Characteristics

Reference period Data are official mid-year estimates. Figures have been adjusted in line with censuses conducted in 1991, in 1981 and in 1971. The last population census took place in 2001, but the results are not yet incorporated in this publication.

Scope

Population coverage Data refer to the present population (de facto) at the time of the census. They include civilian aliens resident in the country, foreign diplomatic personnel located in the country and foreign armed forces stationed in the country. They exclude national armed forces stationed abroad, merchant seamen at sea, diplomatic personnel located abroad and other civilian nationals temporarily abroad.

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All Higher Levels Subject: (ALFS) Population Census based Main Economic Indicators