia/Aden
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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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 →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 →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 Yemen is Sanaa.
Yemen has a recorded population of approximately 40,583,164 people.
Yemen covers an area of about 527,970 km².
Yemen has a population density of roughly 76.9 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Yemen has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $21.61 billion as of 2018.
Yemen has a GDP per capita of approximately $634.
Yemen uses the Yemeni rial (YER), with the symbol ﷼.
Yemen is located in Western Asia, Asia.
The native name of Yemen is اليَمَن.
People from Yemen are referred to as Yemeni.
The international dialing code for Yemen is +967.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Yemen is .ye.
Yemen uses the Asia/Aden time zone.
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.