Population annual growth rate in Iraq

Iraq: Population annual growth rate was 0.169 in 2100. β—† Volatile

Latest (2100)
0.169
Change on year
down 18.8%
World rank
9th
of 20 countries
All-time high
6.19
in 1993
All-time low
-1.43
in 2006
Years of data
151
1950–2100

Population annual growth rate in Iraq, 1950–2100

-20246195020252100

Source: UNICEF.

Analysis

In 2100, population annual growth rate in Iraq stood at 0.169.

That represents a change of down 18.8% on the previous year and down 47.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, population annual growth rate in Iraq peaked at 6.19 in 1993 and was at its lowest, -1.43, in 2006.

That places Iraq 9th out of 20 countries with data for 2100, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1950s 2.16 1.59 2.53 10
1960s 3.2 2.24 3.46 10
1970s 3.35 3.1 3.49 10
1980s 2.76 1.71 3.2 10
1990s 3.1 -0.472 6.19 10
2000s 2.4 -1.43 4.14 10
2010s 3.1 2.17 5.21 10
2020s 2.11 1.94 2.36 10
2030s 1.82 1.71 1.92 10
2040s 1.47 1.34 1.67 10
2050s 1.14 1 1.26 10
2060s 0.9025 0.778 1.04 10
2070s 0.6457 0.551 0.752 10
2080s 0.453 0.375 0.53 10
2090s 0.2738 0.206 0.345 10
2100s 0.169 0.169 0.169 1

Countries ranked near Iraq

  1. 6 Saudi Arabia 0.629 compare
  2. 7 Sudan 0.42 compare
  3. 8 Yemen 0.258 compare
  4. 10 Jordan 0.157 compare
  5. 11 State of Palestine 0.062 compare
  6. 12 Egypt 0.048 compare

See the full ranking of 23 places β†’

More population data for Iraq

All data for Iraq β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is population annual growth rate in Iraq?
Population annual growth rate in Iraq was 0.169 in 2100, according to UNICEF.
What is the highest population annual growth rate recorded in Iraq?
The highest recorded value was 6.19 in 1993.
What is the lowest population annual growth rate recorded in Iraq?
The lowest recorded value was -1.43 in 2006.
How does Iraq rank for population annual growth rate?
Iraq ranks 9th out of 20 countries with data for 2100.
Is population annual growth rate rising or falling in Iraq?
Over the last ten years it is down 47.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Iraq data come from?
The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of Population annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Population annual growth rate
Source
UNICEF
Licence
UNICEF Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
23 places, 3,473 data points, 1950–2100
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