The national census, which will involve more than 40,000 enumerators, is scheduled to take place on 30 September midnight, according to the Ministry of Immigration and Population.
Based on the projected population of approximately 56 million and 13 million households in 2024, 42,000 auditors and enumerators will carry out enumerations at about 111,000 data collection sites, according to the Central Census Commission.
The census will be completed using tablet devices, and the data will be submitted online to the head office. The pilot population census will help update the voter list for the upcoming general election, as stated by the Union Minister for Immigration and Population. — TWA/MKKS
