title: Decree No. 87-57 relating to the execution of the general population and habitat census of 1987, 24 February 1987.
abstract: This Decree contains rules on the execution of the 1987 population and habitat census of Algeria.  Under the census, all buildings and all persons present on national territory, except for persons with diplomatic or consular immunity are to be counted.  All national education personnel, secondary students, students in administration, and public administrative personnel are to help with the census and are subject to penalties if they fail to respond to requests to help.
mesh_terms: D000349:Africa; D000352:Africa, Northern; D000462:Algeria; D019352:Censuses; D003906:Developing Countries; D007878:Legislation as Topic; D008877:Middle East; D011154:Population Characteristics; D012106:Research
keywords: Africa; Algeria; Arab Countries; Census; Census Methods--legal aspects; Developing Countries; French Speaking Africa; Legislation; Mediterranean Countries; Northern Africa; Population Statistics; Research Methodology