LIFE IN WEEKS
Life Expectancy in Iraq: 70.5 Years in Weeks
The average person in Iraq lives 70.5 years — that's 3,676 weeks. Here's what that looks like, and how you compare.
Your Weeks Remaining in Iraq
Enter your birth date to see how many of Iraq's 3,676 weeks you've used — and how many may remain.
A Life in Iraq — Visualized
Each square represents one year of a 90-year life. Green = healthy years (62), Amber = remaining life expectancy (9), Gray = beyond average.
The average person in Iraq fills 71 of 90 squares. That's 3,676 weeks to fill with purpose.
Why Do People in Iraq Live Shorter?
Iraq's life expectancy of 70.5 years is 2.9 years below the global average. Here are the top contributing factors:
- 1Healthcare system rebuilding after decades of conflict
- 2Young population (median age ~22) skewing aggregate statistics
- 3Air and water quality issues in major cities
Life Expectancy in Asia
How Iraq compares to other countries in Asia, ranked by life expectancy.
How Iraq Compares to the World
(of 197 countries)
global avg (71.4 yrs)
in an average life
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the life expectancy in Iraq?
The average life expectancy in Iraq is 70.5 years as of 2026. This places Iraq at rank #120 globally, which is 2.9 years below the global average of 71.4 years.
How many weeks does the average person in Iraq live?
Based on a life expectancy of 70.5 years, the average person in Iraq lives approximately 3,676 weeks. That's 3,676 opportunities to make each week count.
What is the life expectancy for males and females in Iraq?
In Iraq, males have an average life expectancy of 68 years (3,536 weeks), while females live an average of 73 years (3,796 weeks). The gender gap is 5.0 years.
How does Iraq compare to the global average life expectancy?
Iraq's life expectancy of 70.5 years is 2.9 years below the global average of approximately 71.4 years. Iraq ranks #120 out of 197 countries in our dataset.
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