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Iraq

World Rank 54 2.99 Iraq flag svg
Capital
Area
Currency
Baghdad
437,072 km 2
Iraqi dinar (IQD)

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Introduction

Situated in Western Asia, the Republic of Iraq is a Muslim-based nation with approximately 38 million citizens. Baghdad is the capital and at the same time the largest city in the nation. Iraqi's density is a bit below average, because it is equal to 82.7 people per square kilometer. It is possible thanks to large land coverage - 437,072 square kilometers.

The GDP (PPP) of Iraq is also quite high. $734 billion gives them 34th place in the ranking. Sadly, because of its large population, the GDP per capita is below average. Still, it is quite a satisfactory value of $17,952. 

Gross domestic product (GDP, GDP PPP)

Gross domestic product (GDP)

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#51 (2021)
207,889,333,724 US$

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(United States of America (USA))

Gross domestic product growth rate

Gross domestic product per capita

Gross domestic product (PPP)

Gross domestic product (PPP) per capita

International trade (Export, Import)

External balance on goods and services

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#17 (2021)
28,001,000,000 US$

List of countries by external balance on goods and services

(China)

External balance on goods and services (% of GDP)

Exports of goods and services (current US$)

Exports of goods and services (% of GDP)

Imports of goods and services (current US$)

Imports of goods and services (% of GDP)

Employment by sector, Unemployment

Unemployment (% of total labor force)

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#17 (2021)
16.17 %

List of countries by unemployment

(South Africa)

Employment in agriculture (% of total employment)

Employment in industry (% of total employment)

Employment in services (% of total employment)

Vulnerable employment (% of total employment)