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Bangladesh Population and Housing Census 1991

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General Info
Geography 
Bangladesh (BGD)
Coverage type 
Country
Time period covered 
03/1991 - 03/1991
Data type
Census:
  • De facto
  • Household
  • Interview
  • Nationally 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 1991 Bangladesh de facto census collected data through face-to-face interviews. The census day was March 12, 1991.

Keywords 
Education, Employment, Family composition, Family size, Housing materials, Institutionalized population, Literacy, Marital status, Occupations, Population, Religion, Sanitation, School enrollment, Water supply, Household water treatment
GHDx Entry last modified on: Mar 7, 2022