Basra, Iraq Metro Area Population (1950-2026)

The current metro area population of Basra in 2026 is 1,566,000, a 2.69% increase from 2025.
  • The metro area population of Basra in 2025 was 1,525,000, a 2.69% increase from 2024.
  • The metro area population of Basra in 2024 was 1,485,000, a 2.56% increase from 2023.
  • The metro area population of Basra in 2023 was 1,448,000, a 2.4% increase from 2022.
The full historical dataset is available for download here: Basra, Iraq Metro Population | Historical Data | 1950-2026.