FAO publications
Global review of agricultural census methodologies and results (2006–2015). World Programme for the Census of Agriculture 2010
2021
The publication is the second and last publication of the WCA 2010 round. It is a unique reference for understanding the evolution of strategies and methods seen in national agricultural censuses in that round.
Main results and metadata by country (2006–2015). World Programme for the Census of Agriculture 2010
2019
The real value of this publication lies in the availability of detailed metadata on agricultural censuses conducted by different countries.
World Programme for the Census of Agriculture 2020. Volume 2, Operational guidelines
2019
This publication focuses on the operational aspects for conducting a census of agriculture. It deals with the practical details on the steps involved in actually conducting an agricultural census. Volume 2 is a revised and updated edition of “Conducting Agricultural Censuses and Surveys”, published by FAO in 1996.
World Programme for the Census of Agriculture 2020. Volume I: Programme, concepts and definitions
2017
This publication provides guidance on agricultural censuses carried out by countries in the period between 2016 and 2025. The WCA 2020 will ensure that data collected are comparable at the international level while also addressing emerging information needs of the 21st century.
2000 World Census of Agriculture. Methodological Review (1996–2005)
2013
This publication is a methodological review of the agricultural censuses conducted within the framework of the Programme for the World Census of Agriculture 2000. It covers methodological aspects like enumeration methods and techniques, census frames, geographical and holding type coverage, census scope, etc.
2000 World Census of Agriculture. Analysis and International Comparison of the Results (1996–2005)
2013
This publication presents a comparison of data (not without limitations) received from different countries. It provides selected data on number and area of holdings, gender of the holder, farm population, employment, land tenure, land use, main crops, livestock, irrigation and machinery and equipment.
Guidelines for Linking Population and Housing Censuses with Agricultural Censuses with selected country practices
2012
This publication aims to provide practical guidance for population and housing census and agricultural census planners looking to implement a cost-effective census strategy by coordinating the population and housing census with the agricultural census.
2000 World Census of Agriculture. Main Results and Metadata by Country (1996–2005)
2010
This publication reports the main characteristics of the structure of agriculture in countries as defined by the characteristics of agricultural holdings, gender of holder, land tenure and land use, crops, livestock, etc., and the metadata on each agricultural census covered in the publication.
A system of integrated agricultural censuses and surveys, Volume 1. World Programme for the Census of Agriculture 2010
2007
This publication assists countries in the conduct of their national census of agriculture. It provides guidance on the integrated system approach to agricultural censuses and surveys and recommends, for the first time, a modular approach to the census of agriculture with the core census module and the supplementary modules. Also available in French and Spanish.
Guidelines on employment: supplement to the programme for the world census of agriculture 2000
2002
This publication is a supplement to the definitions, concepts and standards presented in the Programme for the World Census of Agfriculture 2000.