Iraq Total deaths 2026: 193,677

Iraq's total deaths in 2026 is 193,677 (estimate), down 1.8% from 2025. It ranks #55 of 236 countries.

Total deaths in countries measure the number of individuals who have passed away within a specific timeframe. This statistic is crucial for understanding health trends, mortality rates, and the impact of various factors on population dynamics.

Iraq•12 years of data (2015–2026)••United Nations Population Division•

Estimated value for 2026 (interpolated, no direct source).

Historical Trend

Total deaths over timeSome values are estimated based on historical trends

Year-by-Year Data
YearValueChange% ChangeActions
2026193.68K persons3.53K persons-1.79%
2025197.21K persons+5.40K persons+2.81%
2024191.81K persons+5.54K persons+2.98%
2023186.27K persons+2.74K persons+1.49%
2022183.53K persons13.72K persons-6.95%
2021197.24K persons13.22K persons-6.28%
2020210.46K persons+30.86K persons+17.18%
2019179.60K persons+3.99K persons+2.27%
2018175.62K persons13.30K persons-7.04%
2017188.91K persons11.15K persons-5.57%
2016200.06K persons+22.14K persons+12.44%
2015177.92K persons——

Frequently Asked Questions About Iraq Total deaths

What is Iraq's total deaths in 2026?▾

Iraq's total deaths is 193,677 in 2026 (estimate), according to United Nations Population Division.

Is Iraq's total deaths increasing or decreasing?▾

Iraq's total deaths fell by 1.8% from 2025 (197,210) to 2026 (193,677). Over the past decade (2016–2026) it fell by 3.2%.

How does Iraq rank for total deaths?▾

In 2026, Iraq has the 55th highest total deaths out of 236 countries with data.

What was Iraq's total deaths in 2015?▾

In 2015, Iraq's total deaths was 177,919. By 2026 it rose by 8.9%.

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