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Iraq: Population, male (% of total population)

In , Iraq's Population, male (% of total population) was 50.20.

That's up 0.0% from 2023, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 49.97 . Iraq ranks #65 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #17 of 23.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

Iraq Population, male (% of total population) trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak
50.20
Trough
49.73
1-year change
+0.0%
5-year change
+0.2%
+0.0% / yr
10-year change
+0.5%
+0.0% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Population, male (% of total population)
50.1956
50.1710
50.1458
50.1187
50.0980
50.0775
50.0476
50.0242
50.0146
49.9969

About Population, male (% of total population)

Male population is the percentage of the population that is male. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.

Indicator code: SP.POP.TOTL.MA.ZSCategory: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was Iraq's Population, male (% of total population) in 2024?
In 2024, Iraq's Population, male (% of total population) was 50.20, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Iraq's Population, male (% of total population) rising or falling?
Iraq's Population, male (% of total population) rose 0.0% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Iraq rank globally on Population, male (% of total population)?
In 2024, Iraq ranked #65 out of 217 countries reporting Population, male (% of total population).
How does Iraq's Population, male (% of total population) compare to the world average?
The global average for Population, male (% of total population) in 2024 was 49.97, so Iraq is above the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #17 of 23.
What is Population, male (% of total population) and how is it measured?
Male population is the percentage of the population that is male. 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.TOTL.MA.ZS), CC BY 4.0.