30th September 2011
Census 2011 Publication Schedule
The Census 2011 publications schedule has been finalised. It will commence in late March 2012 and run right through to mid-December. Twelve publications are scheduled featuring a series of profiles which will offer a wider analysis from Census 2011.
› Census 2011 Publication Schedule (PDF 179KB)
15th September 2011
Population and Migration Estimates April 2011
The release provides estimates of the population, immigration and emigration for the year Aprill 2011. Estimates are also provided for immigration, emigration and total population for 2006 to 2010
› Population and Migration Estimate April 2011 (PDF 93KB)
30th June, 2011
The publication of Census 2011 Preliminary Report for Census 2011
This report sets out the numbers of males and females in each County, Constituency and Electoral Division. These preliminary figures are based on population summaries prepared by Census Enumerators.
The definitive population results, based on the scanned Census Forms, are due to be released between March and December 2012. The full range of census results will be released in a series of subject-matter releases with simultaneous publication on the CSO website.
› Press Release - Census 2011 Preliminary Report (PDF 139KB)
› Census 2011 Preliminary Results (PDF 4.60MB)
12th May, 2011
Thanks to everyone for making their mark in Census 2011.
About 1.7 million completed census forms are now being delivered back to the Census Headquarters in Swords, Co. Dublin, where the processing operation is underway.
The first Census 2011 results will be released in June in the Preliminary Population Report. This will contain details of the total population of males and females in each Electoral Division and will be based on summary data taken from the front of the census forms.
The definitive population results, based on the scanned and processed Census Forms, will be released between March and December 2012.
Census 2011 results will be made available in a wide variety of ways designed to meet the needs of every user. The main results will be published by way of census releases organized by theme and through interactive tables on the CSO web site. A full description of our planned outputs can be found here.
Thanks again for making your mark!
13th April, 2011
The collection of completed Census Forms began on Monday 11th April and will continue for four weeks up until Monday 9th May.
We would like to urge anyone whose form has yet to be collected, to be patient - your Enumerator will call. In the meantime, you can help
- by keeping your completed Census Form in a safe place and at hand until the
Enumerator calls to collect it.
- if you are out when your enumerator calls, by calling/texting your Enumerator at the
number they leave on their calling card, to arrange a suitable time to call back
- by answering the door to the Enumerator when s/he does call.
The Locall Census Helpline (1890 2011 11) will operate from 8am to 8pm Monday to Friday up until April 26th
Please support your Census Enumerator and Make Your Mark!
4th April, 2011
Census Enumerators have been delivering Census Forms to all households in the country over the last 3 weeks.
By now the vast majority of households will have received their census forms.
Radio Advertisements will be broadcast from 6th to 13th April inviting anyone who has not yet received their census form to contact us, so that we can arrange for the local Census Enumerator to call to them.
We can be contacted for help/assistance via our dedicated census website, www.census.ie, or the Census Lo-Call Helpline (1890 2011 11).
Please click here to visit our online helpdesk.
The Locall Census Helpline (1890 2011 11) will be staffed to take calls as follows:
4th April to April 26th Weekdays: 8am to 8pm
Saturday 9th April: 8am to 8pm
Sunday 10th April: 8am to 8pm
10th March, 2011
Launch of Census 2011 Field Campaign
Today, the Minister of State at the Department of the Taoiseach, Paul Kehoe, launched the field campaign for the 2011 Census of Population. Over the coming weeks, about 5,000 Census Enumerators will call to deliver about 1.8 million Census Forms to every household throughout the country. Householders should keep the form in a safe place until Census Day 10th April and complete it on that night. Everyone in the household on that night should be included on the form.
› Press Release-Launch of Field Campaign.pdf
› Minister of State's speech at Launch of Census 2011 at Government Buildings.pdf
Click here to find out more about Census 2011
13th January, 2011
Census 2011 Enumerator Jobs -NOW CLOSED
Competition for Census 2011 Enumerators is now closed
4th January, 2011
Census 2011 Jobs
Now recruiting enumerators for Census 2011
22nd December, 2010
Mortality Differentials in Ireland
The Mortality Differentials in Ireland release provides analysis based on the census characteristics of persons who died in the twelve month period after Census Day 23 April 2006. Included in the analysis are life expectancy at various ages and standardised death rates.
