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Brazil Population and Housing Census 1970

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General Info
Geography 
Brazil (BRA)
Coverage type 
Country
Time period covered 
09/1970 - 11/1970
Data type
Census:
  • De facto
  • De jure
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 1970 Brazil de jure and de facto census collected data through face-to-face interviews on housing conditions, family composition, income, educational attainment, employment, migration, and fertility. The census day was September 1, 1970 and fieldwork continued until November 1.

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