SULAIMANI, Kurdistan Region — Iraq’s nationwide population census continued into its second day on Thursday, marking the first such count in three decades. The initiative, which costs approximately 4.6 billion Iraqi dinars, covers all provinces and regions, including the Kurdistan Region.
The census began on Wednesday, accompanied by a two-day curfew to ensure residents remain indoors for accurate data collection.
Over 120,000 enumerators have been deployed across Iraq to gather information, which will inform demographic, social, and economic planning, according to Mahdi al-Alaq, national consultant for the census.
While security forces enforce the curfew, the Iraqi High Security Committee confirmed that commercial activities and air travel remain unaffected, ensuring essential movement continues smoothly.
This historic effort aims to provide crucial data for future development and policy-making in Iraq.
On the opening day of Iraq’s nationwide population census, around 10,000 enumerators began work across Erbil province, with officials urging residents to remain at home to ensure accurate registration, a step seen as crucial for future development.
Reporting by Rebin Sardar/… pic.twitter.com/6BNjwbf2hv
— Zoom News (@zoomnewskrd) November 20, 2024
