When did the 2021 Russian census take place?
The main stage of the 2021 Russian census occurred from October 15 to November 14 for most regions. Remote and inaccessible areas received an extended timeline running from April 1 to December 20.
Questions about 2021 Russian census
Short answers, pulled from the story.
How many people were counted in the 2021 Russian census?
The total population counted reached 147,190 thousand people by the 1st of October 2021. This figure represented a 1.4 percent increase compared to 2010 figures.
What percentage of the 2021 Russian census population identified as Russian?
Russians comprised 105,620,179 individuals representing 71.76 percent of the total population. Tatars followed as the second largest group with 4,713,669 members.
Why was the 2021 Russian census delayed multiple times?
The spread of COVID-19 forced officials to shift the census dates multiple times throughout that year. The pandemic created logistical hurdles for door-to-door rounds that had been scheduled for late summer.
Did the 2021 Russian census use electronic tablets for data collection?
Census takers visited all inhabited areas between October 15 and November 14 using electronic tablets to record answers. Residents could also visit physical census stations located throughout the country during this period.