Iraq: Population, female
In , Iraq's Population, female was 22.93 million.
That's up 2.1% from 2023, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 18,600,712.16 . Iraq ranks #35 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.TOTL.FE.IN) • Data as of 2024
Trend (2005–2024)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 22.93M
- Trough
- 14.27M
- 1-year change
- +2.1%
- 5-year change
- +11.5%
- +2.2% / yr
- 10-year change
- +25.4%
- +2.3% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Population, female |
|---|---|
| 22.931M | |
| 22.460M | |
| 21.971M | |
| 21.484M | |
| 21.017M | |
| 20.564M | |
| 20.114M | |
| 19.659M | |
| 19.229M | |
| 18.781M |
About Population, female
Female population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all female residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.
Indicator code: SP.POP.TOTL.FE.IN • Category: Health & Population
Frequently asked questions
- What was Iraq's Population, female in 2024?
- In 2024, Iraq's Population, female was 22.93 million, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Iraq's Population, female rising or falling?
- Iraq's Population, female rose 2.1% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does Iraq rank globally on Population, female?
- In 2024, Iraq ranked #35 out of 217 countries reporting Population, female.
- How does Iraq's Population, female compare to the world average?
- The global average for Population, female in 2024 was 18.60 million, so Iraq is above the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #5 of 23.
- What is Population, female and how is it measured?
- Female population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all female residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.TOTL.FE.IN), CC BY 4.0.