Country name |
Impact on collection method(s) |
Due to COVID19 pandemic, have you changed or adapted any of your planned approaches/methods for the population and housing census? |
Which approaches/methods have you changed or adapted? |
Use administrative data |
Internet (CAWI) data collection |
Telephone (CATI) data collection |
Self-enumeration with paper questionnaire (mail-out/mail-back, drop-off/pick-up) |
Other changes/adaptations |
What is that “other” changes/adaptations specifically? |
Albania |
No |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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Algeria |
No |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
American Samoa |
Yes |
- |
- |
Telephone (CATI) data collection |
- |
- |
|
Anguilla |
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Antigua and Barbuda |
Yes |
- |
Internet (CAWI) data collection |
Telephone (CATI) data collection |
- |
- |
|
Argentina |
Yes |
- |
Internet (CAWI) data collection |
- |
- |
- |
The online questionnaire is being planned as a complement to the face-to-face methodology. |
Armenia |
No |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Aruba |
Yes |
Use administrative data |
Internet (CAWI) data collection |
Telephone (CATI) data collection |
- |
- |
|
Austria |
|
|
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Bahamas |
Yes |
- |
Internet (CAWI) data collection |
Telephone (CATI) data collection |
- |
- |
|
Bahrain |
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|
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Bangladesh |
Yes |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Other changes/adaptations |
System of Listing of households has been changed, only quick count and eye estimation for number of households will be done. |
Barbados |
Yes |
- |
Internet (CAWI) data collection |
- |
- |
- |
|
Belgium |
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|
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|
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Belize |
No |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Botswana |
No |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Brazil |
Yes |
- |
- |
Telephone (CATI) data collection |
- |
- |
|
British Virgin Islands |
|
|
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|
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Bulgaria |
No |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Cameroon |
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Cayman Islands |
No |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
N/A |
Chad |
Yes |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Other changes/adaptations |
Nous nous adaptons avec les mesures barrières du gouvernement |
China |
No |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Costa Rica |
Yes |
Use administrative data |
Internet (CAWI) data collection |
- |
- |
- |
|
Côte d’Ivoire |
Yes |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Other changes/adaptations |
Adaptation of sensibilisation strategy to include Covid19 dimension; acquisition of health equipment in order to comply with the barrier measures |
Croatia |
|
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Curaçao |
|
- |
Internet (CAWI) data collection |
- |
- |
- |
|
Cyprus |
|
|
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Czechia |
Yes |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Other changes/adaptations |
Changes in the prioritisation of planned modes of distribution and collection of census enumeration forms (stronger emphasis on contactless approaches, mail delivery - P.O.Box). |
Democratic Republic of the Congo |
No |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Aucun changement envisagé pour le moment |
Denmark |
|
|
|
|
|
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Djibouti |
No |
Use administrative data |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Dominica |
No |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Dominican Republic |
No |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Ecuador |
No |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Other changes/adaptations |
Internet and telephone data retrieval. Use of administrative data only for data retrieval. |
Estonia |
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Finland |
|
|
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Germany |
Yes |
- |
- |
Telephone (CATI) data collection |
- |
- |
|
Greece |
Yes |
- |
Internet (CAWI) data collection |
Telephone (CATI) data collection |
- |
Other changes/adaptations |
Electronic self-enumeration with the use of a web questionnaire. |
Greenland |
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|
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|
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Grenada |
No |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Guam |
Yes |
- |
- |
Telephone (CATI) data collection |
- |
- |
|
Hungary |
No |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Use of administrative data and Internet (CAWI) data collection are included in the original plan. |
Iceland |
No |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Not applicable / registered based census from the outset |
India |
No |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Indonesia |
Yes |
- |
- |
- |
Self-enumeration with paper questionnaire (mail-out/mail-back, drop-off/pick-up) |
Other changes/adaptations |
Adjustments in data collection mode by zone |
Israel |
No |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Other changes/adaptations |
We designed a generic questionnaire with multiple flows to different population groups, in order to facilitate the remote enumeration. For example, it doesn't matter if we know ahead of time if the respondent is living in an institution or not. |
Italy |
Yes |
Use administrative data |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Jamaica |
Yes |
- |
Internet (CAWI) data collection |
- |
- |
- |
|
Japan |
Yes |
- |
Internet (CAWI) data collection |
- |
Self-enumeration with paper questionnaire (mail-out/mail-back, drop-off/pick-up) |
Other changes/adaptations |
Survey documents are distributed without going through an interview with the household, by giving a brief explanation through intercoms and using mailboxes, etc. |
Kazakhstan |
No |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Kyrgyzstan |
No |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Other changes/adaptations |
Use of personal protective equipment for interviewers. |
Latvia |
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|
|
|
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Liberia |
Yes |
- |
Internet (CAWI) data collection |
- |
- |
- |
NA |
Liechtenstein |
No |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Lithuania |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Luxembourg |
Yes |
Use administrative data |
Internet (CAWI) data collection |
- |
Self-enumeration with paper questionnaire (mail-out/mail-back, drop-off/pick-up) |
- |
|
Malaysia |
Yes |
Use administrative data |
Internet (CAWI) data collection |
Telephone (CATI) data collection |
Self-enumeration with paper questionnaire (mail-out/mail-back, drop-off/pick-up) |
- |
|
Malta |
Yes |
- |
- |
Telephone (CATI) data collection |
- |
- |
|
Marshall Islands |
|
