Kirkuk كركوك
Kirkuk has a population of 2,034,627 in the 2024 census, 12 hospitals (9 public, 3 private) and 1 public university. The Ministry of Construction lists 12 building projects here (2 completed, 4 past contract end), as of 1 Jun 2026.
people, census 20242,034,6274.5% of Iraq
construction projects122 completed, 4 past contract end
Human Development Index0.7380.625 in 2008. Iraq: 0.712
university students46,64528,469 day, 18,176 evening
Sources: Ministry of Planning, Ministry of Higher Education, Ministry of ConstructionDetails
Projects in Kirkuk
From the Ministry of Construction, as of 1 Jun 2026.
Completed2
On track5
Behind plan1
Past contract end4
Rehabilitation and maintenance of the Baghdad to Kirkuk road, 162 km Contract ended 2 Nov 2024, 576 days before the data date Past contract end Taza water project in Kirkuk (2011) Contract ended 28 Jun 2025, 338 days before the data date Past contract end Completion works for the Kirkuk building Contract ended 2 Feb 2026, 119 days before the data date Past contract end Maintenance of the Kirkuk to Sulaymaniyah road Contract ended 23 Mar 2026, 70 days before the data date Past contract end National water and sanitation master plan for the cities, districts and subdistricts of Kirkuk 23 points below planned progress Behind plan Rehabilitation of the Sabian Mandaean mandi (temple) in Kirkuk No contract end date given On track Study and design of a treatment plant with main and branch stormwater and sewage networks and lift stations for central Kirkuk, with supply, construction, operation and maintenance of phase one (turnkey) Contract ends 28 Aug 2027 On track Hawija district sewage project, Kirkuk (infrastructure) Contract ends 17 May 2028 On track Altun Kupri district sewage, Kirkuk (infrastructure) Contract ends 18 Sept 2028 On track Rehabilitation and maintenance of the remaining parts of the Daquq bridge Contract ends 20 Jul 2026 On track Rest house for Ministry of Construction staff in Kirkuk Completed Rehabilitation and replacement of the second Quri Chay bridge on the old lane and approaches Completed
Source: Ministry of Construction, status as of 1 Jun 2026Details
Border crossings
- Airport
- Kirkuk International Airport
Source: Border Ports Commission, published 28 Jan 2026Details