Iraq has launched its first nationwide census since 1987, with a curfew imposed for the two-day process. Starting at 7:00 AM, officials will visit homes three times to ensure accurate data collection.
The census, conducted by the Planning Ministry, will include 70 questions to gather detailed information about citizens’ economic and social conditions but will exclude ethnicity and sect details. Preliminary results are expected within 24 hours, with the population projected to exceed 43 million by the end of 2024.
Planning Ministry spokesperson Abduzzahra Hindawi highlighted that the data will assess economic status, poverty, and overall welfare across Iraq.