Nov 17, 2025
The Digital Census: How Big Data Is Rewriting National Demographics
For centuries, governments have relied on traditional censuses—door-to-door surveys, mailed questionnaires, and manual data collection—to understand their populations. These national counts shaped everything from political representation to funding, public services, and infrastructure. But in the 21st century, the old system is breaking under the weight of a rapidly changing world.
For centuries, governments have relied on traditional censuses—door-to-door surveys, mailed questionnaires, and manual data collection—to u
