What is national census?
The census is a ten year survey of the population which asks social, economic and demographic questions. taken every 10 years.
What is Vital Registration (VR)
VR is the official recording of births, deaths, marriages, adoptions, and civil partnerships. In non-census years the total population can be estimated through VR data.
Why do we need a census?
The data collected from censuses allows government to allocate funds, decide future policy and plan important services.