Demographic analysis of population characteristics in Abu Ghraib district

Abstract

This research aims to analyze the demographic and economic characteristics of the head of household in the Abu Ghraib District through a field study based on statistical data from the year 2024, utilizing statistical analysis software (SPSS V27) and Geographic Information Systems (ArcMap 10.8). The study examines the age, gender, geographical, and spatial distribution of heads of households, focusing on the disparities between the district center and the Al-Nasr and Al-Salam sub-district, and the implications of these differences on the structure of economic activity and the social composition of the population. The results reveal that the age group (32–45 years) is the most dominant among heads of households, comprising 41.5%, which reflects the integration of the active working-age group into the labor market, especially in the district center. On the other hand, the older age group (60 years and above) represents a small percentage (3.1%), indicating limited participation of the elderly in economic activity. The data also show that the vast majority of heads of households are male (91.5%), while females account for only 8.5%, highlighting the dominant male role in providing for the household within the local community.