Al Qā’im Population 2026
Al Qā’im has a population of 74,100, making it the #56 biggest city in 🇮🇶 Iraq, located in Anbar. Roughly 0.2% of Iraq's population lives here. It is about 97× smaller than Baghdad, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
74,100
Rank in Iraq
#56
Coordinates
34.39°N, 40.99°E
~180 m elevation · Asia/Baghdad
Distance to capital (Baghdad)
336 km
209 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Anbar
Cities near Al Qā’im
FAQ
What is the population of Al Qā’im?
Al Qā’im has a population of 74,100 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #56 biggest city in Iraq.
What region is Al Qā’im in?
Al Qā’im is located in Anbar, Iraq.
Is Al Qā’im the capital of Iraq?
No, the capital of Iraq is Baghdad, about 336 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.