Iraq launches second day of census with high participation rates
On Wednesday, the first day of the census, Erbil province recorded an impressive participation rate exceeding 60 percent. Officials expect to achieve 100 percent participation by the end of Thursday's operations.
Nov. 21, 2024
ERBIL (Kurdistan 24) - Thursday, November 21, 2024, marks the second day of the nationwide population census in Iraq and the Kurdistan Region, following a strong start with remarkable participation rates.
On Wednesday, the first day of the census, Erbil province recorded an impressive participation rate exceeding 60 percent. Officials expect to achieve 100 percent participation by the end of Thursday's operations.
The comprehensive national census involves more than 130,000 enumerators who will collect data through 77 questions covering various aspects of citizens' lives and living conditions.
Using electronic tablets, census takers are gathering information through digital forms that include personal details, family information, and household data.
The census holds particular significance for the country as it provides crucial data for assessing human capital, economic resources, and public service requirements. This information enables the government to develop more effective economic, political, and humanitarian planning strategies to enhance citizens' quality of life.
Population censuses are essential tools for modern governance and development planning. Iraq's move to implement a digital census marks a significant technological advancement in the country's data collection methods. The use of electronic tablets and digital forms represents a departure from traditional paper-based census methods, potentially allowing for more accurate and efficient data collection and analysis.