Iraq vs Spain: Total population in thousands
Iraq
47,021
in 2025
Spain
47,890
in 2025
Iraq rank
12th
Spain rank
10th
Total population in thousands over time
- Iraq
- Spain
How they compare
Spain currently reports 47,890 against 47,021 in Iraq, a difference of 869.
Across all 26 years both countries report, Spain has been ahead every year.
Iraq ranks 12th and Spain ranks 10th of 75 countries.
Spain has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Iraq | Spain | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 27,445 | 43,680 | 16,235 | Spain |
| 2010s | 36,552 | 46,925 | 10,373 | Spain |
| 2020s | 44,566 | 47,826 | 3,260 | Spain |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher total population in thousands, Iraq or Spain?
- Spain, at 47,890 against 47,021 in Iraq as of 2025.
- What is the difference in total population in thousands between Iraq and Spain?
- 869, with Spain ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Iraq and Spain?
- 26 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2025.
- How do Iraq and Spain rank globally for total population in thousands?
- Iraq ranks 12th and Spain ranks 10th of 75 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNICEF, published as Total population in thousands (UN DESA). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.