Based on statistics from Iraq’s Ministry of Planning for the general population census within the borders of the Kurdistan Region provinces (Erbil, Sulaymaniyah, and Duhok) for 2024:

• The total population of the Kurdistan Region is 6,519,129. Of these, 2,841,634 people (43.59%) live in the central districts of the provincial capitals (Erbil, Sulaymaniyah, and Duhok), while 3,677,495 people (56.41%) live within the administrative boundaries of districts, subdistricts, and villages. At the district level, Zakho district in Duhok Governorate has the highest population (398,876), while Mawat district in Sulaymaniyah Governorate has the lowest (3,843).

• The population of Erbil Governorate is 2,517,534. Of these, 1,288,538 (51.2%) live in the central district, and 1,228,996 (48.8%) live in other districts, subdistricts, and villages. Bnaslawa district has the highest share (12.5%), while Sidsakan district has the lowest (0.76%).

• The population of Sulaymaniyah Governorate is 2,401,724. Of these, 1,056,067 (44%) live in the central district, and 1,345,657 (56%) live in other administrative areas. Kalar district has the highest share (8.9%), while Mawat district has the lowest (0.16%).

• The population of Duhok Governorate is 1,599,871. Of these, 497,029 (31.1%) live in the central district, and 1,102,842 (68.9%) live in other districts, subdistricts, and villages. Zakho district has the highest share (24.9%), while Batifa district, with 19,000 residents (1.2%), has the lowest.

The tables below clarify the numerical and percentage distribution of the population across the administrative units of the Kurdistan Region’s provinces (Erbil, Sulaymaniyah, and Duhok).