Problems Associated with the Conduct of Population Census - JSS3 Civic education Lesson Note
- Undercounting: Some population groups, such as migrants, homeless individuals, remote rural communities, and marginalized populations, may be undercounted or excluded from census enumeration due to logistical challenges, cultural barriers, or distrust of government authorities.
- Data Accuracy: Inaccurate or outdated population data may result from errors in data collection, enumeration, or processing, leading to flawed demographic estimates and misallocation of resources, undermining the effectiveness of government policies and programs.
- Political Interference: Census exercises may be subject to political interference, manipulation, or manipulation by authorities seeking to inflate or suppress population figures for electoral, budgetary, or policy-making purposes, compromising the integrity and credibility of census results.
- Technological Challenges: Utilizing advanced technology, such as digital data collection tools and geographic information systems (GIS), in census operations may pose challenges in terms of data security, privacy protection, connectivity, and infrastructure readiness, affecting the accuracy and reliability of census data.
- Public Awareness and Participation: Low public awareness, apathy, or resistance to census participation among certain population groups may hinder data collection efforts, particularly in hard-to-reach or marginalized communities, impeding efforts to achieve a comprehensive and representative population count.