Glossary Term
De Facto Population Concept



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De Facto Population Concept

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Statistical Activity

Demography

Definition
A statistical basis for a population in terms of those present in a given area at a given time. The census night population count is a census measure of the de facto population concept, and the estimated de facto population is a demographic measure of the de facto population concept.

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