Census: Counting People

Every 10 years, governments try to measure population changes using a census, or questionnaire. But what does this show? And why do we need to know? Human Geography - Orientation And Settlements - Learning Points. Governments keep track of the population – globally and locally – by taking censuses. A census is data compiled via a survey of households, territories, or a sample of the population, with exactly the same questions. Census information compiled every 10 years and used to plan the provision of services. Wars, conflicts and large-scale migration make it difficult to conduct accurate censuses, as refugees and residents of informal settlements are often excluded. A Twig Curriculum Film. Delivering key learning points. Get straight to the facts in just three minutes – directly linked to core learning, Twig's curriculum films will fit neatly into your lesson plans.