On January 15, Uzbekistan launched the first always independent state by a census of population and agriculture. By February 26, the authorities will collect data on nearly 38 million inhabitants, combining online forms with conventional housing rounds to make the most comprehensive image of society and the agricultural sector in over 3 decades.
On January 15, Uzbekistan began its first always independent census of population and agriculture. The intent of this event is to get detailed data on the composition, migration, civilian status, activity and sources of income of the population, as well as the structure and state of agriculture. The census will last until February 26. It will cover about 38 million people, excluding citizens who have been out of the country for over a year. For the first 17 days, the collection of data will take place online, while during the next month, the method of celebrating houses and apartments, with representatives of alleged neighbourhood groups. Citizens active in the organization and conduct of the census will receive a one-off bonus of 1.5 times the minimum wage – 1.9 million sums ($153). All census accountants will usage peculiar tablets.
The last general census in Uzbekistan was carried out in 1989 as part of the Universal Census of the USSR. In fresh years, national authorities have stepped up their efforts in this area: a bill has been passed requiring the census to be held at least erstwhile all 10 years and an agricultural census to be carried out at least erstwhile all 5 years. In 2021 Uzbekistan conducted a pilot census, and in 2022 a pilot agricultural census. However, organising a full-scale run on a national scale required additional time. The authorities have analysed global experience, developed a methodology and introduced the essential changes to organisational and methodological documents, which led to the main census being moved. In 2019, the cost of the census was estimated at about $100 million – in terms of $3 per capita. In 2024, the costs were reduced to $64 million, as the authorities decided to quit the paper form of data collection, which would reduce the number of census collectors from 155,000 to 70,000.
Source: Fergana Agency
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