Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
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 Indicators  | Kenya  | Iraq  |
|---|---|---|
Official Name  | Republic of Kenya | Republic of Iraq |
Continent  | Africa | Asia |
Landlocked Status  | Not Landlocked | Not Landlocked |
Capital City  | Nairobi | Baghdad |
Latitude  | 1° 0′ 0″ S | 33° 0′ 0″ N |
Longitude  | 38° 0′ 0″ E | 44° 0′ 0″ E |
The total area of Kenya is 580,367 sq km, and the total area of Iraq is 438,317 sq km. Kenya is bigger than Iraq by 142,050 sq km. Kenya is around 1.32 times bigger than Iraq.
Indicators | Kenya | Iraq |
|---|---|---|
Area in Square Kilometers  | 580,367 Sq km | 438,317 Sq km |
| Difference | [ 142,050 Square Kilometers] | |
Area in Square Mile  | 224,081 Sq Mile | 169,235 Sq Mile |
| Difference | [ 54,846 Square Mile] | |
Water % in Area  | 2.3 % | 4.93 % |
Indicators | Kenya | Iraq |
|---|---|---|
Largest City  | Nairobi | Baghdad |
Demonyms  | Kenyan | Iraqi |
Official Languages  | Swahili, English | Arabic, Kurdish |
Government Status  | Unitary presidential republic | Federal parliamentary republic |
Major Religion  | Christianity | Islam |
Major Religion Percentage  | 85.5 % | 99 % |
The people of Kenya are called Kenyan, and the people of Iraq are called Iraqi.
Indicators | Kenya | Iraq |
|---|---|---|
Currency Name  | Kenyan shilling | Iraqi dinar |
Currency Symbol  | KES | IQD |
Driving Side  | Left | Right |
Calling Code  | +254 | +964 |
Internet TLD  | .ke | .iq |
Start of Week  | Monday | Saturday |
ISO 3166 Code  | KE | IQ |
Indicators | Kenya | Iraq |
|---|---|---|
National Anthem Title (Native)  | Ee Mungu Nguvu Yetu | موطني (Mawṭinī) |
National Anthem Title (In English)  | O God of All Creation | My Homeland |
National Animal  | Lion | Goat |
National Bird  | Lilac-breasted Roller | Chukar Partridge |
National Flower  | None | Rose |
National Sport  | Rugby Sevens | Football |
National Colors  | Black, red, green and white | Red, white, black and green |
Indicators | Kenya | Iraq |
|---|---|---|
Current Date  | Yet to Update | Sunday, 13th April, 2025 |
Current Time  | Yet to Update | 02:54 AM |
Timezones  | UTC+3 (East Africa Time) | UTC+3 (Arabia Standard Time) |
Current Timezone  | UTC+3 (East Africa Time) | UTC+3 (Arabia 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 [02:54 AM], [Sunday, 13th April, 2025].
Based on the elaboration of latest World Bank Data, the total population of Kenya as of 2023 is estimated to be around 55,100,586, 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, Kenya had 9,596,026 more people than Iraq.
The annual Population Growth in Kenya is 2.09% and the annual population growth in Iraq is 2.52%.
Indicators | Kenya | Iraq |
|---|---|---|
Age ( 0 - 14 ) (Year: 2023)  | 25.6 % | 24.9 % |
Age ( 15 - 64 ) (Year: 2023)  | 71.7 % | 71.8 % |
Age ( 65+ ) (Year: 2023)  | 2.64 % | 3.28 % |
Indicators | Kenya | Iraq |
|---|---|---|
| [ LATEST WEATHER DATA ] | ||
Place  | Yet to Update | Baghdad |
Current Time | Yet to Update | 02:54 AM |
Current Weather  | Yet to Update | Clear Sky  |
Current Temperature  | Yet to Update | 15.95 Degree Celsius |
Wind Speed  | Yet to Update | 1.54 km/hr, 140 Degree |
Humidity  | Yet to Update | 44 % |
Indicators | Kenya | Iraq |
|---|---|---|
Fertility Rate (2023)  | 3.3 (Births Per Woman) | 3.44 (Births Per Woman) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Male) (2023)  | 407.93 (Per 1000 Male Adults) | 172.34 (Per 1000 Male Adults) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Female) (2023) | 301.54 (Per 1000 Female Adults) | 117.11 (Per 1000 Female Adults) |
Infant Mortality Rate (2023)  | 30.5 (Per 1000 Live Births) | 20 (Per 1000 Live Births) |
Indicators | Kenya | Iraq |
|---|---|---|
Top Cause of Death (2023)  | Neonatal conditions (48.8 people per 100K population) | Ischaemic heart disease (93.1 people per 100K population) |
Lowest Cause of Death (2023)  | Ischaemic heart disease ( 22.8 people per 100K population) | Exposure to mechanical forces ( 8.6 people per 100K population) |
Road Traffic Deaths (2023)  | 28.2 (people per 100K population) | 21.5 (people per 100K population) |
Suicide Deaths (2023)  | 6.11 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) | 3.61 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) |
New HIV Infections (2023)  | 0.46 (HIV infections per 1000 people) | 0.01 (HIV infections per 1000 people) |
The leading cause of death in Kenya, is [ Neonatal conditions ]. Around 48.8 people per 100,000 people in Kenya, are dying of Neonatal conditions.
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 Kenya, spent [ 4.55% ] 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 | Kenya | Iraq |
|---|---|---|
Prevalance Of Hypertension (2023)  | 33.2 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) | 48.1 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) |
Adult Obesity (2023)  | 12.4% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) | 40.5% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) |
Pure Alcohol Consumption (2023)  | 2.87 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) | 0.24 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) |
Tobacco Consumption (2023)  | 10% (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 Kenya, are 3.27 times less likely to be obese compared to the people living in Iraq.
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