Iraq’s Population Surpasses 45 Million Mark: Preliminary Census Insights.

Baghdad: Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani announced the preliminary results of the nationwide census during a press conference on Monday, revealing significant demographic insights about the country's population. "Iraq's total population has exceeded 45.407 million people," al-Sudani announced, adding that "70.3% of the population lives in urban areas, while 29.7% resides in rural areas."According to Emirates News Agency, the census marks a crucial milestone for Iraq, providing the first comprehensive population data since 1997. The results are particularly significant for policy-making, resource allocation, and development planning. The high percentage of the population under 15 years (36.1%) indicates a young demographic structure, while the substantial urban population (70.3%) reflects ongoing urbanization trends.The Prime Minister reported that the total number of households in Iraq has reached 7,898,588, with an average household size of 5.3 persons. The gender distribution shows a nearly even split, with males numbering 22,784,062 (50.1% of the population) and females totaling 22,623,833 (49.8% of the population).These findings will be essential for both federal and regional governments in planning future services, infrastructure, and economic development programs.