|
|
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|
|
|
Mauritius |
No |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Mexico |
Yes |
Use administrative data |
Internet (CAWI) data collection |
Telephone (CATI) data collection |
- |
Other changes/adaptations |
Verification questionnaire adapted to maintain the census reference date. CAWI and CATI were considered from the beginning, nevertheless during de quarantine self-enumeration invitations were send by mail to some dwellings. |
Micronesia (Federated States of) |
Yes |
Use administrative data |
- |
Telephone (CATI) data collection |
Self-enumeration with paper questionnaire (mail-out/mail-back, drop-off/pick-up) |
Other changes/adaptations |
virtual training on some components of questionnaire |
Mongolia |
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Montenegro |
|
|
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|
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Montserrat |
Yes |
Use administrative data |
- |
Telephone (CATI) data collection |
- |
- |
|
Namibia |
No |
- |
- |
Telephone (CATI) data collection |
Self-enumeration with paper questionnaire (mail-out/mail-back, drop-off/pick-up) |
- |
|
Nepal |
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Netherlands |
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Nicaragua |
|
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Niger |
No |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
North Macedonia |
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|
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|
|
|
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Northern Mariana Islands |
Yes |
- |
- |
Telephone (CATI) data collection |
Self-enumeration with paper questionnaire (mail-out/mail-back, drop-off/pick-up) |
- |
|
Norway |
|
|
|
|
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Oman |
|
|
|
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Panama |
Yes |
- |
- |
Telephone (CATI) data collection |
- |
Other changes/adaptations |
Pasar de metodología PAPI a CAPI, empleando aproximadamente el 6% del personal que se estimaba previo a la pandemia COVID-19. |
Philippines |
Yes |
- |
Internet (CAWI) data collection |
- |
- |
Other changes/adaptations |
Allowed public to use CAWI if they want; Added interview by phone but recording of answers is still on paper quest (Paper-Assisted Tel Interview) |
Poland |
Yes |
- |
- |
Telephone (CATI) data collection |
- |
Other changes/adaptations |
The answer in the last question. In this section no enough space. |
Portugal |
Yes |
Use administrative data |
Internet (CAWI) data collection |
Telephone (CATI) data collection |
- |
Other changes/adaptations |
Implementation of a Public Health Security Protocol to protect the health and safety of all population, including census staff. |
Puerto Rico |
Yes |
- |
- |
Telephone (CATI) data collection |
- |
Other changes/adaptations |
Added in additional telephone outbound operations, added in additional mailings |
Qatar |
Yes |
Use administrative data |
Internet (CAWI) data collection |
Telephone (CATI) data collection |
Self-enumeration with paper questionnaire (mail-out/mail-back, drop-off/pick-up) |
- |
|
Republic of Korea |
Yes |
Use administrative data |
Internet (CAWI) data collection |
Telephone (CATI) data collection |
Self-enumeration with paper questionnaire (mail-out/mail-back, drop-off/pick-up) |
- |
|
Romania |
No |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Other changes/adaptations |
a more stronger publicity campagne in order to increase the use of CAWI data collection method (self-enumeration) |
Russian Federation |
No |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Saint Kitts and Nevis |
Yes |
- |
- |
- |
Self-enumeration with paper questionnaire (mail-out/mail-back, drop-off/pick-up) |
- |
|
Saint Lucia |
No |
- |
Internet (CAWI) data collection |
Telephone (CATI) data collection |
Self-enumeration with paper questionnaire (mail-out/mail-back, drop-off/pick-up) |
- |
|
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines |
No |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
San Marino |
|
|
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Saudi Arabia |
No |
Use administrative data |
- |
- |
Self-enumeration with paper questionnaire (mail-out/mail-back, drop-off/pick-up) |
- |
|
Serbia |
No |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Other changes/adaptations |
Besides CAPI, CATI will be implemented in some specific situations |
Seychelles |
No |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
We were going digital for the first time any way, but would still be visiting households |
Singapore |
Yes |
- |
Internet (CAWI) data collection |
Telephone (CATI) data collection |
- |
Other changes/adaptations |
Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, the Census field operations had been scaled down significantly and were suspended from April to mid July 2020. Households were encouraged to submit their survey returns via the Internet or by phone. |
Slovakia |
Yes |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Other changes/adaptations |
assited census (for digtal exclused peiple is depend on covid 19 stuation. Census 2021 is fully electronic based on self enumeration. |
South Africa |
Yes |
- |
Internet (CAWI) data collection |
Telephone (CATI) data collection |
- |
Other changes/adaptations |
Adoption of multi-mode data collection approaches including CAPI (where applicable) |
Spain |
|
|
|
|
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|
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Sri Lanka |
Yes |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Other changes/adaptations |
Increase number of respondents in internet data collection |
Sudan |
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Sweden |
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Switzerland |
|
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Tajikistan |
|
|
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|
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Thailand |
Yes |
- |
Internet (CAWI) data collection |
Telephone (CATI) data collection |
Self-enumeration with paper questionnaire (mail-out/mail-back, drop-off/pick-up) |
- |
|
Togo |
No |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Turkey |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Ukraine |
No |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
United Arab Emirates |
Yes |
Use administrative data |
- |
- |
- |
- |
self-data update |
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland |
Yes |
- |
- |
Telephone (CATI) data collection |
- |
Other changes/adaptations |
We already planned to make use of a primarily online Census. We have made extra provision for telephone capture |
United States of America |
Yes |
- |
- |
Telephone (CATI) data collection |
- |
Other changes/adaptations |
Added in additional telephone outbound operations, added in additional mailings |
United States Virgin Islands |
Yes |
- |
- |
Telephone (CATI) data collection |
- |
- |
|
Uruguay |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) |
Yes |
- |
Internet (CAWI) data collection |
- |
- |
- |
|
Zambia |
No |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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