What’s in a census? Kurdish anxieties about Iraq’s population census

In Iraq, a census is far more than a simple enumeration; it is deeply political. The 2024 population census has sparked concerns, particularly among Kurds, reflecting growing anxiety about their position and future in Iraq.

Mohammed A. Salih

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Iraqi population over 45 million; 6.3 million in Kurdistan Region: Census preliminary results

The preliminary results also showed the male population in the country was over 160,000 more than the female population

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Iraq population census could increase number of parliament seats: Monitor

Article 49 of the Iraqi constitution states that the parliament “shall consist of a number of members, at a ratio of one seat per 100,000 Iraqi persons representing the entire Iraqi people”

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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.

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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

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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.

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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

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