Iraq's Population May Surpass 50 Million by 2030
The Iraqi Ministry of Planning expects the country's population to exceed 50 million by the year 2030, with the need to build approximately 200,000 housing units annually to keep up with population growth. Currently, the population stands at around 46.1 million and increases by about 1.25 million births each year. Meanwhile, the birth rate has decreased due to higher levels of women's education and changing social attitudes. The ministry also emphasized that the housing crisis is related to difficulties with the buildings and informal settlements, rather than a shortage of units, especially as development indicators improve and mortality rates decline.
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