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New Census Survey Underway

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – The Bahamas National Statistical Institute is closer to releasing the 2022 census report but before that can happen, they have to conduct one more survey.

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2 years ago

February 16, 2023

Jasmin Brown

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – The Bahamas National Statistical Institute is closer to releasing the 2022 census report but before that can happen, they have to conduct one more survey.

It’s called the post enumeration survey where census enumerators will re-enter the field to capture additional data.

The information will help with validating and finalizing the 2022 census report.

BNSI Assistant Director Cypreanna Winters says the survey will not take long to complete.

The census was has been delayed for the past two years due to the covid-19 pandemic provides a comprehensive picture of the social and living conditions in The Bahamas.

The latest leg of the three-week census exercise will be face-to-face, began on February 14 and ends on March 7 and it’s only happening in New Providence.