Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
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 Indicators  | Iraq  | Nigeria  |
|---|---|---|
Official Name  | Republic of Iraq | Federal Republic of Nigeria |
Continent  | Asia | Africa |
Landlocked Status  | Not Landlocked | Not Landlocked |
Capital City  | Baghdad | Abuja |
Latitude  | 33° 0′ 0″ N | 10° 0′ 0″ N |
Longitude  | 44° 0′ 0″ E | 8° 0′ 0″ E |
The total area of Iraq is 438,317 sq km, and the total area of Nigeria is 923,769 sq km. Iraq is smaller than Nigeria by 485,452 sq km. Iraq is around 2.11 times smaller than Nigeria.
Indicators | Iraq | Nigeria |
|---|---|---|
Area in Square Kilometers  | 438,317 Sq km | 923,769 Sq km |
| Difference | [ 485,452 Square Kilometers] | |
Area in Square Mile  | 169,235 Sq Mile | 356,669 Sq Mile |
| Difference | [ 187,434 Square Mile] | |
Water % in Area  | 4.93 % | 1.4 % |
Indicators | Iraq | Nigeria |
|---|---|---|
Largest City  | Baghdad | Lagos |
Demonyms  | Iraqi | Nigerian |
Official Languages  | Arabic, Kurdish | English |
Government Status  | Federal parliamentary republic | Federal presidential republic |
Major Religion  | Islam | Islam |
Major Religion Percentage  | 99 % | 53.5 % |
The people of Iraq are called Iraqi, and the people of Nigeria are called Nigerian.
Indicators | Iraq | Nigeria |
|---|---|---|
Currency Name  | Iraqi dinar | Nigerian naira |
Currency Symbol  | IQD | NGN |
Driving Side  | Right | Right |
Calling Code  | +964 | +234 |
Internet TLD  | .iq | .ng |
Start of Week  | Saturday | Monday |
ISO 3166 Code  | IQ | NG |
Indicators | Iraq | Nigeria |
|---|---|---|
National Anthem Title (Native)  | موطني (Mawṭinī) | Arise, O Compatriots |
National Anthem Title (In English)  | My Homeland | Nigeria, We Hail Thee |
National Animal  | Goat | Eagle |
National Bird  | Chukar Partridge | Black Crowned Crane |
National Flower  | Rose | Costus Spectabilis |
National Sport  | Football | Football |
National Colors  | Red, white, black and green | Green and white |
Indicators | Iraq | Nigeria |
|---|---|---|
Current Date  | Sunday, 13th April, 2025 | Sunday, 13th April, 2025 |
Current Time  | 07:57 AM | 05:58 AM |
Timezones  | UTC+3 (Arabia Standard Time) | UTC+1 (West Africa Time) |
Current Timezone  | UTC+3 (Arabia Standard Time) | UTC+1 (West Africa Time) |
Daylight Saving Time | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time Start  | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time End  | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time Duration  | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
The current time and date in Iraq is [07:57 AM], [Sunday, 13th April, 2025 ].
The current time and date in Nigeria is [05:58 AM], [Sunday, 13th April, 2025].
Iraq is [ 1 hours and 59 minutes ] ahead of Nigeria.
Based on the elaboration of latest World Bank Data, the total population of Iraq as of 2023 is estimated to be around 45,504,560, and the total population of Nigeria as of 2023 is estimated to be around 223,804,632.
As per the above data, we can say that in the year 2023, Iraq had 178,300,072 less people than Nigeria.
The annual Population Growth in Iraq is 2.52% and the annual population growth in Nigeria is 2.51%.
Indicators | Iraq | Nigeria |
|---|---|---|
Age ( 0 - 14 ) (Year: 2023)  | 24.9 % | 28.9 % |
Age ( 15 - 64 ) (Year: 2023)  | 71.8 % | 68.2 % |
Age ( 65+ ) (Year: 2023)  | 3.28 % | 2.89 % |
Indicators | Iraq | Nigeria |
|---|---|---|
| [ LATEST WEATHER DATA ] | ||
Place  | Baghdad | Abuja |
Current Time | 07:57 AM | 05:58 AM |
Current Weather  | Clear Sky  | Scattered Clouds  |
Current Temperature  | 17.95 Degree Celsius | 26.21 Degree Celsius |
Wind Speed  | 2.57 km/hr, 80 Degree | 0.69 km/hr, 69 Degree |
Humidity  | 39 % | 27 % |
Indicators | Iraq | Nigeria |
|---|---|---|
Fertility Rate (2023)  | 3.44 (Births Per Woman) | 5.14 (Births Per Woman) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Male) (2023)  | 172.34 (Per 1000 Male Adults) | 364.6 (Per 1000 Male Adults) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Female) (2023) | 117.11 (Per 1000 Female Adults) | 349.87 (Per 1000 Female Adults) |
Infant Mortality Rate (2023)  | 20 (Per 1000 Live Births) | 68.5 (Per 1000 Live Births) |
Indicators | Iraq | Nigeria |
|---|---|---|
Top Cause of Death (2023)  | Ischaemic heart disease (93.1 people per 100K population) | Neonatal conditions (118.8 people per 100K population) |
Lowest Cause of Death (2023)  | Exposure to mechanical forces ( 8.6 people per 100K population) | Meningitis ( 21.7 people per 100K population) |
Road Traffic Deaths (2023)  | 21.5 (people per 100K population) | 17.2 (people per 100K population) |
Suicide Deaths (2023)  | 3.61 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) | 3.49 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) |
New HIV Infections (2023)  | 0.01 (HIV infections per 1000 people) | Yet to Update |
The leading cause of death in Iraq, is [ Ischaemic heart disease ]. Around 93.1 people per 100,000 people in Iraq, are dying of Ischaemic heart disease.
Similarly, around 118.8 people per 100,000 people in Nigeria, are dying of Neonatal conditions, as it is the leading cause of death in there.
The government of Iraq, spent [ 5.25% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Likewise, the government of Nigeria, spent [ 4.08% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Indicators | Iraq | Nigeria |
|---|---|---|
Prevalance Of Hypertension (2023)  | 48.1 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) | 36.1 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) |
Adult Obesity (2023)  | 40.5% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) | 12.4% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) |
Pure Alcohol Consumption (2023)  | 0.24 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) | 4.21 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) |
Tobacco Consumption (2023)  | 20% (Used by people aged 15 and above) | 4% (Used by people aged 15 and above) |
As per the data from the World Health Organization (WHO), people living in Iraq, are 3.27 times more likely to be obese compared to the people living in Nigeria.
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