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Iraq
Iraq is a multi-cultural society and post war country that has been deeply influenced by political conflicts over the last 30 years. With a total land of 435,052 Km2, Iraq ranks 59th worldwide in terms of area. Iraq's population is nearly 44 million and growing at 2.3% annually. About 71% belongs to the urban population mostly in Baghdad. The insecurity and inter-communal violence plays a significant role in the migration inside and outside Iraqi cities. The Government of Iraq, with the support of the International community, deployed efforts to promote stabilization and initiate the reconstruction process.
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Land Area
43,412,800 ha
GDP/Capita
8,962.4 USD
Total population
43,533,600
Urban population
70.5 %
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Agricultural land
21.7 %
Perceived tenure security
67.5 %
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21 March 2025
The Land Portal Foundation is seeking a dynamic and highly motivated research consultant to conduct desk research about various land governance issues, as well as on land data governance, with a focus on the Arab States (deadline: 4 April 2025 at midnight CET). This work will contribute to…
28 February 2025
During the closing session of the Third Arab Land Conference, Rania Hedeya, UN-Habitat’s Regional Representative for the Arab States, presented the joint declaration that emerged from the conference’s discussions, outcomes, and recommendations, calling on all land sector stakeholders in the Arab…
15 November 2023
A country with major recent troubles, Iraq also has a history of land laws that goes back thousands of years, starting from the Babylonian period in 1810 BC. The country profile examines land issues in Iraq in the context of its long history, post-war development goals, land…
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The history and practices of land laws in Iraq goes back thousands of years, starting from the Babylonian period during the reign of Hammurabi 1810 BC, through the period of the Ottoman Caliphate rule that began in the middle of the sixteenth century AD 1534.
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13 March 2025
Reflections from the Third Arab Land Conference and the LAND-at-scale Regional DayLand is more than just a resource—it is the foundation of livelihoods, economic stability, and social justice. Responsible land governance plays a crucial role in sustainable development, conflict prevention, and…
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The Government of the United Arab Emirates in partnership with the World Bank, the Global Land Tool Network, UN-Habitat, the Arab League and the Arab Union of Surveyors heldthe first Arab Land Conference that will be hosted by the Dubai Land Department and held in Dubai, UAE, from 26-28 /…
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