Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
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 Indicators  | Nigeria  | Iraq  |
|---|---|---|
Official Name  | Federal Republic of Nigeria | Republic of Iraq |
Continent  | Africa | Asia |
Landlocked Status  | Not Landlocked | Not Landlocked |
Capital City  | Abuja | Baghdad |
Latitude  | 10° 0′ 0″ N | 33° 0′ 0″ N |
Longitude  | 8° 0′ 0″ E | 44° 0′ 0″ E |
The total area of Nigeria is 923,769 sq km, and the total area of Iraq is 438,317 sq km. Nigeria is bigger than Iraq by 485,452 sq km. Nigeria is around 2.11 times bigger than Iraq.
Indicators | Nigeria | Iraq |
|---|---|---|
Area in Square Kilometers  | 923,769 Sq km | 438,317 Sq km |
| Difference | [ 485,452 Square Kilometers] | |
Area in Square Mile  | 356,669 Sq Mile | 169,235 Sq Mile |
| Difference | [ 187,434 Square Mile] | |
Water % in Area  | 1.4 % | 4.93 % |
Indicators | Nigeria | Iraq |
|---|---|---|
Largest City  | Lagos | Baghdad |
Demonyms  | Nigerian | Iraqi |
Official Languages  | English | Arabic, Kurdish |
Government Status  | Federal presidential republic | Federal parliamentary republic |
Major Religion  | Islam | Islam |
Major Religion Percentage  | 53.5 % | 99 % |
The people of Nigeria are called Nigerian, and the people of Iraq are called Iraqi.
Indicators | Nigeria | Iraq |
|---|---|---|
Currency Name  | Nigerian naira | Iraqi dinar |
Currency Symbol  | NGN | IQD |
Driving Side  | Right | Right |
Calling Code  | +234 | +964 |
Internet TLD  | .ng | .iq |
Start of Week  | Monday | Saturday |
ISO 3166 Code  | NG | IQ |
Indicators | Nigeria | Iraq |
|---|---|---|
National Anthem Title (Native)  | Arise, O Compatriots | موطني (Mawṭinī) |
National Anthem Title (In English)  | Nigeria, We Hail Thee | My Homeland |
National Animal  | Eagle | Goat |
National Bird  | Black Crowned Crane | Chukar Partridge |
National Flower  | Costus Spectabilis | Rose |
National Sport  | Football | Football |
National Colors  | Green and white | Red, white, black and green |
Indicators | Nigeria | Iraq |
|---|---|---|
Current Date  | Sunday, 6th April, 2025 | Sunday, 6th April, 2025 |
Current Time  | 08:07 AM | 10:07 AM |
Timezones  | UTC+1 (West Africa Time) | UTC+3 (Arabia Standard Time) |
Current Timezone  | UTC+1 (West 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 Nigeria is [08:07 AM], [Sunday, 6th April, 2025 ].
The current time and date in Iraq is [10:07 AM], [Sunday, 6th April, 2025].
Nigeria is [ 2 hours ] behind of Iraq.
Based on the elaboration of latest World Bank Data, the total population of Nigeria as of 2023 is estimated to be around 223,804,632, 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, Nigeria had 178,300,072 more people than Iraq.
The annual Population Growth in Nigeria is 2.51% and the annual population growth in Iraq is 2.52%.
Indicators | Nigeria | Iraq |
|---|---|---|
Age ( 0 - 14 ) (Year: 2023)  | 28.9 % | 24.9 % |
Age ( 15 - 64 ) (Year: 2023)  | 68.2 % | 71.8 % |
Age ( 65+ ) (Year: 2023)  | 2.89 % | 3.28 % |
Indicators | Nigeria | Iraq |
|---|---|---|
| [ LATEST WEATHER DATA ] | ||
Place  | Abuja | Baghdad |
Current Time | 08:07 AM | 10:07 AM |
Current Weather  | Overcast Clouds  | Few Clouds  |
Current Temperature  | 26.08 Degree Celsius | 26.95 Degree Celsius |
Wind Speed  | 2.91 km/hr, 218 Degree | 2.06 km/hr, 80 Degree |
Humidity  | 69 % | 29 % |
Indicators | Nigeria | Iraq |
|---|---|---|
Fertility Rate (2023)  | 5.14 (Births Per Woman) | 3.44 (Births Per Woman) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Male) (2023)  | 364.6 (Per 1000 Male Adults) | 172.34 (Per 1000 Male Adults) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Female) (2023) | 349.87 (Per 1000 Female Adults) | 117.11 (Per 1000 Female Adults) |
Infant Mortality Rate (2023)  | 68.5 (Per 1000 Live Births) | 20 (Per 1000 Live Births) |
Indicators | Nigeria | Iraq |
|---|---|---|
Top Cause of Death (2023)  | Neonatal conditions (118.8 people per 100K population) | Ischaemic heart disease (93.1 people per 100K population) |
Lowest Cause of Death (2023)  | Meningitis ( 21.7 people per 100K population) | Exposure to mechanical forces ( 8.6 people per 100K population) |
Road Traffic Deaths (2023)  | 17.2 (people per 100K population) | 21.5 (people per 100K population) |
Suicide Deaths (2023)  | 3.49 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) | 3.61 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) |
New HIV Infections (2023)  | Yet to Update | 0.01 (HIV infections per 1000 people) |
The leading cause of death in Nigeria, is [ Neonatal conditions ]. Around 118.8 people per 100,000 people in Nigeria, 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 Nigeria, spent [ 4.08% ] 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 | Nigeria | Iraq |
|---|---|---|
Prevalance Of Hypertension (2023)  | 36.1 (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)  | 4.21 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) | 0.24 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) |
Tobacco Consumption (2023)  | 4% (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 Nigeria, are 3.27 times less likely to be obese compared to the people living in Iraq.
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