The expected will begin next August 4 National Census 2025a key statistical activity to update the demographic and social information of Peru. This new edition of the Census will not only serve to obtain a precise figure from the population, but also for Reflect the transformations and challenges of the country.
However, a common question among citizens is if All household members must be present to be part of this important operation. The answer is no, and the novelty of this process lies in its modern and more efficient approach.
Unlike previous censuses, in which it was essential that all family members were present to be surveyed, the National Census 2025 will allow a more agile and flexible process.
As confirmed by the National Institute of Statistics and Informatics (INEI), It will only be necessary to have the presence of a “qualified informant” inside the home. This person, usually the person in charge or responsible for the house, may Provide information about all household memberswithout these must be physically present at the time of the survey.
The measure seeks Facilitate the participation of citizenswithout interrupting the daily activities of families, who, on many occasions, cannot coordinate the simultaneous presence of all its members.
It is important to note that the censorship will leave a notification at the home door a week before the visitso that homes can prepare and ensure that there is an adequate informant.
Census 2025 is characterized by the implementation of digital technology that will optimize the entire process. The censors will be equipped with electronic tablets, which will considerably reduce data collection and processing times. This modernization will allow, unlike previous censuses, The results are ready within only five monthsa significant improvement with respect to the two years that used to take the results of past editions.
With the incorporation of this technology, a greater precision in the data collectedwhich will facilitate the analysis and planning of public policies based on updated and truthful information.
In addition to updating the exact figure of the population, the 2025 National Census will incorporate new aspects to reflect more precision the social and cultural reality of Peru. They will be included Questions related to basic services, internal migration, and the foreign population resident in the country.
These data will better know the living conditions of citizens and will contribute to design more effective public policies.
A prominent component will be the focus on the cultural diversity of the country. Ethnic and linguistic self -identification will be encouraged, a subject of special relevance in a country as diverse as Peru, with 55 indigenous peoples and a rich Afro -Peruvian heritage. Through the “I identify with pride” campaign, it seeks to encourage reflection on identity and cultural heritage, promoting inclusion and respect for the different communities that make up the nation.
