In federal Iraq, some 70.2% of the population lives in urban areas, while the Kurdish urban areas comprise 84.6% of the Kurdish population.
The Kurdish region also saw higher rates of employment with 46% of the population economically active, compared to 41.6% in federal areas.
Speaking at a news conference to announce the results, Iraqi Planning Minister Mohammed Tamim said the census “demonstrates the government’s determination” to improve conditions in the country.
The final results of Iraq's first census in nearly 40 years released Monday show the population has reached 46.1 million.
“For the first time in four decades, Iraq has successfully conducted a full census, helping ensure more equitable resource allocation,” he said.
