Moving to Greenland from Iraq

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Iraq to Greenland? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Iraq to Greenland, and you’d need to navigate life in Greenlandic.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Greenland compared to Iraq.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2016

per 100,000 people per year

IQ
9.4
GL
5.4

Greenland performs significantly better than Iraq across all safety metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

IQ
5.2t
GL
10.5t

Iraq performs better than Greenland across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

IQ
14.4
GL
31.7

Greenland performs significantly better than Iraq across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

IQ
15.5%
GL
9.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

IQ
$12,600
GL
$68,100

Greenland performs significantly better than Iraq across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

IQ
73.2 yrs
GL
74.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

IQ
19.6
GL
8.8

Greenland performs significantly better than Iraq across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Iraq and Greenland. To live, work, or study long-term in Greenland, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Greenland's immigration authority.

Iraq passport

Iraq passport holder visiting Greenland

Visa Required
Iraq passport holders need a visa to enter Greenland.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Greenland?

Connectivity is usually fine (Greenland: 31.7 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Greenland offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Greenland safe for expats?

Greenland performs significantly better than Iraq across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Greenland is 5.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 9.4 in Iraq.

What language do they speak in Greenland?

The official language in Greenland is Greenlandic. In Iraq, the official languages are Arabic, Aramaic and Sorani.

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At a Glance

IQ GL
Population 40,462,701 57,792
Currency Iraqi Dinar (IQD) Danish Krone (DKK)
Languages Arabic, Aramaic, Sorani Greenlandic
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +964 +299
Time zones 1 4
Emergency number 104