Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
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 Indicators  | Belgium  | Iraq  |
|---|---|---|
Official Name  | Kingdom of Belgium | Republic of Iraq |
Continent  | Europe | Asia |
Landlocked Status  | Not Landlocked | Not Landlocked |
Capital City  | Brussels | Baghdad |
Latitude  | 50° 50′ 47″ N | 33° 0′ 0″ N |
Longitude  | 4° 21′ 0″ E | 44° 0′ 0″ E |
The total area of Belgium is 30,689 sq km, and the total area of Iraq is 438,317 sq km. Belgium is smaller than Iraq by 407,628 sq km. Belgium is around 14.28 times smaller than Iraq.
Indicators | Belgium | Iraq |
|---|---|---|
Area in Square Kilometers  | 30,689 Sq km | 438,317 Sq km |
| Difference | [ 407,628 Square Kilometers] | |
Area in Square Mile  | 11,849 Sq Mile | 169,235 Sq Mile |
| Difference | [ 157,386 Square Mile] | |
Water % in Area  | 0.71 % | 4.93 % |
Indicators | Belgium | Iraq |
|---|---|---|
Largest City  | Brussels | Baghdad |
Demonyms  | Belgian | Iraqi |
Official Languages  | Dutch, French, German | Arabic, Kurdish |
Government Status  | Federal parliamentary constitutional monarchy | Federal parliamentary republic |
Major Religion  | Christianity | Islam |
Major Religion Percentage  | 49 % | 99 % |
The people of Belgium are called Belgian, and the people of Iraq are called Iraqi.
Indicators | Belgium | Iraq |
|---|---|---|
Currency Name  | Euro | Iraqi dinar |
Currency Symbol  | EUR | IQD |
Driving Side  | Right | Right |
Calling Code  | +32 | +964 |
Internet TLD  | .be and .eu | .iq |
Start of Week  | Monday | Saturday |
ISO 3166 Code  | BE | IQ |
Indicators | Belgium | Iraq |
|---|---|---|
National Anthem Title (Native)  | La Brabançonne | موطني (Mawṭinī) |
National Anthem Title (In English)  | The Brabantian | My Homeland |
National Animal  | Lion | Goat |
National Bird  | Common kestrel | Chukar Partridge |
National Flower  | Red poppy | Rose |
National Sport  | Field Hockey | Football |
National Colors  | Red | Red, white, black and green |
Indicators | Belgium | Iraq |
|---|---|---|
Current Date  | Sunday, 13th April, 2025 | Yet to Update |
Current Time  | 09:21 PM | Yet to Update |
Timezones  | UTC+1 (Central European Time) UTC+2 (Central European Summer Time) | UTC+3 (Arabia Standard Time) |
Current Timezone  | UTC+1 (Central European Time) | UTC+3 (Arabia Standard Time) |
Daylight Saving Time | DST Observed | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time Start  | Sunday, 31st March, 2024 | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time End  | Sunday, 27th October, 2024 | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time Duration  | 211 days | DST Not Observed |
The current time and date in Belgium is [09:21 PM], [Sunday, 13th April, 2025 ].
Based on the elaboration of latest World Bank Data, the total population of Belgium as of 2023 is estimated to be around 11,822,592, and the total population of Iraq as of 2023 is estimated to be around 45,504,560.
As per the above data, we can say that in the year 2023, Belgium had 33,681,968 less people than Iraq.
The annual Population Growth in Belgium is 0.58% and the annual population growth in Iraq is 2.52%.
Indicators | Belgium | Iraq |
|---|---|---|
Age ( 0 - 14 ) (Year: 2023)  | 13.9 % | 24.9 % |
Age ( 15 - 64 ) (Year: 2023)  | 69.3 % | 71.8 % |
Age ( 65+ ) (Year: 2023)  | 16.8 % | 3.28 % |
Indicators | Belgium | Iraq |
|---|---|---|
| [ LATEST WEATHER DATA ] | ||
Place  | Brussels | Yet to Update |
Current Time | 09:21 PM | Yet to Update |
Current Weather  | Clear Sky  | Yet to Update |
Current Temperature  | 11.62 Degree Celsius | Yet to Update |
Wind Speed  | 2.57 km/hr, 210 Degree | Yet to Update |
Humidity  | 83 % | Yet to Update |
Indicators | Belgium | Iraq |
|---|---|---|
Fertility Rate (2023)  | 1.53 (Births Per Woman) | 3.44 (Births Per Woman) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Male) (2023)  | 77.97 (Per 1000 Male Adults) | 172.34 (Per 1000 Male Adults) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Female) (2023) | 46.94 (Per 1000 Female Adults) | 117.11 (Per 1000 Female Adults) |
Infant Mortality Rate (2023)  | 3.1 (Per 1000 Live Births) | 20 (Per 1000 Live Births) |
Indicators | Belgium | Iraq |
|---|---|---|
Top Cause of Death (2023)  | Ischaemic heart disease (133 people per 100K population) | Ischaemic heart disease (93.1 people per 100K population) |
Lowest Cause of Death (2023)  | Self-harm ( 18 people per 100K population) | Exposure to mechanical forces ( 8.6 people per 100K population) |
Road Traffic Deaths (2023)  | 4.6 (people per 100K population) | 21.5 (people per 100K population) |
Suicide Deaths (2023)  | 18.29 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) | 3.61 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) |
New HIV Infections (2023)  | 0.04 (HIV infections per 1000 people) | 0.01 (HIV infections per 1000 people) |
The leading cause of death in Belgium, is [ Ischaemic heart disease ]. Around 133 people per 100,000 people in Belgium, are dying of Ischaemic heart disease.
Similarly, around 93.1 people per 100,000 people in Iraq, are dying of Ischaemic heart disease, as it is the leading cause of death in there.
The government of Belgium, spent [ 11.04% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Likewise, the government of Iraq, spent [ 5.25% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Indicators | Belgium | Iraq |
|---|---|---|
Prevalance Of Hypertension (2023)  | 30 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) | 48.1 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) |
Adult Obesity (2023)  | 20% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) | 40.5% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) |
Pure Alcohol Consumption (2023)  | 10.28 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) | 0.24 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) |
Tobacco Consumption (2023)  | 30% (Used by people aged 15 and above) | 20% (Used by people aged 15 and above) |
As per the data from the World Health Organization (WHO), people living in Belgium, are 2.02 times less likely to be obese compared to the people living in Iraq.
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