NavGeneral InfoEmail Print Geography Egypt (EGY) Coverage type Country Time period covered 09/1960 - 09/1960 Data type Census: De factoNationally 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 Egypt 1960 census was the 8th census conducted in Egypt. It was originally planned for 1958, but was delayed due to political issues and circumstances from the Suez Canal situation. Keywords Population Citation Contributors Department of Statistics and Censuses (Egypt) Suggested citation Department of Statistics and Censuses (Egypt). Egypt Population and Housing Census 1960. GHDx Entry last modified on: Mar 7, 2022