Which has higher population, Iraq or Sudan?

Sudan, at 35,803 against 34,846 in Iraq as of 2030.

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

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 Sudan: Population

Iraq

34,846

in 2030

Sudan

35,803

in 2030

Iraq rank

35th

Sudan rank

33rd

Population over time

Iraq
Sudan

How they compare

Sudan currently reports 35,803 against 34,846 in Iraq, a difference of 957.

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

Iraq ranks 35th and Sudan ranks 33rd of 188 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade	Iraq	Sudan	Difference	Ahead
1990s	11,331	13,140	1,809	Sudan
2000s	15,743	16,956	1,213	Sudan
2010s	21,840	22,567	726.96	Sudan
2020s	29,757	30,947	1,191	Sudan
2030s	34,846	35,803	956.4	Sudan

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher population, Iraq or Sudan?: Sudan, at 35,803 against 34,846 in Iraq as of 2030.
What is the difference in population between Iraq and Sudan?: 957, with Sudan ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Iraq and Sudan?: 41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.
How do Iraq and Sudan rank globally for population?: Iraq ranks 35th and Sudan ranks 33rd 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.