National Institute of Statistics and Census of Costa Rica facts for kids
The National Institute of Statistics and Census (or INEC) is a special government group in Costa Rica. Its main job is to count all the people and homes in the country. They also collect lots of important facts and figures about Costa Rica. You can find their main office in San José. In Spanish, its full name is Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Censos de Costa Rica.
A Look Back in Time
INEC has been around for a long time! It first started in 1861 and was called the Oficina Central de Estadística. Later, in 1951, its name changed to Dirección General de Estadística y Censos. Finally, in 1998, it officially became known as INEC. INEC did its very first big count (called a census) in 1864. The most recent one was in June 2011. That was the 10th time they counted the population and the 6th time they counted homes!
What is a Census?
A census is like a giant survey where the government counts every single person and home in the country. It helps leaders understand how many people live in different areas, what their homes are like, and other important details. This information helps the government make good decisions about schools, hospitals, roads, and other things people need.
Here are the years when Costa Rica has had its population censuses:
- 1864. First Population Census.
- 1883. Second Population Census.
- 1892. Third Population Census.
- 1927. Fourth Population Census.
- 1950. Fifth Population Census.
- 1963. Sixth Population Census.
- 1973. Seventh Population Census. You can find information about it at CCP.
- 1984. Eighth Population Census. You can find information about it at CCP.
- 2000. Ninth Population Census. You can find information about it at CCP.
- 2011. Tenth Population Census.
See also
In Spanish: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Censos de Costa Rica para niños
