[Organization]

Department of Census and Statistics, Sri Lanka

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The 15th Census of Population and Housing 2023/24 

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The 15th Population and Housing Census is scheduled to take place in 2023/24. The listing phase of the census is set to commence in late 2023, followed by the enumeration phase in 2024. A remarkable feature of this year's census is the incorporation of tablet computers, alongside traditional printed documents, for data collection. This marks the first instance of such technology being employed in a census that has spanned over 150 years.

The Population and Housing Census entails a comprehensive tally of all individuals and existing residences within a country over a specific timeframe. The process ensures that no person or dwelling is omitted or counted twice. The Population and Housing Census is the main source of official data for obtaining population and housing information down to the Grama Niladhari Division level.

For this year's census, around 16,000 enumerators will be recruited, all of whom will be government sector employees. Training of officers involved in the listing stage has already been started at the Divisional Secretariat office.​ 

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