Irbid, May 21 (Petra) – The Department of Statistics said Thursday
that the enumeration phase of the 2026 General Population and Housing
Census has reached 60 percent completion, with work expected to
conclude by mid-July, followed by preparations for the actual
counting phase scheduled for the final third of the year.

The announcement came during a coordination meeting held in Irbid at
the permanent production exhibition hall for rural products, attended
by Department Director General Haider Freihat, Assistant Governor for
Development Rami Obeidat, members of the governorate’s executive
council, and representatives of relevant institutions.

Freihat said the census is a key national project that supports
evidence-based planning and decision-making at both national and
local levels and contributes to shaping economic and social
development policies.

He noted that the total cost of the census project stands at JD 24
million, adding that preparations began last year and include the
provision of equipment and logistical requirements for all phases to
ensure accuracy and efficiency.

Freihat stressed the importance of cooperation with field researchers
to ensure the accuracy of collected data, which he said will support
population, housing, economic, social, and health planning. He also
underscored that census data are protected by law and treated with
strict confidentiality, noting that field researchers can be verified
through official identification cards containing electronic barcode
authentication.

Obeidat affirmed the readiness of Irbid Governorate and its
departments to provide full support for the census to ensure its
success in accordance with the highest standards of accuracy and
quality.

The meeting reviewed ongoing preparations and coordination efforts
among official bodies to ensure the smooth implementation of all
census phases and the accuracy and comprehensiveness of statistical
data.

//Petra// AJ