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Iraq

Middle East ยท Population: 40,220,000

Level 4: Do Not Travel

Source: US State Department

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24/ 100
Critical Risk
Confidence: 53%

Risk Dimensions

Political Stability
12
World Bank WGIEIU Democracy IndexFreedom House
Crime & Safety
22
UNODCGDELTNumbeo Crime Index
Health Risk
28
WHO GHOCDCECDCOur World in Data
Environmental Risk
45
Munich Re NatCatSERVICEUSGSNOAAEM-DAT
Infrastructure
28
WEF GCRWorld BankITU
Terrorism & Conflict
12
Global Terrorism DatabaseACLEDUCDPSIPRI

๐Ÿ†˜ Emergency Numbers

๐Ÿ‘ฎ Police130
๐Ÿฅ Ambulance122
๐Ÿš’ Fire115

โš ๏ธ Travel Advisory

Do not travel

Risk Trendโ†˜ Declining
MethodologyISO 31000 v2.0
Last UpdatedMay 8, 2026

๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ โš ๏ธ Travel Safety Tips โ€” Critical Risk (Travel Not Recommended)

  • โ€ขStrongly reconsider whether travel is absolutely necessary.
  • โ€ขIf travel is essential, use a professional security detail.
  • โ€ขMaintain constant communication with your embassy.
  • โ€ขHave a detailed evacuation plan with multiple routes.
  • โ€ขCarry emergency supplies: water, first aid, flashlight, radio.
  • โ€ขAvoid all government buildings, military installations, and crowded areas.
  • โ€ขDo not travel after dark under any circumstances.
  • โ€ขRegister with your embassy's crisis management system.
  • โ€ขKeep important documents on your person at all times.

๐Ÿ—บ๏ธ Nearby Countries

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Iran

42/100

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Turkey

54/100

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Syria

14/100

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Jordan

54/100

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Saudi Arabia

51/100

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Kuwait

59/100

โ“ Frequently Asked Questions โ€” Iraq

Is Iraq safe to visit?

Iraq has a risk score of 24/100, rated as "Critical Risk" by RiskVector. Travel is strongly discouraged due to severe safety concerns.

What is the current travel advisory for Iraq?

The current travel advisory level is 4/4. Level 4 means "Do Not Travel" โ€” the risk to safety is severe. Avoid all travel to this destination.

What are the main risks in Iraq?

Risk is assessed across 6 dimensions: Political Stability, Crime & Safety, Health Risk, Environmental Risk, Infrastructure Quality, and Terrorism & Conflict. The overall score of 24/100 is a weighted composite based on ISO 31000 methodology using data from authoritative international sources.

Do I need travel insurance for Iraq?

Specialized high-risk travel insurance with medical evacuation and crisis response coverage is essential. Standard policies may not cover all scenarios.

How often is the Iraq risk score updated?

RiskVector continuously monitors data from 20+ authoritative sources including WHO, UNODC, ACLED, and the Global Terrorism Database. Scores are recalculated as new data becomes available, with a full review cycle every 24-48 hours.

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