Official population census launched in Bulgaria

The official population census was launched at midnight and will continue until 3 October.

During the first 10 days it will be in the form of internet self-response, after which it will continue in its classical mode – 27,000 census takers will begin door-to-door visits. This will take place in the period from 18 September until 3 October, from 8 AM until 8 PM. A designated medical protocol has been developed for the purpose.

Members of the public will be answering 70 questions but the form is easy and quick to complete, National Statistical Institute officials say, and add that they are hoping people will take an active part in the first, electronic stage of the census. 42% of all citizens did so during the previous population census in Bulgaria which took place 10 years ago.

All people on the territory of Bulgaria, or who usually reside here, whether Bulgarian or foreign citizens, are subject to the census, explains Diana Yancheva, Deputy President of the National Statistical Institute. This includes asylum-seekers and people who have been granted status under the Law on Asylum and Refugees. /BGNES

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