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Germany, Former Democratic Republic Population, Occupation, Dwelling, and Building Census 1981

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General Info
Original or alternative title 
Volks-, Berufs-, Wohnraum-, und Gebäudezählung
Geography 
Germany, West (DEU) (Germany)
Coverage type 
Country
Time period covered 
12/1981 - 12/1981
Data type
Census:
  • De jure
  • Nationally representative
  • Subnationally 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 1981 East Germany de jure census collected data through direct and self-enumeration on subjects of housing, household demographics, education, and employment. The forms used for the census were a household list, a person questionnaire, and a housing questionnaire. The census day was December 31, 1981.

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