14Sep2004 Kingdom’s third census

Riyadh, 14 September, 2004

The process of census for the Kingdom's population and houses for 1425H will start tomorrow in the country's various regions, and will continue for 15 days.

In a statement to SPA, Khaled bin Mohammed Al-Quseibi, the Minister of Economy and Planning, said it will be the third census in the Kingdom's history. He noted that the Department of the General Statistics has completed all required measures for starting the census process tomorrow. As many as 30,000 persons in addition to inspectors and supervisors and their aides will participate in the census process. Al-Quseibi underscored the importance of census in diagnosing the demographic, economic and social features.

He urged all citizens and residents to cooperate with employees in-charge of conducting the national census and to provide them with accurate and correct information.

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