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The Minister noted that approximately 4% of the region’s population has yet to be counted, indicating that today’s announced figures are preliminary.
Dr. Dara Rashid, Minister of Planning in the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG), announced in a press conference that the Kurdistan Region’s population has reached over 6.37 million people, according to preliminary census results.
The Minister noted that approximately 4% of the region’s population has yet to be counted, indicating that today’s announced figures are preliminary.
Dr. Rashid highlighted that the Kurdistan Region has a predominantly young population, placing it in a “demographic window” where the working-age population should exceed 6%.
Key Census Findings (96% of total count):
Population Distribution:
– Total population: Over 6.37 million
– Urban population: 84%
– Rural population: 16%
Housing and Households:
– Total housing units: 2,028,037
– Total number of families: 1,379,163
– Average family size: 4.3 persons
Gender Demographics:
– Male population: 3,200,506 (50.24%)
– Female population: 3,170,162 (49.76%)
Household Leadership:
– Female-headed households: 11.86%
– Male-headed households: 88.14%
Age Distribution:
– Under 15 years: 31.9%
– Working age (15-64 years): 63.07%
– 65 years and above: 4.4%
Growth Rate:
– Population growth rate since 2009: 2.48%
This census represents the most comprehensive population count in the Kurdistan Region’s recent history.
The high urban population percentage (84%) reflects significant urbanization, while the relatively young population demographic presents both opportunities and challenges for economic development and public service planning.
The data will be crucial for future government planning and resource allocation across the region.