Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
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 Indicators  | Iraq  | Yemen  |
|---|---|---|
Official Name  | Republic of Iraq | Republic of Yemen |
Continent  | Asia | Asia |
Landlocked Status  | Not Landlocked | Not Landlocked |
Capital City  | Baghdad | Sana'a |
Latitude  | 33° 0′ 0″ N | 15° 0′ 0″ N |
Longitude  | 44° 0′ 0″ E | 48° 0′ 0″ E |
The total area of Iraq is 438,317 sq km, and the total area of Yemen is 530,000 sq km. Iraq is smaller than Yemen by 91,683 sq km. Iraq is around 1.21 times smaller than Yemen.
Indicators | Iraq | Yemen |
|---|---|---|
Area in Square Kilometers  | 438,317 Sq km | 530,000 Sq km |
| Difference | [ 91,683 Square Kilometers] | |
Area in Square Mile  | 169,235 Sq Mile | 200,000 Sq Mile |
| Difference | [ 30,765 Square Mile] | |
Water % in Area  | 4.93 % | Negligible |
Indicators | Iraq | Yemen |
|---|---|---|
Largest City  | Baghdad | Sanaa |
Demonyms  | Iraqi | Yemeni |
Official Languages  | Arabic, Kurdish | Arabic |
Government Status  | Federal parliamentary republic | Unitary provisional republic |
Major Religion  | Islam | Islam |
Major Religion Percentage  | 99 % | 99.1 % |
The people of Iraq are called Iraqi, and the people of Yemen are called Yemeni.
Indicators | Iraq | Yemen |
|---|---|---|
Currency Name  | Iraqi dinar | Yemeni Rial |
Currency Symbol  | IQD | YER |
Driving Side  | Right | Right |
Calling Code  | +964 | +967 |
Internet TLD  | .iq | .ye |
Start of Week  | Saturday | Saturday |
ISO 3166 Code  | IQ | YE |
Indicators | Iraq | Yemen |
|---|---|---|
National Anthem Title (Native)  | موطني (Mawṭinī) | نشيد اليمن الوطني (al-Yaman) |
National Anthem Title (In English)  | My Homeland | United Republic |
National Animal  | Goat | Arabian Leopard |
National Bird  | Chukar Partridge | Arabian Golden Sparrow |
National Flower  | Rose | None |
National Sport  | Football | Football |
National Colors  | Red, white, black and green | Red, white and black |
Indicators | Iraq | Yemen |
|---|---|---|
Current Date  | Saturday, 19th April, 2025 | Saturday, 19th April, 2025 |
Current Time  | 02:19 AM | 02:19 AM |
Timezones  | UTC+3 (Arabia Standard Time) | UTC+3 (Arabian Standard Time) |
Current Timezone  | UTC+3 (Arabia Standard Time) | UTC+3 (Arabian Standard 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 [02:19 AM], [Saturday, 19th April, 2025 ].
The current time and date in Yemen is [02:19 AM], [Saturday, 19th April, 2025].
So the current time and date in Iraq and Yemen are same.
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 Yemen as of 2023 is estimated to be around 34,449,825.
As per the above data, we can say that in the year 2023, Iraq had 11,054,735 more people than Yemen.
The annual Population Growth in Iraq is 2.52% and the annual population growth in Yemen is 2.47%.
Indicators | Iraq | Yemen |
|---|---|---|
Age ( 0 - 14 ) (Year: 2023)  | 24.9 % | 26.3 % |
Age ( 15 - 64 ) (Year: 2023)  | 71.8 % | 71.1 % |
Age ( 65+ ) (Year: 2023)  | 3.28 % | 2.56 % |
Indicators | Iraq | Yemen |
|---|---|---|
| [ LATEST WEATHER DATA ] | ||
Place  | Baghdad | Sana'a |
Current Time | 02:19 AM | 02:19 AM |
Current Weather  | Clear Sky  | Few Clouds  |
Current Temperature  | 16.95 Degree Celsius | 18.36 Degree Celsius |
Wind Speed  | 3.6 km/hr, 320 Degree | 1.57 km/hr, 94 Degree |
Humidity  | 34 % | 42 % |
Indicators | Iraq | Yemen |
|---|---|---|
Fertility Rate (2023)  | 3.44 (Births Per Woman) | 3.72 (Births Per Woman) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Male) (2023)  | 172.34 (Per 1000 Male Adults) | 296.05 (Per 1000 Male Adults) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Female) (2023) | 117.11 (Per 1000 Female Adults) | 171.08 (Per 1000 Female Adults) |
Infant Mortality Rate (2023)  | 20 (Per 1000 Live Births) | 33.1 (Per 1000 Live Births) |
Indicators | Iraq | Yemen |
|---|---|---|
Top Cause of Death (2023)  | Ischaemic heart disease (93.1 people per 100K population) | Ischaemic heart disease (103.3 people per 100K population) |
Lowest Cause of Death (2023)  | Exposure to mechanical forces ( 8.6 people per 100K population) | Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease ( 10.9 people per 100K population) |
Road Traffic Deaths (2023)  | 21.5 (people per 100K population) | 29.8 (people per 100K population) |
Suicide Deaths (2023)  | 3.61 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) | 5.82 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) |
New HIV Infections (2023)  | 0.01 (HIV infections per 1000 people) | 0.03 (HIV infections per 1000 people) |
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 103.3 people per 100,000 people in Yemen, are dying of Ischaemic heart disease, 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 Yemen, spent [ 4.25% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Indicators | Iraq | Yemen |
|---|---|---|
Prevalance Of Hypertension (2023)  | 48.1 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) | 29.3 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) |
Adult Obesity (2023)  | 40.5% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) | 13.7% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) |
Pure Alcohol Consumption (2023)  | 0.24 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) | 0.03 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) |
Tobacco Consumption (2023)  | 20% (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 Iraq, are 2.96 times more likely to be obese compared to the people living in Yemen.
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