Census in Nepal

National Census of Nepal
राष्ट्रिय जनगणना
FrequencyOnce in ten years
Country Nepal
Years active113
Previous event2021; 3 years ago (2021)
Next event2031; 7 years' time (2031)
Websitewww.cbs.gov.np

The National Census of Nepal is conducted every ten years to collect information about the demographic, social, economic and other parameters. The first census in Nepal was done in 1911 using a traditional approach. Since 1952/54 the census was done by adopting modern scientific methods. At present, the census is carried out by the Central Bureau of Statistics under the National Planning Commission. The census is a mandatory process to be carried out every 10 years as per the Article 281 of Constitution of Nepal. [1][2]

  1. ^ Sharma, Bharat Raj. "National Population Census of Nepal" (PDF). UN Stats. Retrieved 13 November 2021.
  2. ^ "Census Nepal 2021". Retrieved 2021-11-14.