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Kenya Population and Housing Census 1989

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General Info
Geography 
Kenya (KEN)
Coverage type 
Country
Time period covered 
10/1989 - 10/1989
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 1989 Kenya de facto census collected data through face-to-face interviews on the subjects of housing, household demographics, employment for those 10 and older, education, migration, and fertility for women 12 and older. The census day was October 25, 1989.