Chile Population Census 1960
General Info
Original or alternative title
XIII Censo General de Población. II Censo de Vivienda
Coverage type
Country
Time period covered
November, 1960 - November, 1960
Data type
Census:
De facto - 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 1960 Chile de facto census collected data through face-to-face interviews on the subjects of housing, household demographics, migration, employment for individuals 12 and older, education, and fertility for women 12 and older. The census day was November 29, 1960.
Keywords
Birth place, Cooking fuels, Disasters, Domestic migration, Education, Electricity, Employment, Family composition, Family size, Fertility, Household air pollution, Household expenditures, Housing, Housing conditions, Housing materials, Hygiene, International migration, Literacy, Live births, Marital status, Population, Religion, Sanitation, School enrollment, Water supply
Citation
Suggested citation
Directorate of Statistics and Censuses, Ministry of Economy (Chile). Chile Population Census 1960.