Which has higher population, Iraq or Poland?

Iraq, at 34,846 against 32,378 in Poland as of 2030.

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

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.

Iraq vs Poland: Population

Iraq

34,846

in 2030

Poland

32,378

in 2030

Iraq rank

35th

Poland rank

38th

Population over time

Iraq
Poland

How they compare

Iraq currently reports 34,846 against 32,378 in Poland, a difference of 2,468.

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

The two have swapped places 1 time across 41 shared years of data; in 1990 it was Poland ahead.

Iraq ranks 35th and Poland ranks 38th of 188 countries.

Across the 5 decades both report, Iraq averaged higher in 1 and Poland in 4.

Head to head by decade

Decade	Iraq	Poland	Difference	Ahead
1990s	11,331	29,518	18,186	Poland
2000s	15,743	31,666	15,923	Poland
2010s	21,840	32,431	10,591	Poland
2020s	29,757	32,515	2,759	Poland
2030s	34,846	32,378	2,468	Iraq

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher population, Iraq or Poland?: Iraq, at 34,846 against 32,378 in Poland as of 2030.
What is the difference in population between Iraq and Poland?: 2,468, with Iraq ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Iraq and Poland?: 41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.
How do Iraq and Poland rank globally for population?: Iraq ranks 35th and Poland ranks 38th 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.