United Nations Iraq congratulates population census success, reaffirms commitment to supporting Iraq’s development plans

“To have a census after 37 years throughout Iraq was not an easy feat, and to uphold international standards and leverage modern technology throughout the process was a significant achievement”, said Dr. Mohamed Al Hassan, the Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General for Iraq and Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI). 

This success would not have been possible if it was not for the huge efforts made by His Excellency Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Planning, Dr. Mohammed Tamim, and the government teams, in close collaboration with UNFPA Iraq.

Dr. Tamim: "The census is the compass for developmental planning in Iraq, providing an accurate depiction of the demographic reality and the diverse needs of the people. The announcement of preliminary census results represents a crucial step toward building a strong and cohesive Iraq, enabling decision-makers to make well-informed decisions based on reliable facts and figures."

The United Nations is pleased to have supported the process through critical technical assistance and advice of UN Population Fund (UNFPA). UNFPA stands ready to continue to support the Government of Iraq in interpreting, analysing and utilizing the data to inform national policies and development strategies.

The United Nations in Iraq reaffirms its support to Iraq’s development agenda to advance the country towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.