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Peru Population and Housing Census 1993

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General Info
Original or alternative title 
Censos Nacionales: IX de Población y IV de Vivienda 1993
Provider 
National Institute of Statistics and Informatics (Peru)
Tabulations only
Geography 
Peru (PER)
Coverage type 
Country
Time period covered 
07/1993 - 07/1993
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 1993 Peru de facto census collected data through face-to-face interviews on subjects of housing, household demographics, education, migration, disability, employment for those 6 and older, and fertility for women 12 and older. The census day was July 11, 1993, and fieldwork was conducted on that day in urban areas and July 12-26 in rural areas.

Keywords 
Education, Population
GHDx Entry last modified on: Sep 26, 2024