Iraq: Population, male
In , Iraq's Population, male was 23.11 million.
That's up 2.2% from 2023, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 18,811,251.19 . Iraq ranks #34 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.MA.IN) • Data as of 2024
Trend (2005–2024)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 23.11M
- Trough
- 14.12M
- 1-year change
- +2.2%
- 5-year change
- +12.0%
- +2.3% / yr
- 10-year change
- +26.6%
- +2.4% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Population, male |
|---|---|
| 23.111M | |
| 22.614M | |
| 22.100M | |
| 21.587M | |
| 21.100M | |
| 20.628M | |
| 20.152M | |
| 19.678M | |
| 19.240M | |
| 18.779M |
About Population, male
Male population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all male residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.
Indicator code: SP.POP.TOTL.MA.IN • Category: Health & Population
Frequently asked questions
- What was Iraq's Population, male in 2024?
- In 2024, Iraq's Population, male was 23.11 million, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Iraq's Population, male rising or falling?
- Iraq's Population, male rose 2.2% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does Iraq rank globally on Population, male?
- In 2024, Iraq ranked #34 out of 217 countries reporting Population, male.
- How does Iraq's Population, male compare to the world average?
- The global average for Population, male in 2024 was 18.81 million, so Iraq is above the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #5 of 23.
- What is Population, male and how is it measured?
- Male population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all male residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.TOTL.MA.IN), CC BY 4.0.