# Urban Population (% of Total Population)
- **Urban Population (% of Total Population)** is a **key demographic indicator** that measures the percentage of a country's population living in **urban areas**, as opposed to rural areas.
- **Urban areas** generally include **cities and towns**, which are characterized by **higher population density** and **more developed infrastructure** compared to rural regions.
- **The chart** illustrates the percentage of the total population residing in urban areas in **Iraq** over a span of **24 years**, from **2000 to 2023**.