Census 2012

Selected residents are required to provide information for the 2012 INSEE census. Copyright corbis.

Each year, the National Institute of Economic Statistics and Studies (INSEE) uses information provided from the census to calculate the country's current population and latest changes within society. Selected households across the nation are required to provide personal information which enables the government to come up with ideas for future policies concerning employment and housing. 

This year's survey will run from Thursday 19th January until Sunday 26th February in Nice. 

Residents called to complete the census will be notified and subsequently receive a visit from a member of staff in possession of an official identity card. These professionals will be on hand to offer help and answer questions relating to the survey. 

The census comprises of two parts; the first includes 15 questions concerning housing, and the second has 25 questions about age, place of birth, nationality, education, previous place of residence and current occupation. 

All information submitted in the survey remains strictly confidential and anonymous. 

For further information contact 04 97 13 22 40. 

Sarah Lloyd