Library Guides: Census Research Guide: International

Non-U.S. Census Records

Locating International Census Data
Website from the Library of Congress. Contains information about how often countries conduct a census and some excellent links. The bottom of the page is a guide to PRINTED resources - - check Quick Search to see if the library owns specific print titles.
IPUMS International (Integrated Public Use Microdata Series)
IPUMS-International is a project (based out of the University of Minnesota) dedicated to collecting and distributing census data from around the world.
Handbook of National Population Censuses
Use Quick Search to look for this title. The set includes information on population censuses that have been done worldwide. ISU Library has volumes for Europe, Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean, North America, and Oceania.

Global Population Mapping
Global, subnational population data and maps for use in international humanitarian relief and crisis planning.
International Data Base (IDB)
International Data Base includes demographic information, country rankings and population information for countries worldwide. Covers 1950 to the present - available dates vary for each country. Search by country or region.
International Household Survey Network
Good source for household data from any country that provides it. Look for Central Survey Catalog. Data is inconsistent in currency and detail varies with each country. Links out to the national and international databanks that provide the information.