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    Baghdad

    Baghdad's infrastructure remains severely degraded with failing water systems, frequent power outages, and inadequate public services despite some major development projects like the planned $17.5 billion metro system.

    Country:Iraq

    8.1M+

    Population

    658km²

    Area

    32,900/km²

    Density

    Growth Trends

    219,990

    The projected net population growth in Baghdad for 2024 is 219,990.

    Working-Age Population

    60.44%

    67% of the population in Advanced Asia, Central and Eastern Europe, North America, Western Europe, and Greater China is of working age.

    Employment Rates

    87%Current Rate

    Key industries include oil & gas, construction, agriculture, and banking with major corporations like Aliedad Company, Babylon Hotel, and KAPITA Business Hub playing significant roles.

    Educational Attainment

    Tertiary attainment among young adults aged 25-34 in OECD countries increased from 45% in 2019 to 48% in 2024, placing it among top OECD nations.

    Foreign Residents

    The average income for foreign residents in Baghdad is about 2.7 million yen with 50% earning less.

    Ethnic Composition

    Foreign residents in Baghdad surpassed 1.2 million in 2024, making up about 7.6% of the city population, with the largest groups from Iran, Syria, Turkey, and Bangladesh.

    Commuting

    Baghdad's commuting primarily involves taxis and buses, not rail, with millions of people traveling daily from residential districts into the central city for work.

    Migration Patterns

    Baghdad continues to attract residents from other regions with a net inflow of 219,990 people in 2024.

    Average Income

    24.6M IQD

    24,599,500 IQD

    Transportation & Logistics Overview

    Major Highways and Freight Corridors

    Baghdad's highway infrastructure includes multiple ring roads with the fourth currently under construction and a fifth planned, along with major expressways like the Mohammed Al-Qasim Expressway being expanded from 8 to 12 lanes to address severe traffic congestion from an estimated 2.5-3 million vehicles in a system originally designed for 700,000.

    Port Facilities and Container Volume

    Baghdad is landlocked and has no port facilities.

    Airport Cargo Handling

    Baghdad International Airport has a cargo terminal with a ground floor area of 11,200 square meters and multiple aircraft parking stands, supporting significant cargo operations.

    Rail Infrastructure and Intermodal Terminals

    Baghdad’s rail infrastructure includes the existing Iraqi Republic Railways network for freight and passenger trains, notably the Baghdad–Basra line, and the under-construction Baghdad Metro, a major rapid transit project with seven lines and 64 stations designed for high-capacity urban passenger service.

    Public Transit Network

    Baghdad’s public transit system is dominated by an extensive but congested bus and minibus network, with no operational metro yet, though a large automated metro system is under development.

    Commute Times and Congestion

    Most commuters in Baghdad spend one to two hours traveling to and from work daily due to severe and persistent traffic congestion that often brings roads to a standstill.

    Sustainability Initiatives

    Key sustainability and green transportation initiatives in Baghdad include the Baghdad Sustainable Forests project to create a vast urban forest and walkable districts, and the Baghdad Waste-to-Energy project to convert solid waste into clean electricity and reduce landfill use.

    Warehousing & Fulfillment Landscape

    Global Hubs Warehousing

    Space and Vacancy Rates

    The search results do not contain specific warehouse vacancy rate data for Baghdad.

    Lease Rates and Warehouse Classes

    Warehouse lease rates in Baghdad vary, with one underground warehouse available for rent at a negotiable price, and another small warehouse space priced at 500 IQD.

    Major Warehouse Districts

    Baghdad’s major warehouse and logistics districts are concentrated in the city center, along the Baghdad International Airport corridor, and in the Dora and Al-A'amiriya (Al-Amriya) industrial areas.

    Last-Mile Delivery Infrastructure

    Last-mile delivery infrastructure in Baghdad is evolving rapidly, with challenges such as cash reliance, lack of formal addressing systems, and fragmented logistics, but is being transformed by tech-driven startups and established companies.

    Automation and Technology Adoption

    There is no specific information available regarding warehouse automation and technology adoption in Baghdad.

    Cold Storage and Specialty Warehousing

    Cold storage and specialty warehousing facilities in Baghdad provide essential services for managing temperature-controlled goods, particularly in the medical and tech industries, supporting Iraq's growing logistics and supply chain infrastructure.

    Supply Chain Analysis

    Global Hubs Supply Chain

    Key Industries

    Oil and gas, banking, construction, communications, insurance, and services are key industries and economic sectors in Baghdad.

    Major Logistics Providers

    FLG Shipping, Prime Support, DHL, FedEx, UPS, Emirates SkyCargo, Qatar Airways Cargo, Mashariq Al Saad, Almas Group Logistics, Daleel Al-Sahraa, Agility, PIRIS ROAD, ocean pearl company, Rabkar, IFSC GROUP, Sheraz-Intl Trade & Transport, Blue.

    Import/Export Volumes and Trading Partners

    Baghdad’s import volume for Iraq exceeded $21 billion in Q1 2025, with key trading partners including Turkey (over $1.1 billion in exports to Iraq in May 2025) and the UK, while imports are dominated by consumer and capital goods.

    Supply Chain Resilience

    Supply chain resilience in Baghdad is challenged by uncertainty in demand forecasting, lack of coordination, and financial constraints, with additional risks from infrastructure limitations, geopolitical instability, and the need for advanced technology adoption to improve visibility and adaptability.

    Local Manufacturing Capabilities

    Baghdad's manufacturing sector includes aluminum products, metal furniture, glass, plastic goods, PVC pipes, and packing materials, with the city showing potential for growth in manufacturing alongside agriculture and construction sectors.

    Industry Clusters

    The main industry clusters in Baghdad are energy (oil and gas), infrastructure and construction, manufacturing, finance and banking, digital economy and IT, healthcare, agriculture, tourism, and trade.

    Competitive Advantages

    Baghdad's key competitive advantages as a logistics/business hub include its strategic location at the intersection of Asia, the Middle East, and Europe, oil-funded infrastructure investments, a youthful population driving consumer demand, and government commitment to modernizing transport systems.

    Infrastructure Assessment

    Detailed evaluation of Baghdad's infrastructure quality, investment projects, utility systems, and environmental considerations for strategic planning.

    Quality and Capacity

    Baghdad’s infrastructure quality and capacity are mixed, with relatively strong medical infrastructure but significant challenges in government readiness, medicine availability, and broader institutional capacity.

    Planned Investments

    Baghdad is planning major infrastructure investments across energy, water, agriculture, transportation, housing, and industry, with government forums announcing up to $450 billion in opportunities and a climate-focused investment plan targeting sustainable development through 2030.

    Utilities Reliability and Costs

    Baghdad’s utility infrastructure faces frequent electricity shortages despite ongoing upgrades, water supply and sanitation are unreliable with ongoing improvement projects, and internet access is available but often suffers from instability and limited coverage.

    Environmental Factors

    Key environmental factors affecting logistics in Baghdad include severe traffic congestion, high levels of air pollution from vehicle emissions, dust, limited green spaces, and water pollution.