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Governor of South Khorasan: The 2025 Population and Housing Census Will Be Conducted Differently

1w ago October 24, 2026 1 min read 📰 ISNA
📋 Key Takeaway

The Governor of South Khorasan announced a new approach for the 2025 Population and Housing Census, indicating that not all households will be visited in person, with only 30% of the population in each province receiving direct visits from census takers. This change reflects a shift in census methodology.

🔍 Quick Context Guide
💡 Bottom Line: The shift in census methodology reflects a move towards efficiency in data collection, which could have significant implications for policy and resource management in Iran.

👥 Key Players

Governor of South Khorasan MENTIONED
Local government official
"Local governors in Iran play a crucial role in implementing national policies and managing local affairs, including census activities."
Iranian Statistical Center MENTIONED
National statistical authority
"Responsible for conducting censuses and collecting demographic data, influencing policy and resource allocation."

📰 What Happened

The Governor of South Khorasan announced a change in the methodology for the 2025 Population and Housing Census, stating that only 30% of households will be visited in person by census takers, a departure from traditional practices.

  • In-person visits to all households will not occur in this census.
  • The change reflects a shift in how census data will be collected.

💡 Why It Matters

🇮🇷 For Iran: The new methodology could lead to more efficient data collection, impacting resource allocation and planning at both local and national levels.
🌍 Regional: Changes in census methodology may affect regional development strategies and funding based on population data.
🌐 International: Accurate demographic data is crucial for international organizations and foreign governments in understanding Iran's population dynamics.

📚 Background

Censuses are vital for understanding population trends and informing government policy. Iran conducts these censuses periodically to gather demographic data.

Demographic trends in Iran Impact of data collection on policy
📡 Source: STATE MEDIA
📊 Confidence: 70%
As a state announcement, this information may reflect government priorities and perspectives, but it is generally reliable for understanding official policies.

The Governor of South Khorasan pointed out that the method of conducting the 2025 Population and Housing Census will change, stating that in this round, in-person visits to all households are not on the agenda, and about 30% of the population in each province will be directly visited by census takers.

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Translation confidence: 85%

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