Which has higher population, Iraq or Uganda?

Iraq, at 34,846 against 34,459 in Uganda as of 2030.

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

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 Uganda: Population

Iraq

34,846

in 2030

Uganda

34,459

in 2030

Iraq rank

35th

Uganda rank

36th

Population over time

Iraq
Uganda

How they compare

Iraq currently reports 34,846 against 34,459 in Uganda, a difference of 387.

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

Iraq ranks 35th and Uganda ranks 36th of 188 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade	Iraq	Uganda	Difference	Ahead
1990s	11,331	10,369	962.96	Iraq
2000s	15,743	13,810	1,933	Iraq
2010s	21,840	19,440	2,400	Iraq
2020s	29,757	28,807	949.74	Iraq
2030s	34,846	34,459	387.5	Iraq

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher population, Iraq or Uganda?: Iraq, at 34,846 against 34,459 in Uganda as of 2030.
What is the difference in population between Iraq and Uganda?: 387, with Iraq ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Iraq and Uganda?: 41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.
How do Iraq and Uganda rank globally for population?: Iraq ranks 35th and Uganda ranks 36th 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.