Iran's In-Person Census Phase Begins, With Visits for Households Whose Administrative Data Is Incomplete

The Statistical Centre of Iran said the in-person phase of the 1405 population and housing census began on Saturday 24 October 2026 (2 Aban 1405). Mehr News Agency, citing the centre, reported that this year's census is based on administrative records: information held by government agencies will be cross-matched and visits by enumerators limited to households whose records are incomplete.

The data-based phase began on 17 October 2026 (25 Mehr 1405), making the start of in-person visits today's new development. The centre says affected households will receive a text message without a link before a visit. According to its head, the census will end in Esfand 1405 and initial results will be announced; final figures have not yet been released.