Almost half of all assessment numbers are already accounted for as telephone gathering of census data begins

The Department of Statistics would like to thank all households who have contributed to the success of the on-line phase of Census 2016.  To date, almost half of Bermuda’s assessment numbers have been accounted for.  The vast majority of those who submitted data took advantage of the convenience of completing the census online.  This is the first time that electronic gathering of census data has been offered in Bermuda. 

Efforts are now turning to the telephone phase of data collection. Telephone interviewers will be calling residents to complete census interviews. Alternatively, the public may call the Department of Statistics at 297-7761 to complete the census questionnaire. Telephone operators are available weekdays between 10:00 am and 8:30 pm and weekends between 10:00 am and 3:00 pm, excluding public holidays and the Cup Match weekend.

If an e-Census questionnaire was started but was not completed by the 13 July deadline, it can be finalised by calling the Department at the number above.

Individuals can also visit the Department of Statistics, CedarPark Centre, 3rd Floor, 48 Cedar Avenue, Hamilton weekdays between 10:00 am and 4:00 pm to complete their census.

It should be noted that it is a legal requirement that every person be counted for the census. This is so that the Department of Statistics can produce a demographic, social and economic profile of Bermuda.