UNFPA Iraq

Despite boasting significant natural resources and skilled human capital, Iraq’s development has been marred by decades of wars, international sanctions and internal strife. Active in Iraq since 2004, UNFPA focuses on improving the life of women and youth by providing comprehensive sexual and reproductive health care information and services, supporting programmes to empower women, encouraging youth leadership and participation, and working to incorporate youth issues into national development strategies. UNFPA also provides support during humanitarian emergencies.

Data overview View more

Population

Population, by age group, per cent
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    Population aged 0-14
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    Population aged 15-64
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    Population aged 65+

Sexual and reproductive health

Births attended by skilled health personnel, per cent, 2014-2019
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    Births attended by skilled health personnel

Family Planning

Proportion of demand satisfied with modern methods, women aged 15-49, per cent, 2022
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    Modern method  

Education

Total net enrolment rate, percent

Gender, Rights, and Human Capital

Decision making on sexual and reproductive health and reproductive rights, percent, 2007-2022:
81
Adolescent birth rate per 1,000 girls aged 15-19, 2024:
13
Intimate partner violence, past 12 months, percent, 2018:
9
Decision making on women's own health care, percent, 2007-2022:
98
Decision making on contraceptive use, percent, 2007-2022:
95
Decision making on sexual intercourse, percent, 2007-2022:
86

Harmful Practices

Child marriage by age 18, percent, 2023:
9
Female genital mutilation prevalence among girls aged 15-19, percent, 2022:
-
2023 Humanitarian results achieved for Iraq View more
8,961
Number of dignity kits distributed
234
UNFPA-assisted safe deliveries
-
Adolescent and youth-friendly spaces supported by UNFPA
29
Safe spaces supported by UNFPA (includes safe spaces for women, girls and youth)
-
Affected population reached with Family Planning services
-
Personnel trained on Minimum Initial Service Package for reproductive health
People reached with Dignity Kits in 0 countries
Appeal Country People reached with Dignity Kits
Women reached with sexual and reproductive health services, including antenatal and postnatal care, emergency obstetric and newborn care services in 1 countries
Appeal Country Women reached with sexual and reproductive health services, including antenatal and postnatal care, emergency obstetric and newborn care services
Iraq 75010
People reached with adolescent sexual and reproductive health services, supplies and information in 1 countries
Appeal Country Women reached with sexual and reproductive health services, including antenatal and postnatal care, emergency obstetric and newborn care services
Iraq 234
Safe spaces supported by UNFPA (includes safe spaces for women, girls and youth) in 1 countries
Appeal Country Safe spaces supported by UNFPA (includes safe spaces for women, girls and youth
Iraq 29
Health Facilities that provide Emergency Obstetric Care, supported by UNFPA in 0 countries
Appeal Country Health Facilities that provide Emergency Obstetric Care, supported by UNFPA
Personnel trained on various aspects of sexual and reproductive health, including the Minimum Initial Service Package in 0 countries
Appeal Country Personnel trained on various aspects of sexual and reproductive health, including the Minimum Initial Service Package
Demographic Dividend: Iraq View more

Population Pyramid

Year: 1950
1000 men aged 100+ in 19560 women aged 100+ in 19560 men aged 95-99 in 19560 women aged 95-99 in 1956900 men aged 90-94 in 19560 women aged 90-94 in 19560 men aged 85-89 in 19560 women aged 85-89 in 1956800 men aged 80-84 in 19560 women aged 80-84 in 19566 men aged 75-79 in 19567 women aged 75-79 in 19567011 men aged 70-74 in 195613 women aged 70-74 in 195618 men aged 65-69 in 195621 women aged 65-69 in 19566025 men aged 60-64 in 195628 women aged 60-64 in 195634 men aged 55-59 in 195638 women aged 55-59 in 19565043 men aged 50-54 in 195648 women aged 50-54 in 195654 men aged 45-49 in 195657 women aged 45-49 in 19564066 men aged 40-44 in 195669 women aged 40-44 in 195679 men aged 35-39 in 195679 women aged 35-39 in 19563092 men aged 30-34 in 195694 women aged 30-34 in 1956107 men aged 25-29 in 1956108 women aged 25-29 in 195620123 men aged 20-24 in 1956125 women aged 20-24 in 1956140 men aged 15-19 in 1956142 women aged 15-19 in 195610157 men aged 10-14 in 1956161 women aged 10-14 in 1956189 men aged 5-9 in 1956191 women aged 5-9 in 19560280 men aged 0-4 in 1956274 women aged 0-4 in 1956age5001.0K1.5K2.0K5001.0K1.5K2.0K
females
males
Population in thousands

Life Expectancy

Life expectancy is 49
020406080100

Total fertility rate

Total fertility rate is 6.90
02468
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Year : 1956 Note: Years 2017 to 2100 are projected data.
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Source: United Nations, Population Division, World Population Prospects: 2017 Revision

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