Iraq has witnessed, and continues to experience, a significant increase in its
population, with an estimated annual population growth rate of approximately
one million people. This population growth has outpaced the development of
housing units and land allocated for residential purposes. Moreover, the lack of
infrastructure in the transportation and transit sectors has led to the
concentration of the population in urban centers near services, resulting in a
significant increase in housing prices.

The housing crisis in Baghdad Governorate and the need for a reassessment of housing policies