Iraq's new census reveals a population of 45.4 million, marking the first national count since 1997.

Iraq's first national census in nearly 40 years shows a population of 45.4 million, up from the 1997 count that excluded the Kurdish region. The census, using advanced technology, revealed a nearly even gender split and aims to improve future planning and development in the conflict-affected country. Final results including religious data will be announced soon.

November 25, 2024
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