Quality of Service Life in Iraq

Abstract

The research aims to analyze spatial variation in the quality of life in Iraq by assessing four basic services: education, health, potable water, and sewage services. Quantitative indicators were used, such as the number of students per teacher and school, the number of residents per doctor and hospital, and service coverage rates.

    The results revealed clear disparities between Iraqi governorates. Governorates such as Najaf, Babil, and Karbala were characterized by high levels of service quality, while governorates such as Dhi Qar, Basra, and Nineveh recorded low levels. In the education sector, Baghdad and Kirkuk emerged as governorates with high quality, while Anbar and Maysan declined. In health services, Najaf and Babil topped the list, while Kirkuk and Dhi Qar suffered from poor coverage.

    In water and sewage services, Najaf and Nineveh performed best, while Salah al-Din and Wasit suffered from clear declines. The research concluded that governorates were classified into three categories: high, medium, and low quality. The study recommends adopting fair development policies that enhance the efficiency of service distribution and address service gaps between governorates, to achieve a balanced and sustainable standard of living.