3rd December, 2010
Census 2011 Enumerator Jobs
Pre-registration and job information now available
24th September, 2010
Census 2011 Field Supervisor Jobs - NOW CLOSED
Competition for Census 2011 Field Supervisors is now closed
21st September, 2010
Population and Migration Estimates April 2010
The release provides estimates of the population, immigration and emigration for the year April 2010. Estimates are also provided for immigration, emigration and total population for 2005 to 2009. The table on emigration by nationality is from 2006 onwards.
› Population and Migration Estimate April 2010.pdf
16th September, 2010
Census 2011 Jobs
Now recruiting Field Supervisors for Census 2011
9th September, 2010
Census 2011 Upcoming Jobs
Information has been posted giving details of the recruitment of Field Supervisors for Census 2011
29th July, 2010
Dissemination Strategy
A summary of the Census 2011 Dissemination Strategy is now available.
› Census 2011 Dissemination Strategy
12th May, 2010
Census 2011 Senior Manager Jobs - Now Closed
Competition for Census 2011 Senior Managers is now closed
29th April, 2010
Census 2011 Jobs
Now recruiting Senior Managers for Census 2011
20th April, 2010
Census 2011 Upcoming Jobs
Information has been posted giving details of the recruitment of Senior Managers for Census 2011
26th February, 2010
Public consultation on census outputs - Now Closed
Census is launching an on-line user consultation process on the outputs that will be produced from the 2011 census.
› Public consultation on census outputs
26th February, 2010
Launch of new mapping interface
Today we are launching a new census product that enables users to access the 2006 Census Small Area Population Statistics by way of a map search
› Small Area Population Maps (SAPMAP)
12th January, 2010
2002 Census Small Area Population Statistics (SAPS)
Today we are launching the 2002 SAPS as interactive tables. The SAPS themes will cover 9 Geographic Areas
› Small Area Population Statistics (SAPS)
11th December, 2009
Government decision on census date and questions
The Government at its meeting held on 11 December 2009 decided that the 2011 census will take place on Sunday 10 April 2011. The Government also decided on questions to be included on the Census 2011 household form.
› Census date and questions for Census 2011
22nd September, 2009
Population and Migration Estimate April 2009
The Population and Migration Estimates, April 2009, was published on the 22nd September 2009. The report provides estimates of the population for April 2009 as well as estimated immigration and emigration in the year to April 2009. Estimates are also provided for immigration, emigration and total population for 2004 to 2008. This release also contains a new table on emigration by nationality which is being published for the year 2006 onwards.
› Population and Migration Estimate April 2009.pdf
16th July, 2009
Coding error - social care workers
An error has been detected in the occupation coding of social care workers in the 2006 Census. Persons who recorded their occupation as 'social care worker' were incorrectly coded as 'Social workers and probation officers'. These persons should have been coded as 'Matrons, houseparents, welfare, community and youth workers'.
› Table 8 of Volume 8 - Occupations
3rd July, 2009
Error in coding of persons with Korean nationality
Table 1 of the report "Non-Irish Nationals Living in Ireland" incorrectly distinguished South Korea in the 51-100 size category and North Korea in the 101-1,000 size category. The numbers involved were 102 and 425, respectively.
However, following re-examination of the 527 responses, it is clear that a coding error took place during the processing of the 2006 census forms. The amended figures are 122 persons who indicated a South Korean nationality and 405 persons who indicated a Korean nationality with no further indication as to whether it was South Korean or North Korean.
Accordingly South Korea should continue to be shown in 51-200 category, North Korea should be deleted from the 201-1,000 category and substituted by "Korea, not otherwise specified".
30th April, 2009
Profile of Working Population of Large Towns
This report profiles Ireland's largest centres of employment. It covers 27 towns and cities, each with a working population in excess of 5,000 persons in April 2006, and focuses on the principal characteristics of the relevant workers including their commuting patterns, the industrial sectors in which they worked and their educational and socio-economic characteristics.
› Working Population of Large Towns
19th April, 2009
Census Pilot Survey 2009
The CSO is carrying out a Census Pilot Survey on 19 April 2009.
The purpose of the Pilot is to test new questions and methods in advance of the next full Census in 2011. The Pilot is very valuable – what we learn from it will be used to help us decide on questions, methods and other aspects of the 2011 Census.
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