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France Population and Housing Census 1968

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General Info
Original or alternative title 
Recensement Général de la Population de 1968
Geography 
France (FRA)
Coverage type 
Country
Time period covered 
03/1968 - 03/1968
Data type
Census:
  • De jure
  • Nationally representative
  • Subnationally representative
  • Urban-rural representative
Summary 

Censuses provide population numbers, household or family size and composition, and information on sex and age distribution. They often include other demographic, economic and health-related topics as well. The 1968 France de jure census collected data through face-to-face interviews and self-enumeration on housing, household demographics, employment, and migration. The census day was March 1, 1968 and fieldwork continued until March 23.

Keywords 
Education, Population
GHDx Entry last modified on: Mar 7, 2022