Iraqi officials have called the population count a milestone and said it will provide essential data for future planning and resource distribution.

Summary

Iraq’s first official census in nearly 40 years reports a population of 46.1 million, up from an unofficial 31.6 million in 2009.

Officials call it a milestone for planning and resource distribution. The census details economic, educational, and housing conditions, highlighting differences between federal Iraq and the Kurdish region.

Federal Iraq has higher homeownership, while Kurdish areas show higher employment and school enrollment.

Planning Minister Mohammed Tamim says the data will ensure fairer resource allocation. The final count exceeds a November estimate of 45.4 million.