The nationwide census, scheduled from 1 to 15 October 2024, will collect biometric data and household information to support the social, economic, and administrative measures of the state. A key objective of this census is to ensure that the voter lists are accurate and up-to-date, which will help facilitate a free and fair multiparty democratic election — something the government prioritizes. To ensure the success of this census, participation from all ethnic groups across the nation is crucial.
The census is not just about counting people; it will gather socioeconomic data that will be vital for national development projects and the formulation of important state policies. Voluntary participation from government departments, social organizations, university students, and educators will be integral in conducting the census. In preparation, the authorities and relevant ministries are offering training programs to enhance the skills of the enumerators and auditors involved.
A trial run has already been conducted in selected areas to identify potential challenges and refine the process. Based on the feedback, census collection zones have been established, and the questions for the census have been finalized, following a strict timetable.
Census enumeration is generally conducted every ten years, though some developed countries opt for a five-year cycle. The data collected through the census is essential for planning and policymaking, addressing a wide range of social, economic, and administrative needs.
For the 2024 census, enumerators will use computer-assisted personal interviews (CAPI) through mobile tablets. They will ask 68 questions to households and 18 to organizations, ensuring comprehensive data collection. The census will be conducted under the Population and Household Census Law of 2013, which mandates strict confidentiality of the collected data. Violating this confidentiality will result in legal consequences for those responsible. The motto for the 2024 census is, “Let’s enumerate census with participation of people”, emphasizing the need for nationwide cooperation. This large-scale effort will contribute to the broader goals of national development, democratic governance, and accurate policymaking, helping the government better serve its people in the years to come.
This census will be taken with the internal strength without any international aid. Hence, all citizens have to cooperate with the government in the census-taking process, which is a milestone for the nation. Moreover, authorities and relevant ministries have coordinated to apply necessary technologies and take cyber security and regional security measures. Now, it is ready to enumerate population and household census for all.
