Väestölaskenta
Väestölaskenta, or census, is the official process of systematically collecting, compiling, and publishing demographic, economic, and social data pertaining to a population within a specified geographic area at a particular time. The primary goal of a census is to count every person residing within the defined territory. Information typically gathered includes age, sex, marital status, household composition, education, and employment.
In Finland, väestölaskenta has a long history. Historically, these were carried out periodically to provide a
The data derived from väestölaskenta is crucial for various purposes. Governments use it for planning public