Second National Economic Census Underway to Assess Current Economic Status

The field data collection for the National Economic Census 2082 has been ongoing in 77 districts from 2nd Baishakh 2083 to 7th Asar 2083. The census gathers statistics related to industries, trade, service sectors, private businesses, cooperatives, and public institutions, including their numbers, employment, production, and service flows. To conduct this field data collection, 4,433 trained enumerators and supervisors have been deployed, and an online system has been set up for submitting details.

As of 2nd Baishakh 2083 in Kathmandu, the National Economic Census 2082 data collection has officially started. According to Dhundhiraj Lamichhane, spokesperson and deputy chief statistician of the National Statistics Office, the census aims to present a comprehensive statistical picture of the country’s overall economic condition under the slogan “Economic Census for Measuring the Economy.” The census will continue from 2nd Baishakh 2083 to 7th Asar 2083. This is the country’s second National Economic Census, incorporated by the government in the current fiscal year 2082/83 policy program and budget. During this period, the office coordinated with more than two dozen organizations to facilitate smooth conduct of the economic census.

The office established and operated district-level offices from 1st Chaitra 2082 to 30th Asar 2083 for the purpose of conducting the economic census. The data collected is planned to be processed and analyzed for publication starting fiscal year 2083/84. According to the office, the census is collecting information on the number, geographical distribution, employment, production, and service flows of industries, trade, service sectors, private businesses, cooperatives, and public institutions. The National Statistics Office noted that the economic census is essential to understand the country’s economic structure, gather insights on employment conditions, and develop future economic plans. This census will include data collection from all industries, trades, service sectors, and businesses large and small across the country.