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What is Iraq like?
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In short
Iraq is a country in Western Asia, Asia. In 2025 it has about 47.0 million people (UN estimate), the 34th most people of the 193 UN member states.
UN member since 1945Population: 34th
Iraqイラク- Region
- Western Asia, Asia
- Population
- about 47.0 million (34th)
- Area
- 435,052 km² (57th)
- UN member since
- December 21, 1945
Ranks are among the 193 UN member states, from most people and from largest area.
Iraq in numbers
In 2025 the population is about 47.0 million, the 34th most people of the 193 UN member states. That is about 1/2 of Japan’s (about 123 million).
The area is 435,052 km², the 57th largest of the 193. That is about the same as Japan’s area.
If we work out the number of people per square kilometer (population density), it is about 108.
Joining the United Nations
Iraq joined the United Nations on December 21, 1945.
It was a member before Japan joined in 1956.
Countries that joined on the same day: Ecuador.
Think about it
- Q1Compare Iraq’s population rank and area rank. What do you notice?
- Q2Find Iraq on a map or globe. Which countries are around it?
- Q3Choose one thing you want to know more about Iraq, and look it up.
There is no single right answer. Talking it over with someone at home is a good way to learn.
Did you know? — There are 17 UN member states in Western Asia. The one with the most people is Türkiye.