STAND AND BE COUNTED
YOU South Africa|10 February 2022
Census 2022 has kicked off– and here’s what you need to know
NASIFA SULAIMAN
STAND AND BE COUNTED
CENSUS 2022 #GET COUNTEDQUICK FACTS

Census 2022 will count an estimated 2 million people per day and visit about 17,3 million dwelling units over the counting period.

165000 fieldworkers employed.

4800 The number of vehicles used.

34,3 million Estimated man-hours to count the country.

165000 smart devices used.

50000 trees will be saved (zero questionnaires printed).

IT’S time for all good citizens to stand up and be counted – or if you’ve registered on time online, to get comfy and be counted from your couch.

Census 2022, South Africa’s fourth census since 1994, kicked off recently and once complete will provide valuable insight into the state of SA and all her people.

“The census provides crucial information which gives an essential snapshot of the population,” explains Tom Moultrie, professor of demography at the University of Cape Town.

Here’s how it all works and how it will affect you.

WHY IT’S IMPORTANT

A census is the official survey of a country’s people and their circumstances.

Census information, collected by Statistics SA on behalf of the government, allows government departments, researchers and private organisations to better manage the economy and provide citizens with services.

Census questions include asking people what type of home they have, how many people live in it, their ages and gender, if they are homeowners, how they earn an income, and if they have access to services such as running water and electricity.

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