Baghdad بغداد
Baghdad has a population of 9,780,429 in the 2024 census, 121 hospitals (53 public, 68 private) and 9 public universities. The Ministry of Construction lists 39 building projects here (12 completed, 11 past contract end), as of 1 Jun 2026.
people, census 20249,780,42921.5% of Iraq
construction projects3912 completed, 11 past contract end
Human Development Index0.7000.625 in 2008. Iraq: 0.712
university students169,476128,760 day, 40,716 evening
Sources: Ministry of Planning, Ministry of Higher Education, Ministry of ConstructionDetails
Projects in Baghdad
From the Ministry of Construction, as of 1 Jun 2026.
Completed12
On track10
Behind plan5
Past contract end11
No progress data1
Nahrawan water project in Baghdad (2008) Contract ended 11 May 2024, 751 days before the data date Past contract end Design and construction of the road linking the Mohammed al-Qasim expressway and the Kirkuk to Baghdad road through Basatin and Suraidat, Baghdad Contract ended 22 Dec 2024, 526 days before the data date Past contract end Design and construction of the Abu Nuwas road widening and the new Jadriya overpass linked to the Nusoor square approaches via Umm al-Khanazir island, Baghdad Contract ended 22 Feb 2025, 464 days before the data date Past contract end Zuhur subdistrict water project in Baghdad (2010) Contract ended 2 Sept 2025, 272 days before the data date Past contract end Design and construction of an overpass at the Refinery intersection, linking the Double Decker bridge to the Suspension bridge, and a tunnel at Ahmed Orabi square, Baghdad Contract ended 20 Sept 2025, 254 days before the data date Past contract end Dora overpass on 60th street Contract ended 10 Oct 2025, 234 days before the data date Past contract end New bridge over the Tigris with rehabilitation of the old Sarafiya bridge, two overpasses at the Sarafiya bridge and Buratha mosque intersections, and widening of the road between Sarafiya bridge and the Shalchiya intersection (second traffic congestion package) Contract ended 28 Nov 2025, 185 days before the data date Past contract end Reconstruction of the Rustamiya bridge Contract ended 1 Dec 2025, 182 days before the data date Past contract end Fadhiliya concrete bridge, Baghdad Contract ended 9 Feb 2026, 112 days before the data date Past contract end Grand Baghdad bridge Contract ended 1 Apr 2026, 61 days before the data date Past contract end Additional floor for the Engineering Reconstruction Directorate building Contract ended 1 May 2026, 31 days before the data date Past contract end Reconstruction of the Ministry of Planning building complex (C, D, E, F, H, I, J, K, L) 10.7 points below planned progress Behind plan Ring and link roads for Ali al-Wardi city 32.5 points below planned progress Behind plan Design and construction of the Zafaraniya bridge on the Dora to Yusufiya expressway road, reaching Harith bin Kalda street, with an overpass on the Dora to Yusufiya road, Baghdad 19 points below planned progress Behind plan Design and construction of the Kraiyat bridge, Baghdad 34.8 points below planned progress Behind plan Design and construction of the Hurriya intersection, Karrada Kharij, including the Hasanain tunnel 82 points below planned progress Behind plan Supply of imported laboratory equipment for testing construction materials for the National Center for Construction Laboratories in Baghdad and the provinces No contract end date given On track Rehabilitation of the minaret of the Khulafa Mosque Contract ends 15 Jul 2027 On track Iraqi building codes and application of Arab codes No contract end date given On track Rehabilitation of the diplomatic quarter in Baghdad, Amiriya area Contract ends 27 Apr 2027 On track Completion works for the Grand Festivities Square and Unknown Soldier Monument, Baghdad Contract ends 7 Dec 2026 On track Unified bill of quantities (standard price analysis guide) No contract end date given On track Studies, designs and design review for an annex building for the Building Research Directorate No contract end date given On track Expansion of the National Center for Engineering Consultancy building No contract end date given On track Rehabilitation of the Sabian Mandaean cemetery in Baghdad, Abu Ghraib No contract end date given On track Residential complex in Baghdad, Nahrawan No contract end date given On track Rehabilitation of the Grand Festivities Square Completed Chaldean Patriarchate of Babylon building and fittings Completed Building for the Expressways Directorate Completed Building for the General Authority for Buildings Completed Building for the Baghdad Roads and Bridges Directorate Completed Maintenance of the Adhamiya bridge Completed Maintenance and rehabilitation of the Muthanna bridge Completed Bab al-Muadham bridge Completed Shuhada bridge Completed Aimma bridge Completed Maintenance of the steel (Awadil) bridge over the Diyala river Completed Design and construction of the new Baghdad Court intersection (formerly the General Security intersection) Completed Development of the Ministry of Transport tunnel No progress data
Source: Ministry of Construction, status as of 1 Jun 2026Details
Border crossings
- Headquarters
- Border Ports Commission headquarters
- Airport
- Baghdad International Airport
- Inland depot
- Dry port warehouses
- Inland depot
- Shalchiya warehouses
Source: Border Ports Commission, published 28 Jan 2026Details
Hospitals and health centres
- Public hospitals
- 53
- Private hospitals
- 68
- Primary health care centres
- 260
Source: Ministry of Health, updated 17 Jun 2026Details
Public universities
- University of Baghdad
- Founded 1958, 24 colleges
- Mustansiriyah University
- Founded 1963, 13 colleges
- University of Technology
- Founded 1975, 16 colleges
- Al Nahrain University
- Founded 1987, 9 colleges
- Al Iraqia University
- Founded 1989, 10 colleges
- University of Information Technology and Communications
- Founded 2014, 3 colleges
- Ibn Sina University of Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Founded 2014, 2 colleges
- Al Karkh University of Science
- Founded 2014, 3 colleges
- Middle Technical University
- Founded 2014, 18 colleges and institutes
Source: Ministry of Higher Education, updated 17 Oct 2026Details
Services from the Baghdad governorate office
All 11 Online enquiries, Baghdad Province Municipalities Directorate الاستعلامات الإلكترونية- مديرية بلديات محافظة بغداد Start online Get a graduation certificate with QR code from a vocational training centre الحصول على وثيقة التخرج للطلبة المتخرجين من مراكز التدريب المهني معززة برمز الاستجابة السريعة “QR-code” Start online Get a guidance card for jobseekers to use employment and vocational training services إجراءات الحصول على البطاقة الإستشارية لتمكين الباحثين عن عمل الاستفادة من خدمات العمل والتدريب المهني In person Online enquiries, Baghdad Governorate الاستعلامات الالكترونية- محافظة بغداد Start online Request control of weeds, pests, diseases and toxic or narcotic plants in fields and orchards إجراءات طلب مكافحة الأدغال والآفات والامراض والنباتات السامة والمخدرة في الحقول والبساتين In person Get a phytosanitary document to move palm offshoots إجراءات الحصول على وثيقة الصحة النباتية الخاصة بنقل فسائل النخيل In person
Source: UR portal, updated 26 Aug 2026Details