Hungarian National Census This Fall

To coincide with World Population Day, the Hungarian Central Statistical Office (KSH) has launched the website of this year's census, which will take place between October 1 and November 28, the Office has announced.

On the new online platform, the largest census of the entire Hungarian population, which surveys the most important characteristics of Hungarian society, visitors can find all the information they need about the census and how to fill in the questionnaire – and a lot of interesting facts, according to a statement on the website.

As KSH Census Project Manager, Marcell Kovács said, “for us statisticians, this day is also significant because it highlights the importance of statistical data collection in our society, and in particular the role of the census in accurately tracking demographic change."

The Census project leader added that the largest statistical data collection in Hungary aims to provide an accurate and detailed picture of the size, demographic characteristics, health, employment, living and housing conditions of Hungary's population. The results of the census will have an impact on the future of Hungarian society as a whole, as they will provide a long-term basis for the preparation of various national and local economic and social decisions and developments.