Macro-economic and social benchmarks
GDP
(current US$)
2022
GDP Per Capita
(current US$)
2022
GDP Growth
(annual %)
2022
Unemployment
(% of population)
2022
GNI per capita, Atlas method
(current USD)
2021
Capital
Baghdad
Surface Area
435,052 km2
Population 2021
43,533,592
Density 2021
100 inhabitants/km2
Political system
Federal Republic with a parliamentary system
Head of state Since 17 October 2022
Abdel Latif Rashid
Focus: Association / Civil Society
– Iraq’s Constitution of 2005
https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Iraq_2005.pdf?lang=en
Article 38
The State shall guarantee in a way that does not violate public order and morality:
First. Freedom of expression using all means.
Second. Freedom of press, printing, advertisement, media and publication.
Third. Freedom of assembly and peaceful demonstration, and this shall be regulated by law.
Article 39
First
The freedom to form and join associations and political parties shall be guaranteed, and this shall be regulated by law.
Second
It is not permissible to force any person to join any party, society, or political entity, or force him to continue his membership in it.
– Law no. (12) of 2010 on non-governmental organizations
https://www.ncciraq.org/images/static_pages_uploads/ngoreg/NGOlaw_Ar_BGD.doc
– 2003 CPA Order 19 on Freedom of Assembly
https://www.rightofassembly.info/assets/downloads/2003_CPA_Order_19_on_Freedom_of_Assembly_.pdf
UN: accession 21/12/1945
ICESCR Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights: Signature: 18/02/1969,
Ratification/Accession: Ratification 25/01/1971
ICCPR International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights: Signature: 18/02/1969, Ratification/Accession: Ratification 25/01/1971
Convention on the Rights of the Child: Signature: NO, Ratification/Accession: Accession 15/06/1994
International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families: Signature: NO, Ratification/Accession: NO
UNESCO: Member since 1948
CEDAW Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women: Signature: NO, Ratification/Accession: Accession 13/08/1986
Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions: Accession 22/07/2013
Currency: Iraqi dinar
Arab League: 1958
The country in the world through international indices
Population Growth
(annual %)
2021
Fertility Rate
(births per woman)
2021
Ratio of Poor Population to National Poverty Line
(% of population)
2012
Youth Literacy Rate
(% of young people aged 15-24)
2017
Net Enrollment Rate
(% of population)
2007
Internet Users
(% of population)
2021
Access to Electricity
(% of population)
2020
Intentional Homicides
(per 100,000 people)
2013
Happiness Index /10
2022
Press Freedom Index /10
2023
GINI Index /100
2012
Democracy Index /10
2022
Corruption Perceptions Index /100
Transparency International
20222
ITUC World Rights Index /5
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2022
HDI
2021
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