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Reasons for Government Census

Question

State four reasons why it is necessary for the government to carry out population census.

Answer

(i) Statistics obtained is used for economic planning.
(ii) Statistics is used to distribute national resources e.g. CDF, Bursary etc.
(iii) Statistics obtained is used to determine boundaries i.e. districts, countries etc.
(iv) Statistic obtained is used to determine per capita income.
(v) Statistics is used to establish population structure.
(vi) Statistic is used to determine the number of security personnel for adequate provision of security.