Malawi Population and Housing Census 1987

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 1987 Malawi de facto census collected data through face-to-face interviews on the subjects of housing, household demographics, employment for those 10 and older, fertility for women 10 and older, migration, and education. Fieldwork was done September 1 - 21, 1987.