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Do or die as youth dominate demographics
Business 5 years ago

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Do or die as youth dominate demographics

Productive-age citizens make up 70.72 percent of the population, the highest share since the decennial census began in 1961 and a tell-tale sign of a country entering its fertile period.
BPS pushes to release 'landmark' 2020 census early next year
National 5 years ago

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BPS pushes to release 'landmark' 2020 census early next year

Using both online and offline data collection methods, experts are already hailing the 2020 census as a "milestone" tool for better policymaking and public services.
One population data set
Editorial 6 years ago

One population data set

The government’s population data have been used in a number of elections, at both national and regional levels, and have often sparked controversy, especially because the official data are allegedly used to give incumbent candidates an edge.
Knock-knock: BPS to carry out door-to-door census despite pandemic
Business 6 years ago

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Knock-knock: BPS to carry out door-to-door census despite pandemic

The BPS is scheduled to commence its door-to-door efforts on Sept. 1, when census takers will visit homes to conduct interviews or provide questionnaires, according to the agency’s head Suhariyanto during the kick-off ceremony on Monday.
UK royal swan census cancelled due to virus: Reports
Environment 6 years ago

UK royal swan census cancelled due to virus: Reports

An annual swan census on the River Thames in southeast England, a royal tradition dating back to the 12th century, has been cancelled due to the coronavirus.
Low participation, COVID-19 pandemic push BPS to extend national online census
National 6 years ago

Low participation, COVID-19 pandemic push BPS to extend national online census

The 2020 national online population census is to be extended until May 29 as a mere 12 percent of the needed data was gathered by the March 31 deadline, with the door-to-door census also delayed as the country struggles with the COVID-19 pandemic.
Big population, big strength?
Editorial 6 years ago

Big population, big strength?

The census provides an opportunity for the government to better assess the population's potential, especially those in the working-age bracket. It also comes at a critical time as the digital age offers opportunities for countries to make great leaps in economic development.
Online census begins despite glitches
National 6 years ago

Online census begins despite glitches

The 2020 population census by Statistics Indonesia (BPS) has started. The online phase, which is expected to ease access for public participation across the country, has begun, but glitches have plagued the launch.
Indonesia's 2020 census to recruit 390,000 volunteers, keen to follow S. Korea footsteps
Business 6 years ago

Indonesia's 2020 census to recruit 390,000 volunteers, keen to follow S. Korea footsteps

The BPS will combine door-to-door interviews and data gathering from the Home Ministry’s Population and Civil Registration Directorate General for the 2020 census. 
Govt must anticipate declining productive-age population: Experts
National 6 years ago

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Govt must anticipate declining productive-age population: Experts

The demographic bonus, which started in 2012, is expected to close out in 2036, meaning the nonproductive population will exceed the working-age population after 2036.

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