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census
A state-ordered, periodic collection of data about the population of a country or region in order to obtain information about its size, structure, and social characteristics.
Bei der letzten Volkszählung wurden alle Haushalte befragt.
In the last census, all households were surveyed.
The word is composed of 'Volk' (people, nation), the linking -s, and 'Zählung' (counting). So it literally means a 'counting of the people,' which makes the meaning very clear.
Die Ergebnisse der Volkszählung werden nächstes Jahr veröffentlicht.
The results of the census will be published next year.
In connection with 'Volkszählung' (census), the verbs 'durchführen' (to carry out) or 'machen' (to do) are often used when the state organizes the count. When citizens participate, you use 'an der Volkszählung teilnehmen' (to take part in the census).
Die Regierung wird nächstes Jahr eine neue Volkszählung durchführen.
The government will carry out a new census next year.
'Volkszählung' (census) is an official, administrative term. You mainly find it in news reports, laws, and official documents.
Im Amtsblatt wurde die bevorstehende Volkszählung angekündigt.
The upcoming census was announced in the official gazette.
census
Both words refer to a government survey of the population. “Die Volkszählung” is the general, everyday term. “Der Zensus” sounds more official and technical and is especially suitable for official information or statistical texts.
Bei der Volkszählung werden die Einwohner des Landes nach ihrem Wohnort gefragt.
During the census, residents are asked where they live.
Im amtlichen Bericht werden die Ergebnisse des Zensus nach Altersgruppen dargestellt.
The official report presents the census results by age group.
