Mention and explain five importance of population census to a country. – NABTEB QUESTION

The importance of population census in a country

I. To determine the size of the population

II. It enables a country to know the rate at which the population grows

III. Population census provides statistical data for economic planning

IV. Population census enables a country to have a knowledge of the occupational, geographical, age and sex distribution of the population/density.

V. Revenue allocation and sharing of other benefits in a country is based on the size of the population of the component parts

VI. Census figures determine the size of foreign aids, grants and investment that a country can enjoy.