Iraq: crime and justice

How many people die in road accidents in Iraq?

2,351 people died in recorded road traffic accidents in Iraq in 2025, 15.7% fewer than the 2,719 in 2024, according to the Statistics Authority's road accidents release. 11,564 people were injured.

Recorded accidents rose 1.6% to 11,948, of which 1,900 were fatal. Baghdad recorded 19.5% of accidents, Basra 16.6% and Wasit 9.8%. 81.5% of those killed were men. The figures cover all provinces except the Kurdistan Region and count only accidents recorded by the authorities.

Official sources: Statistics Authority: road traffic accidents, 2025

What is the homicide rate in Iraq?

Iraq's intentional homicide rate was 9.5 per 100,000 people in 2013, the latest figure on World Bank Open Data, read on 15 October 2026. The figure comes from the UN Office on Drugs and Crime.

The rate counts unlawful killings recorded by the authorities for every 100,000 people. The 2013 figure is old and may not reflect conditions since. No newer recorded crime statistics could be read on the sites of the Statistics Authority and the Ministry of Interior, checked on 15 October 2026.

Official sources: World Bank: intentional homicides, Iraq

How many battle deaths has Iraq had?

396: that is battle-related deaths in Iraq for 2024, according to the Uppsala Conflict Data Program. No year since 2005 has been lower. Across Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan the middle value was 657, and Iraq placed 6th highest of 10. Worldwide: 18th of 41.