Enquête de recensement de la population vivant en France
En hausse de 0,25 % en 2025 1/2 Bilan démographique 2025 2,3 millions dans les 5 départements d'outre-mer 645 000 bébés nés en 2025, soit -2,1 % par rapport à 2024
www.insee.frHere’s a quick update on the latest about population censuses (recensement de la population) worldwide, with a focus on recent official announcements.
Key points
- France: The INSEE and government communications have reported ongoing or upcoming census activities for 2026, with schedules and territorial specifics published by public bodies. Expect dates for metropolitan France, overseas departments, and Mayotte to be announced by INSEE and the Ministry for Territorial Cohesion, with internet response options and exemptions reviewed in official notes. [sources: INSEE press dossiers and public service pages]
- Canada: Statistique Canada announced that the 2026 Census of Population (and Agriculture) collection began in 2026, with households receiving invitations and access credentials to complete online questionnaires. The program remains legislated to occur every five years, and data confidentiality is emphasized in official releases. [sources: Statistique Canada press release and Census pages]
- France-specific governance: National guidance for local authorities outlines collection windows by municipality size, with precise periods for January–February in most areas, and extended windows for overseas territories such as La Réunion and Mayotte. An exhaustive census is conducted in Mayotte in a specific window. [sources: French local government resources and official recensement calendars]
What this means for residents
- If you live in France: Expect to be contacted according to the 2026 schedule, with possible online response options. Keep an eye on official notices from INSEE and your local mairie for the exact dates applicable to your commune. [sources: INSEE communications; Collectivités Locales guidance]
- If you live in Canada: You will receive an invitation by mail with a secure code to complete the online census questionnaire, and participation is required by law. [sources: Statistique Canada announcements]
Would you like me to pull the latest official notices in your language (French or English) for France or Canada, or focus on a specific country or region? I can also compile a concise timeline of dates as soon as you specify the country of interest. [sources: INSEE/Collectivités Locales; Statistique Canada]