Iraq’s first census in nearly 40 years revealed that the country’s population has reached 46.1 million, significantly higher than the unofficial estimate of 31.6 million in 2009. The census, hailed as a milestone by Iraqi officials, will provide essential data for future planning and resource distribution. The Iraqi government aims to improve conditions in the country and consolidate security improvements following decades of war and instability.
The census offers detailed insights into economic, educational, and housing conditions, with separate breakdowns for federal Iraq and the semi-autonomous Kurdish region in the north. The data shows that the majority of the population in federal Iraq lives in urban areas, while Kurdish urban areas have even higher urbanization rates. The Kurdish region also has higher rates of employment and children’s enrollment in primary school.
On the other hand, federal Iraq has higher rates of home ownership and access to basic utilities like potable water and electricity. The census data will enable a fairer distribution of resources across provinces, marking a significant step towards equitable resource allocation in the country. The final count of 46.1 million is an increase of more than 1 million over the preliminary estimate released in November.
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