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Iraq: Population ages 0-14, total

In , Iraq's Population ages 0-14, total was 16.84 million.

That's up 0.7% from 2023, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 9,264,721.89 . Iraq ranks #23 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) • Data as of 2024

Trend (2005–2024)

Iraq Population ages 0-14, total trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak
16.84M
Trough
11.94M
1-year change
+0.7%
5-year change
+5.1%
+1.0% / yr
10-year change
+13.4%
+1.3% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Population ages 0-14, total
16.843M
16.719M
16.565M
16.394M
16.213M
16.028M
15.837M
15.627M
15.417M
15.166M

About Population ages 0-14, total

Total population between the ages 0 to 14. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.

Indicator code: SP.POP.0014.TOCategory: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was Iraq's Population ages 0-14, total in 2024?
In 2024, Iraq's Population ages 0-14, total was 16.84 million, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Iraq's Population ages 0-14, total rising or falling?
Iraq's Population ages 0-14, total rose 0.7% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Iraq rank globally on Population ages 0-14, total?
In 2024, Iraq ranked #23 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 0-14, total.
How does Iraq's Population ages 0-14, total compare to the world average?
The global average for Population ages 0-14, total in 2024 was 9.26 million, 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, total and how is it measured?
Total population between the ages 0 to 14. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.0014.TO), CC BY 4.0.