Reasons why governments gather Population Data

Question 1

Schools

Answer 1

Location of new schools and closure of current ones is linked to birth rates across the country

Question 2

Pensions

Answer 2

Pension policy given by predicted future demand

Question 3

Population policies

Answer 3

Data used to influence this

Eg China’s one child policy was a response to rapid population growth

Question 4

Migration

Answer 4

Patterns recorded by governments to ensure that their criteria are met and that housing/services are provided in areas where migrants settle

Question 5

Services

Answer 5

Used to plan and deliver services based on demand

Eg Birth Information allows decisions to be made on investment in maternity care and education services