Uses of population census:
It is used to determine the size and the growth rate of the population at a country.
The helps the government in planning for education, transportation, health etc.
• It helps authorities to have adequate and relevant data. These data include the size, composition, distribution of population etc.These data aid the planners of the economy to forecast the future needs of the country.
• Data provided by population census help in the allocation of resources to the various regions and states of the country.
• It provides data for demographic studies.