Iran vs Iraq

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Iran

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Iraq

MetricIranIraq
CapitalTehranBaghdad
Population92,417,68147,020,774
Area (km²)1,648,195438,317
Population density (/km²)56107
GDP per capita (USD)$5,500$5,000
RegionSouthern AsiaWestern Asia
CurrencyIRRIQD
LanguagesPersianArabic, Kurdish
Main religionsIslamIslam
Time zoneUTC+3:30UTC+3

Green highlights the higher value (or higher GDP per capita). Figures are approximate.

Iran vs Iraq: summary

Iran and Iraq are both located in Asia (Southern Asia and Western Asia respectively). Iran has the larger population — about 2.0× the population of Iraq, while Iran covers more land area. Measured by GDP per capita, Iran is the wealthier of the two.

For full geographic detail, see the Iran map and the Iraq map.