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The Central Statistical Office (CSO) is preparing to undertake Trinidad and Tobago\u2019s National Population and Housing Census in 2027, with a national pilot scheduled for 2026.<\/p>\n

For this upcoming Census, the CSO is taking a modernised approach to include digital systems, geospatial technologies and inclusive data approaches to guarantee increased accuracy, cost efficiency and the visibility of marginalised populations.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The Central Statistical Office (CSO) is preparing to undertake Trinidad and Tobago\u2019s National Population and Housing Census in 2027, with a national pilot scheduled for 2026. 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