Categories in Kirkuk
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Kirkuk
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Shopping | 980 |
| Education | 573 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 492 |
| Restaurants | 460 |
| Apartments | 344 |
| Mosques | 330 |
| Electronics stores | 311 |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 303 |
| Cafes | 222 |
| Clothing stores | 217 |
| Car repair | 191 |
| Beauty salons | 168 |
| Barbers | 163 |
| Public administration | 157 |
Kirkuk Facts
| Area | 3594.8 km² |
| Population | 1,252,002 |
| Male Population | 634,129 (50.6%) |
| Female Population | 617,873 (49.4%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +604.8% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +133.8% |
| Median Age | 19 years (Male: 18.7, Female: 19.4) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $8,619 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 50 |
| Neighborhoods | Tisin, Baglar, Arafa, Rahimawa, Almas |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Arabian Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 35.46806, 44.39222 |
| Postal Codes | 36001 |
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Kirkuk Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 177,634 | 340,068 | 535,481 | 1,020,380 | 1,252,002 | 1,460,228 | 1,675,710 |
| Population Density | 49.4 / km² | 94.6 / km² | 149 / km² | 283.8 / km² | 348.3 / km² | 406.2 / km² | 466.1 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridKirkuk Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 133.8% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kirkuk | +604.8% | +268.2% | +133.8% |
| Iraq | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Kirkuk Median Age
Median Age: 19 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kirkuk | 19 yrs | 19.4 yrs | 18.7 yrs |
| Iraq | 19 yrs | 19.4 yrs | 18.7 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Kirkuk Population Density
Population Density: 348 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kirkuk | 1.3 million | 3,594.8 km² | 348 / km² |
| Iraq | 36.4 million | 437,126.8 km² | 83.3 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Kirkuk Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1920 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Neighborhoods in Kirkuk
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Kirkuk
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Kirkuk
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Kirkuk
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Kirkuk Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $7,499 | $3,836 | $8,684 | $6,792 | $7,793 | $8,628 | $8,281 | $8,619 |
| Total GDP | $2.7B | $1.7B | $5B | $4.9B | $6.6B | $9.4B | $10.6B | $11.8B |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Kirkuk CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kirkuk | 4,630,129 tn | 3.7 tn | 1,288 tons/km² |
| Iraq | 134,886,662 tn | 3.71 tn | 308.6 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Kirkuk CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 4,630,129 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 3.7 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 1,288 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | High (8.8) |
| Earthquake | Medium (6.6) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and International Research Institute for Climate and Society - IRI - Columbia University. 2005. Global Drought Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4VX0DFT.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/16/18 | 4:30 AM | 4.6 | 54 km | 10,000 m | 21km SSE of Kuysinjaq, Iraq | usgs.gov |
| 2/19/18 | 9:31 PM | 4.3 | 91.4 km | 10,000 m | 30km ENE of Kuysinjaq, Iraq | usgs.gov |
| 2/19/18 | 7:20 PM | 4.5 | 72.6 km | 10,000 m | 23km ESE of Kuysinjaq, Iraq | usgs.gov |
| 8/23/17 | 1:42 PM | 5.1 | 93.3 km | 8,000 m | 29km ENE of Kuysinjaq, Iraq | usgs.gov |
| 7/11/15 | 6:27 PM | 4.4 | 45.5 km | 6,000 m | 25km NNW of Chamchamal, Iraq | usgs.gov |
| 4/16/14 | 1:14 AM | 3.8 | 76.4 km | 10,000 m | 26km WNW of As Sulaymaniyah, Iraq | usgs.gov |
| 11/5/13 | 4:03 AM | 4 | 89.4 km | 9,500 m | 24km NNE of Kifri, Iraq | usgs.gov |
| 5/5/12 | 1:57 AM | 4.4 | 50 km | 10,000 m | Iraq | usgs.gov |
| 3/5/12 | 6:50 AM | 4.6 | 54.5 km | 32,100 m | Iraq | usgs.gov |
| 3/20/08 | 9:32 AM | 4.3 | 82.2 km | 14,400 m | Iran-Iraq border region | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Kirkuk
Kirkuk (Arabic: كركوك Karkūk; Kurdish: کهرکووک Kirkûk, Turkish: Kerkük), Azerbaijani: Kərkük) is a city in the north of Iraq, 236 kilometres (147 mi) north of, Baghdad, and 83 kilometres (52 miles) south of Erbil. It is the capital of Kirkuk Gover..
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