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Benin Population and Housing Census 1979

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General Info
Original or alternative title 
Recensement General de la Population et de l'Habitation
Provider 
Demographic and Statistical Observatory of the Francophone Space (ODSEF)
Geography 
Benin (BEN)
Coverage type 
Country
Time period covered 
03/1979 - 03/1979
Data type
Census:
  • De facto
  • Household
  • Individual
  • 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.

Keywords 
Birth place, Domestic migration, Education, Employment, Family composition, Family size, Household air pollution, Housing materials, International migration, Lighting, Marital status, Population, Unemployment, Water supply
GHDx Entry last modified on: Mar 7, 2022