Iraq's Census Results
Iraq's first census in nearly 40 years reveals a population of 46.1 million, up from an estimated 31.6 million in 2009. The census provides essential data for future planning and resource distribution, highlighting differences between federal Iraq and the Kurdish region in terms of urbanization, employment rates, and access to basic amenities.
Key Points
- Population reached 46.1 million in 2024
- 70.2% of the population in federal Iraq lives in urban areas
- Kurdish region has higher rates of employment and children's enrollment in primary school
- Federal Iraq has higher rates of home ownership and access to basic amenities
Pros
- Provides essential data for future planning and resource distribution
- Supports fairer distribution of resources across provinces