Nationwide census begins across Iraq, Kurdistan Region

It is the first census to have covered all 18 provinces since 1987. A count in 1997 excluded the Kurdistan Region’s Erbil, Duhok, and Sulaimani provinces. 

Nov. 20, 2024

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Iraq’s Sudani, Sadr stress importance of ‘historic’ census for development, transparency

Iraq’s long-awaited population and housing census begins Wednesday, with Prime Minister Mohammed Shia’ al-Sudani highlighting its role in planning and governance. Shiite leader Muqtada al-Sadr called for transparency and urged citizens to provide accurate data. The census is expected to guide Iraq’s future development efforts.

Nov. 19, 2024

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Iraqi census could advance human rights, development: Watchdog

Iraq will hold a nationwide population census for the first in nearly three decades. Activists and officials say the census will provide critical data which could improve infrastructure, address human rights issues, and promote equality in resource distribution.

Nov. 17, 2024

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Foreign residents to be included in Iraq population census

One’s nationality, religion, academic qualification, and the health status of all family members are among the questions included in the upcoming census

Nov. 16, 2024

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Iraq to impose three-day nationwide curfew during population census

“Exceptions will be made only for those authorized by the Communications and Media Commission, health and medical personnel, and workers in international organizations,” Interior Ministry spokesperson Miqdad Miri announced

Nov. 11, 2024

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Yazidi lawmakers call for delaying Iraqi census until IDPs return

With thousands of displaced Yazidis yet to return home following the destruction left behind by ISIS, lawmakers from the ethnoreligious minority are calling for a delay of the upcoming Iraqi census, warning of "inaccurate" data

Oct. 03, 2024

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Iraq, UNFPA sign agreement for 2024 census support

Iraq and UNFPA have signed a memorandum of understanding for 2024 electronic census, focusing on comprehensive data collection.

Jul. 03, 2024

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Iraq launches long-delayed census: impact, ‘ghost employee' exclusion

Iraq is gearing up for its first population census in 27 years. An initiative delayed multiple times due to political instability

Apr. 30, 2024

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