2025 French census begins: Who has to answer and why a new question about your parents? The controversial addition has prompted criticism from human rights groups
France’s 2024 census: who has to participate? The information is used to plan budgets and organise services
French Census 2023 has begun: How it works We explain what the census asks, how to know if you need to reply, how to fill it in if you need to, and where to find an English translation and help guide
news Census restarts in France: How will it work amid Covid restrictions? Residents are encouraged to complete the questionnaire online if possible, although paper copies will still be available
Live in Tarn-et-Garonne? Watch out for the fake census scam Fraudsters are posing as census officials and entering homes to steal money. Use these tips to spot the scam and stay safe
'3,000 sleep rough on streets of Paris' Officials warn figure from capital's first homeless census is an underestimate
Beware fake census officers Officials say criminals could use the census as a way of talking their way into people's homes
