The contents of the census include: gender, age, nationality, education level, industry, occupation, migration and mobility, social security, marriage and childbearing, death, housing situation, etc. The census is a major survey of national conditions and national strength.
What is the significance of the seventh population census?
China is the most populous country in the world, and a large population is the most basic national condition. We need accurate population data to carry out socialist modernization, carry forward socialist democracy and do a good job in people's livelihood, and the census is an important way to obtain population data.
The purpose of carrying out regular population census is to find out the changes of China's population in terms of quantity, structure, distribution and living environment, and to provide scientific and accurate statistical information support for scientifically formulating national economic and social development plans, making overall arrangements for people's material and cultural life, realizing sustainable development strategy and building a harmonious socialist society.
In recent years, economic globalization has developed in depth, the pace of major changes and adjustments in the world economy has accelerated, and the global population situation has also undergone great changes. In order to meet the challenges and better formulate relevant policies, all countries have conducted population censuses. Since 2005, more than 70 countries and regions in the world have conducted a census, and another 150 countries and regions will conduct a census.
Since the fifth census in 2000, China's economy has developed rapidly, its social structure has been constantly adjusted, and its population situation has also changed greatly. Although this period is conducted every year 1? Population sampling survey: A sample survey of 1% population was conducted in 2005, and some basic information was obtained. But generally speaking, the population situation is not very comprehensive, and it is necessary to further understand the population situation through the census.
Carrying out the population census under the new situation is of great practical significance for scientifically formulating development strategies and policies, and promoting sound and rapid economic and social development and all-round human development.
The census work is organized and implemented in accordance with the principles of unified national leadership, division of labor and cooperation among departments, local grading responsibility and participation of all parties. The State Council leads the national census in a unified way, and studies and decides on major issues in the census. Local people's governments at all levels shall lead the census work within their respective administrative areas in accordance with the unified regulations and requirements of the State Council.
Scientifically and effectively organize and implement the national population census to ensure the authenticity, accuracy, completeness and timeliness of census data. According to the Statistics Law of the People's Republic of China, the Regulations on the National Population Census are formulated. State organs, social organizations, enterprises and institutions shall participate in and cooperate with the census work in accordance with the Statistics Law of the People's Republic of China and the Regulations on the National Census.