Iraq vs Sudan: Total population in thousands
Iraq
47,021
in 2025
Sudan
50,043
in 2023
Iraq rank
12th
Sudan rank
9th
Total population in thousands over time
- Iraq
- Sudan
How they compare
Sudan currently reports 50,043 against 47,021 in Iraq, a difference of 3,022.
That makes Sudan's figure about 1.1 times Iraq's.
Across all 24 years both countries report, Sudan has been ahead every year.
Iraq ranks 12th and Sudan ranks 9th of 75 countries.
Sudan has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Iraq | Sudan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 27,445 | 31,023 | 3,577 | Sudan |
| 2010s | 36,552 | 39,886 | 3,335 | Sudan |
| 2020s | 43,583 | 48,571 | 4,987 | Sudan |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher total population in thousands, Iraq or Sudan?
- Sudan, at 50,043 against 47,021 in Iraq as of 2023.
- What is the difference in total population in thousands between Iraq and Sudan?
- 3,022, with Sudan ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Iraq and Sudan?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2023.
- How do Iraq and Sudan rank globally for total population in thousands?
- Iraq ranks 12th and Sudan ranks 9th 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.