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By The Associated Press
Saturday, November 04, 2006 | No comments posted.
Some figures about Iraq and U.S. involvement since the beginning of the war in March 2003:
CASUALTIES:
- U.S. deaths in combat as of Oct. 31: 2,818.
- U.S. wounded in combat as of Sept. 30: 20,687.
- At least 105 U.S. personnel killed in October, fourth-deadliest month of war.
- At least 646 civilian contractors killed.
- Iraq civilian deaths are estimated at more than 50,000 with one controversial study contending as many as 655,000 Iraqis have died.
- 155 Iraqi professors killed.
- About 250 Iraqi physicians and health care workers killed. At least 6,000 doctors and several thousand professors have fled country.
COST:
- Nearly $340 billion, or about $250 million a day.
OIL PRODUCTION:
- Prewar: 2.58 million barrels daily.
- Oct. 31: 2.33 million barrels daily.
ELECTRICITY:
- Prewar nationwide: 3,958 megawatts. Hours a day (estimated) 4-8.
- Oct. 31, nationwide: 4,100 megawatts. Hours a day 13.4.
- Prewar Baghdad: 2,500 megawatts. Hours a day (estimated) 16-24.
- Oct. 31 Baghdad: not available. Hours a day 8.3.
TELEPHONE:
- Prewar landlines: 833,000.
- Oct. 31: 1.25 million.
- Prewar cell phones: no service.
- Oct. 31: 7 million.
WATER:
- Prewar: 12.9 million people had potable water.
- Oct. 30: 14.3 million people.
SEWERS:
- Prewar: 6.2 million people served.
- Oct. 30: 10.7 million people.
INFLATION:
- 2004: 31.7 percent.
- 2005: 31.5 percent.
- 2006 to date: 32 percent.
INTERNAL REFUGEES:
- 1.5 million people.
EMIGRANTS:
- Prewar: 500,000 lived abroad.
- Oct. 31, 2006: estimated 1.6 million abroad.
Sources: Associated Press archives, State Department, Defense Department, Special Inspector General for Iraq Reconstruction, Brookings Institution, Iraq Body Count, The Lancet Web site, Iraqi ministries of health and education.
CASUALTIES:
- U.S. deaths in combat as of Oct. 31: 2,818.
- U.S. wounded in combat as of Sept. 30: 20,687.
- At least 105 U.S. personnel killed in October, fourth-deadliest month of war.
- At least 646 civilian contractors killed.
- Iraq civilian deaths are estimated at more than 50,000 with one controversial study contending as many as 655,000 Iraqis have died.
- 155 Iraqi professors killed.
- About 250 Iraqi physicians and health care workers killed. At least 6,000 doctors and several thousand professors have fled country.
COST:
- Nearly $340 billion, or about $250 million a day.
OIL PRODUCTION:
- Prewar: 2.58 million barrels daily.
- Oct. 31: 2.33 million barrels daily.
ELECTRICITY:
- Prewar nationwide: 3,958 megawatts. Hours a day (estimated) 4-8.
- Oct. 31, nationwide: 4,100 megawatts. Hours a day 13.4.
- Prewar Baghdad: 2,500 megawatts. Hours a day (estimated) 16-24.
- Oct. 31 Baghdad: not available. Hours a day 8.3.
TELEPHONE:
- Prewar landlines: 833,000.
- Oct. 31: 1.25 million.
- Prewar cell phones: no service.
- Oct. 31: 7 million.
WATER:
- Prewar: 12.9 million people had potable water.
- Oct. 30: 14.3 million people.
SEWERS:
- Prewar: 6.2 million people served.
- Oct. 30: 10.7 million people.
INFLATION:
- 2004: 31.7 percent.
- 2005: 31.5 percent.
- 2006 to date: 32 percent.
INTERNAL REFUGEES:
- 1.5 million people.
EMIGRANTS:
- Prewar: 500,000 lived abroad.
- Oct. 31, 2006: estimated 1.6 million abroad.
Sources: Associated Press archives, State Department, Defense Department, Special Inspector General for Iraq Reconstruction, Brookings Institution, Iraq Body Count, The Lancet Web site, Iraqi ministries of health and education.
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