2020 population census set

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) would be spending P12.8 million for the conduct of the pilot census for the 2020 Census of Population and Housing (CPH) that would guide policymakers and planners in crafting policies and programs for housing. 

The national survey, which would be conducted from May 20 to June 17, involves the collection, compilation, evaluation, analysis, publication, and dissemination of several sets of data. 

These include population count, demographic and socio-economic characteristics of the population, housing characteristics, household characteristics, and barangay characteristics in each barangay, city/municipality, province and region in the country. 

“This census also aims to provide government executives, policy makers, and planners with population and housing data on which to base their social and economic development plans, policies and programs,” said PSA. 

The 2020 CPH is the 15th Census of Population and 7th Census of Housing in the Philippines.

The pilot census would be conducted by the PSA in eight areas nationwide: Barangay Santo Cristo, Quezon City; Municipality of Tublay, Beguet; Municipality of Quirino, Isabela; Barangay Banilad and Barangay Talamban, Cebu City; Municipality of Biri, Nothern Samar; Municipality of Dumingag, Zamboanga del Sur; Municipality of Tagana-an, Surgao del Notre; and Municipality of Simunul, Tawi-Tawi.

Results of the 2015 Census of Population (POPCEN), Philippines had a total population of 100.98 million. 

The population is higher by 8,643,685 persons compared with the results of the 2010 CPH count of 92,337,852 persons.

The increase in the Philippine population was translated into an average population growth rate of 1.7 percent annually during the period 2010 to 2015. The survey was reviewed and cleared for conduct under the Statistical Survey Review and Clearance System – a mechanism being implemented by the PSA under the Philippine Statistical Act of 2013 – on Feb. 4.

This system ensures sound design for data collection; minimizes the burden placed upon respondents; effect economy in statistical data collection; eliminates unnecessary duplication of statistical data collection efforts; and achieves better coordination of government statistical activities.

“In line with this, the public is enjoined to support the 2020 CPH Pilot Census,” PSA said.