Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, annual in Iraq
Iraq: Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, annual was 2.81 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
2.81 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 1.6%
World rank
36th
of 121 countries
All-time high
8.86 % change on previous year
in 1964
All-time low
-1.42 % change on previous year
in 2004
Years of data
65
1961–2025
Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, annual in Iraq, 1961–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2025, population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, annual in Iraq stood at 2.81 % change on previous year.
The figure is up 1.6% on the previous year and up 14.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, annual in Iraq peaked at 8.86 % change on previous year in 1964 and was at its lowest, -1.42 % change on previous year, in 2004.
That places Iraq 36th out of 121 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, annual in Iraq, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 8.76 % change on previous year | — |
| 1962 | 8.8 % change on previous year | +0.4% |
| 1963 | 8.82 % change on previous year | +0.3% |
| 1964 | 8.86 % change on previous year | +0.4% |
| 1965 | 8.85 % change on previous year | -0.0% |
| 1966 | 5.57 % change on previous year | -37.1% |
| 1967 | 4.27 % change on previous year | -23.3% |
| 1968 | 4.29 % change on previous year | +0.5% |
| 1969 | 4.29 % change on previous year | +0.0% |
| 1970 | 4.31 % change on previous year | +0.5% |
| 1971 | 4.33 % change on previous year | +0.3% |
| 1972 | 4.35 % change on previous year | +0.4% |
| 1973 | 4.35 % change on previous year | +0.0% |
| 1974 | 4.36 % change on previous year | +0.4% |
| 1975 | 4.38 % change on previous year | +0.3% |
| 1976 | 4.39 % change on previous year | +0.4% |
| 1977 | 4.39 % change on previous year | -0.0% |
| 1978 | 3.28 % change on previous year | -25.3% |
| 1979 | 2.81 % change on previous year | -14.4% |
| 1980 | 2.82 % change on previous year | +0.3% |
| 1981 | 2.82 % change on previous year | -0.1% |
| 1982 | 2.82 % change on previous year | +0.3% |
| 1983 | 2.83 % change on previous year | +0.2% |
| 1984 | 2.84 % change on previous year | +0.3% |
| 1985 | 2.83 % change on previous year | -0.1% |
| 1986 | 2.84 % change on previous year | +0.3% |
| 1987 | 2.85 % change on previous year | +0.2% |
| 1988 | 2.86 % change on previous year | +0.3% |
| 1989 | 2.86 % change on previous year | +0.1% |
| 1990 | 2.87 % change on previous year | +0.5% |
| 1991 | 2.88 % change on previous year | +0.4% |
| 1992 | 2.9 % change on previous year | +0.5% |
| 1993 | 2.9 % change on previous year | +0.1% |
| 1994 | 2.92 % change on previous year | +0.5% |
| 1995 | 2.93 % change on previous year | +0.4% |
| 1996 | 2.95 % change on previous year | +0.6% |
| 1997 | 2.95 % change on previous year | +0.1% |
| 1998 | 2.72 % change on previous year | -7.9% |
| 1999 | 2.62 % change on previous year | -3.6% |
| 2000 | 2.62 % change on previous year | +0.2% |
| 2001 | 2.62 % change on previous year | -0.2% |
| 2002 | 2.62 % change on previous year | +0.2% |
| 2003 | 2.62 % change on previous year | +0.1% |
| 2004 | -1.42 % change on previous year | -154.3% |
| 2005 | -1.36 % change on previous year | -4.4% |
| 2006 | -1.3 % change on previous year | -4.5% |
| 2007 | -1.23 % change on previous year | -5.1% |
| 2008 | 3.84 % change on previous year | -411.0% |
| 2009 | 3.88 % change on previous year | +0.9% |
| 2010 | 2.45 % change on previous year | -36.9% |
| 2011 | 2.45 % change on previous year | +0.1% |
| 2012 | 2.45 % change on previous year | +0.2% |
| 2013 | 2.45 % change on previous year | -0.2% |
| 2014 | 2.45 % change on previous year | +0.2% |
| 2015 | 2.45 % change on previous year | +0.1% |
| 2016 | 2.46 % change on previous year | +0.2% |
| 2017 | 2.45 % change on previous year | -0.2% |
| 2018 | 2.46 % change on previous year | +0.1% |
| 2019 | 2.48 % change on previous year | +1.0% |
| 2020 | 2.52 % change on previous year | +1.7% |
| 2021 | 2.58 % change on previous year | +2.3% |
| 2022 | 2.65 % change on previous year | +2.5% |
| 2023 | 2.71 % change on previous year | +2.3% |
| 2024 | 2.76 % change on previous year | +2.1% |
| 2025 | 2.81 % change on previous year | +1.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 6.95 % change on previous year | 4.27 % change on previous year | 8.86 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1970s | 4.1 % change on previous year | 2.81 % change on previous year | 4.39 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | 2.84 % change on previous year | 2.82 % change on previous year | 2.86 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.86 % change on previous year | 2.62 % change on previous year | 2.95 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.29 % change on previous year | -1.42 % change on previous year | 3.88 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.46 % change on previous year | 2.45 % change on previous year | 2.48 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.67 % change on previous year | 2.52 % change on previous year | 2.81 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Iraq
- 33 Sierra Leone 2.95 % change on previous year compare
- 34 Bangladesh 2.91 % change on previous year compare
- 35 Viet Nam 2.85 % change on previous year compare
- 37 Pakistan 2.59 % change on previous year compare
- 38 Honduras 2.55 % change on previous year compare
- 39 India 2.41 % change on previous year compare
More urban development data for Iraq
- Population in the largest city 24.8% (2025)
- Population density 103.83 people per sq. km of land area (2023)
- PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure 49.47 micrograms per cubic meter (2023)
- Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million 11.57 million (2025)
- Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, per capita 0.2461 units per person (2025)
- Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, per unit 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, per square 25.23 units per square kilometre (2023)
- Population in largest city 8.14 million (2025)
- Crude steelmaking capacity 5.3 Tonnes (2025)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 23 - Ecological 208.53 Hectares (2020)
Frequently asked questions
- What is population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, annual in Iraq?
- Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, annual in Iraq was 2.81 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, annual recorded in Iraq?
- The highest recorded value was 8.86 % change on previous year in 1964.
- What is the lowest population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, annual recorded in Iraq?
- The lowest recorded value was -1.42 % change on previous year in 2004.
- How does Iraq rank for population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, annual?
- Iraq ranks 36th out of 121 countries with data for 2025.
- Is population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, annual rising or falling in Iraq?
- Over the last ten years it is up 14.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iraq data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million World Urbanization Prospects 2018, United Nations (UN)
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.