ЗНАЧАЈ ПОПИСА СТАНОВНИШТВА ЗА ПОЗНАВАЊЕ СОЦИО-ДЕМОГРАФСКЕ СТРУКТУРЕ СПОЉНИХ МИГРАНАТА ИЗ СРБИЈЕ
THE IMPORTANCE OF THE POPULATION CENSUS FOR UNDERSTANDING THE SOCIO-DEMOGRAPHIC STRUCTURE OF EXTERNAL MIGRANTS FROM SERBIA

Summary/Abstract: The population census in Serbia has a long tradition, dating back to the era of Prince Miloš. However, initially, its purpose was not directed towards understanding the population but rather predicting the state’s certain revenue from taxes. After the Second World War, the census’s purpose changed. Namely, the number and structure of the population came to the forefront. Thus, among other things, it represents a source of information for decision-makers. Regarding data on migration populations, they have been regularly collected since the 1971 Census. Many standards recommended by the United Nations have been accepted but adjusted to local capabilities and needs. Considering that data is collected from household members who are in the country, not from emigrants, discrepancies in the actual numbers and structure of this group are expected. However, analyses of data collected in population censuses represent a valid sample based on which one can conclude about the directions of movement and the structure of emigrants.

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