Which has higher population, Canada or Iraq?

Canada, at 35,670 against 34,846 in Iraq as of 2030.

How many years of comparable data are there for Canada 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.

Canada vs Iraq: Population

Canada

35,670

in 2030

Iraq

34,846

in 2030

Canada rank

34th

Iraq rank

35th

Population over time

Canada
Iraq

How they compare

Canada currently reports 35,670 against 34,846 in Iraq, a difference of 824.

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

Canada ranks 34th and Iraq ranks 35th of 188 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade	Canada	Iraq	Difference	Ahead
1990s	23,318	11,331	11,987	Canada
2000s	26,540	15,743	10,797	Canada
2010s	30,051	21,840	8,211	Canada
2020s	33,814	29,757	4,057	Canada
2030s	35,670	34,846	823.9	Canada

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher population, Canada or Iraq?: Canada, at 35,670 against 34,846 in Iraq as of 2030.
What is the difference in population between Canada and Iraq?: 824, with Canada ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Canada and Iraq?: 41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.
How do Canada and Iraq rank globally for population?: Canada ranks 34th 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.