French municipalities recruit census agents for 2027 population survey

Several French municipalities are recruiting census agents to prepare for the 2027 population census.

In Montpellier, the city is seeking approximately 80 agents to assist with field operations scheduled from January 21 to February 27, 2027. Selected candidates will be responsible for distributing and collecting questionnaires from roughly 200 households, following up with residents, and organizing collected documents. Applications must be submitted to the city hall by December 4, 2026.

Similarly, Le Coteau is recruiting 17 agents for a mission running from January 21 to February 20, 2027. These agents will work with approximately 210 to 286 households each, focusing on assisting residents with the census process, particularly via internet responses. The deadline for applications in Le Coteau is November 15, 2026.

The census, organized by Insee, is used to measure demographic changes to guide public policy, equipment, and services. In municipalities with fewer than 10,000 inhabitants, the survey occurs every five years, whereas larger cities conduct annual surveys covering a sample of the population.