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Iraq: Population ages 0-14 (% of total population)

In , Iraq's Population ages 0-14 (% of total population) was 36.58.

That's down 1.4% from 2023, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 25.40 . Iraq ranks #48 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #5 of 23.

Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.0014.TO.ZS) • Data as of 2024

Trend (2005–2024)

Iraq Population ages 0-14 (% of total population) trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak
42.63
Trough
36.58
1-year change
-1.4%
5-year change
-6.0%
-1.2% / yr
10-year change
-9.9%
-1.0% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Population ages 0-14 (% of total population)
36.5813
37.0914
37.5870
38.0622
38.4947
38.9111
39.3309
39.7260
40.0771
40.3765

About Population ages 0-14 (% of total population)

Population between the ages 0 to 14 as a percentage of the total population. Population is based on the de facto definition of population.

Indicator code: SP.POP.0014.TO.ZSCategory: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was Iraq's Population ages 0-14 (% of total population) in 2024?
In 2024, Iraq's Population ages 0-14 (% of total population) was 36.58, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Iraq's Population ages 0-14 (% of total population) rising or falling?
Iraq's Population ages 0-14 (% of total population) fell 1.4% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Iraq rank globally on Population ages 0-14 (% of total population)?
In 2024, Iraq ranked #48 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 0-14 (% of total population).
How does Iraq's Population ages 0-14 (% of total population) compare to the world average?
The global average for Population ages 0-14 (% of total population) in 2024 was 25.40, so Iraq is above the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #5 of 23.
What is Population ages 0-14 (% of total population) and how is it measured?
Population between the ages 0 to 14 as a percentage of the total population. Population is based on the de facto definition of population.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.0014.TO.ZS), CC BY 4.0.