AsiaBaghdadUpdated Apr 2026
Iraq
Iraq's last tracked vote was the Iraq 2021 Parliamentary Election in 2021.
Wikimedia Commons image of Iraq.
What stands out
- 122 parties compete for just 2 tracked governing offices.
- Capital
- Baghdad
- Government
- federal republic
- Population
- 38.3 million
The Read
Iraq is a federal republic in Asia. Run from Baghdad, 38.3 million people.
Federalism means Iraq's capital doesn't get the last word. Most big decisions get re-fought at the state or regional level before they actually land.
Iraq's political landscape includes 1 election, 122 political parties, and 2 offices.
