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French population census preparations

Overview

France is organizing its upcoming population census operations, managed by INSEE in coordination with local authorities. The methodology depends on municipality size: smaller communes with fewer than 10,000 inhabitants undergo a full survey every five years, while larger communes utilize an annual 8% random sample of housing units over a five-year rotation.

The 2026 campaign is set to begin on January 15, 2026, across mainland France, the Antilles, and Guyane. For smaller communes, the schedule runs from January 15 to February 14, while operations in larger municipalities are expected to conclude by February 21.

In preparation for the 2027 census, INSEE has released 2023 housing data regarding primary, secondary, occasional, and vacant residences to assist local authorities and housing stakeholders. Regarding the 2027 schedule, municipalities with fewer than 10,000 inhabitants will conduct the census from January 21 to February 20, 2027, in metropolitan France, the Antilles, French Guiana, and Mayotte, while La Reunion will run from February 4 to March 6, 2027. For larger municipalities, the campaign will run from January 21 to February 27 in most territories, and from February 4 to March 13 in La Reunion.

Various municipalities have begun recruiting agents. In Montpellier, the city is seeking approximately 80 agents for the period of January 21 to February 27, 2027, with applications due by December 4, 2026. Le Coteau is recruiting 17 agents for a mission running from January 21 to February 20, 2027, with a deadline of November 15, 2026. Other recruitment efforts include Arvert, seeking nine agents by November 27, 2026, and Castelmaurou, with a deadline of November 20, 2026.

Entities

INSEE · France · Montpellier · Arvert · Le Coteau

Timeline

  1. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    French municipalities recruit census agents for 2027 population survey

    Montpellier and Le Coteau are recruiting census agents for the 2027 population survey to help collect demographic data and guide public policy.

  2. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Insee releases 2023 housing data and outlines 2027 census schedule

    Insee has released 2023 housing census data for French municipalities and announced the schedule for the 2027 population census campaign.

  3. [POLITICS] 4 sources
    France to launch 2026 population census

    France will conduct its mandatory 2026 population census starting January 15, using different survey methods for municipalities based on their population size.

  4. [POLITICS] 4 sources
    French municipalities recruit census agents for 2027

    The French towns of Arvert and Montpellier are recruiting census agents to conduct population surveys scheduled for early 2027.

  5. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    France prepares for 2026 and 2027 population censuses

    France is organizing population censuses for 2026 and 2027, utilizing different sampling methods for small and large communes to collect demographic data via INSEE.

Sources

arvert.fr · castelmaurou.fr · ccism.pf · dakar92.com · economiematin.fr · labruffiere.fr · lecoteau.fr · orgue-saorge.fr · pressafrik.com · presseagence.fr · tf1info.fr

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