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Iraq’s Population Surges to 45.4 Million: Insights from the First Census in Decades!

by Miles Cooper
November 25, 2024
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  • Major Population Growth in‌ Iraq: ‌Insights from​ the First Census in Nearly Four Decades
    • Demographic Breakdown
    • Historical Context
    • Advancements ‌in Data Collection

Major Population Growth in‌ Iraq: ‌Insights from​ the First Census in Nearly Four Decades

BAGHDAD — A recent⁤ national census⁤ conducted in Iraq, the first of its kind since 1987, has revealed a significant population increase, now ‌estimated at 45.4 ⁣million, as announced by Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani on Monday. This nationwide initiative aims to enhance data collection and inform development strategies within⁢ a nation historically affected ⁣by political strife and societal fragmentation.

Prime Minister al-Sudani⁤ highlighted that preliminary⁣ figures indicate a population nearing 45.4⁢ million ‌residents. Previous estimates from 2009 suggested the population⁢ was roughly 31.6 million,⁢ marking an extraordinary growth trend over the past decade.

Demographic Breakdown

The⁢ initial census results also showcase a nearly balanced gender ratio—50.1% male and 49.8% female—indicating stable demographic dynamics ⁣across genders.

Amidst Controversial Implications

However, this extensive ​counting process is​ not‍ without controversy in Iraq; it carries considerable ramifications for ⁣how resources are allocated, budgetary concerns ⁤are managed, and developmental policies are structured⁢ throughout the country. Many minority communities express‌ apprehension that their‌ declining populations ​might weaken their political standing and economic prospects within Iraq’s⁢ complex sectarian‍ power-sharing⁤ framework.

In a noteworthy decision⁢ made‍ by ⁢Iraq’s federal court, questions concerning ⁣ethnicity or sectarian identities were intentionally omitted from this⁢ census; instead, emphasis was placed on broader religious categories such as⁢ Muslim and Christian affiliations.

Historical Context

Reflecting⁣ back on historical efforts to assess population metrics in Iraq reveals that the last comprehensive national⁤ census‍ occurred over⁤ three decades ago in 1987; although an additional attempt was made ⁣in‌ 1997 to count residents without ⁤addressing those living within ⁢Kurdish territories.

As detailed by Ali ⁤Arian Saleh—the executive director overseeing this census at ⁣the Ministry of Planning—the subsequent phase of data collection will take place over coming ⁢weeks before finalized results including insights into religious demographics can be disclosed.

Advancements ‌in Data Collection

This latest enumeration marks a significant technological leap forward for data gathering‍ methods used in public assessments​ across Iraqi territory. ⁣Implemented with cutting-edge⁢ technology aimed at both ⁣collection and analysis of‌ demographic information, officials stated it provides an inclusive overview of⁣ the social fabric as well as economic ‌conditions within Iraq.

Approximately 120,000⁣ workers were deployed for this extensive‍ initiative; each employee completed surveys across about 160‍ housing units within just two days—a feat indicative of efficient planning towards achieving comprehensive national insight broadly affecting policy decisions moving forward.

With‍ these developments ‍unfolding against a backdrop steeped in history ⁣and ​marked with challenges ⁢unique ⁣to each⁤ region ‍within‍ its borders—a well-executed national census stands poised to pave new pathways‍ toward​ informed governance that could foster ‍improved societal stability ​amidst ongoing transformations.

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