When you filled in your census form on Sunday April 10th, you gave us the information we need now to understand what Ireland needs for the future.
Census 2011 Results Coming Soon
The first definitive results of the 2011 census will be published on 29th March next, less than one year after Census Day, 10th April 2011. The results will be available on the CSO website at www.cso.ie/census and will include a limited number of tables of data along with detailed interpretation and analysis of the results accompanied by thematic maps and charts.
The publication will present the principal demographic results of the census, giving details of the population and population change and including analysis across a range of themes including geographic distribution, age, marital status, households and families...
Publication of Census 2011 Preliminary Results
The first results of the census were released on June 30th 2011, just 12 weeks after census day and show that Ireland’s population is growing strongly, primarily due to a high number of births.
The results show that the total population enumerated on census night 10th April was 4,581,269, an increase of 8.1% on the 2006 census. See the main results ...
Your Questions
- What is the Census?
- Why do we have a Census?
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The Census Form
The main household census form caters for up to six persons present in the household on Census Night. There are 30 questions on the form which must be answered in respect of each individual who is present in the household...
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Resources for Schools
Learning about the census and about how to effectively use census and other statistical data is a key part of our education. It helps us to understand our society and our role as responsible citizens in participating in that society.
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