The Census Pilot Survey is still taking place. Building on the response in the pilot areas, everyone can have the chance to take part. We are asking people in all parts of the country to participate in this historic Census Pilot Survey 2024. You can complete the Survey by logging onto censuspilot.ie and entering your Eircode/Address.
The Survey is a crucial part of our preparations for Ireland’s next census. Census 2027 will be the first census in Irish history where the public will have the option to complete their census form online. We are asking the public to take part to help us to evaluate the new questions being tested and the new online option. The online form can be completed on a variety of devices such as mobile phones, tablets or laptops. People can also complete a paper form and both the online and paper forms are available in Irish and English.
While the Census Pilot Survey is also continuing in 44 specially selected locations across six counties, the Survey is open the everyone. Responses and feedback from both inside and outside of the pilot areas are very valuable to getting Census 2027 ready.
Census Support Officers (formerly enumerators) will visit homes in the selected areas from 16 September to inform, offer assistance and encourage people to complete the Census Pilot Survey form. They will be wearing a yellow high-viz vest clearly branded as Census and will be carrying official CSO ID cards which you should ask to see.
The CSO appreciates you taking the time to help us. Your contribution is invaluable to helping us to get ready for Ireland's first online census in 2027. We value your feedback and every form completed matters. Please give your views of the process in the feedback form at the end of the Survey also.
This is a 'usual residence' pilot census which means that you complete the form where you usually live rather than where you are staying on Census Pilot Survey night. There is more information on Census Pilot Survey - Usual Resident - Who Usually Lives here.
Visit censuspilot.ie to find out how to take part, to find out more information, to complete your online form, and for our contact details.
If you wish to contact us on the Census Pilot Survey, you can call us at 1800 2024 09. Thank you.