Which has higher population, Algeria or Iraq?

Algeria, at 36,736 against 34,846 in Iraq as of 2030.

How many years of comparable data are there for Algeria and Iraq?

41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.

Where does this data come from?

International Labour Organization, published as Population (UN estimates and projections). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

Algeria vs Iraq: Population

Algeria

36,736

in 2030

Iraq

34,846

in 2030

Algeria rank

32nd

Iraq rank

35th

Population over time

Algeria
Iraq

How they compare

Algeria currently reports 36,736 against 34,846 in Iraq, a difference of 1,890.

That makes Algeria's figure about 1.1 times Iraq's.

Across all 41 years both countries report, Algeria has been ahead every year.

Algeria ranks 32nd and Iraq ranks 35th of 188 countries.

Algeria has averaged higher in every one of the 5 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade	Algeria	Iraq	Difference	Ahead
1990s	17,158	11,331	5,827	Algeria
2000s	23,173	15,743	7,430	Algeria
2010s	28,189	21,840	6,349	Algeria
2020s	33,042	29,757	3,286	Algeria
2030s	36,736	34,846	1,890	Algeria

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher population, Algeria or Iraq?: Algeria, at 36,736 against 34,846 in Iraq as of 2030.
What is the difference in population between Algeria and Iraq?: 1,890, with Algeria ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Algeria and Iraq?: 41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.
How do Algeria and Iraq rank globally for population?: Algeria ranks 32nd and Iraq ranks 35th of 188 countries.
Where does this data come from?: International Labour Organization, published as Population (UN estimates and projections). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator: Population (UN estimates and projections)
Source: International Labour Organization
Licence: ILO Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage: 280 places, 11,480 data points, 1990–2030
Last refreshed: 05 September 2026

Imputed observations are not based on national data, are subject to high uncertainty and should not be used for country comparisons or rankings. The total population comprises persons of all ages who were living in the country during the reference period, regardless of residency status or citizenship. The source for the population figures used is the United Nations' World Population Prospects. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.