CIS Nations Will Conduct Population Censuses by 2030
The Commonwealth of Independent States has scheduled a new census round for 2030 following a summit in Turkmenistan.
Updated on Oct. 9, 2026 in Remote Work
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CIS member states will hold population censuses near 2030 to align with the United Nations World Population and Housing Census Programme. The decision was formalized during a recent CIS summit in Turkmenistan.
Why it matters
Standardizing census data is intended to improve the comparability of socioeconomic and migration statistics across the region. This regional cooperation ensures that census methods align with international frameworks.
The 2020 census round reached 215 million individuals across nine participating states, accounting for 85% of the total CIS population. Total participation is expected to encompass all ten member states for the 2030 cycle.
The players
CIS Council of Heads of State
This is the supreme body of the Commonwealth of Independent States that discusses and adopts decisions on fundamental issues regarding the activities of the organization.
CIS Council of Heads of Statistical Services
This body coordinates the efforts of national statistical agencies within the CIS to ensure the integration and standardization of economic and demographic data.
The details
The CIS Council of Heads of Statistical Services is currently developing standardized tables for data exchange between member states. These efforts focus on harmonizing indicators for migration and workforce measurement to ensure consistent reporting across the bloc.
Timeline
The 2020 census round concluded in 2024.
The United Nations approved the 2030 census program in 2025.
The CIS summit was held on October 9, 2026.
Socioeconomic and migration indicators are scheduled for approval in 2027.
The next population census round is targeted for 2030.
Market Landscape
This regional census effort follows the standards set by the United Nations World Population and Housing Census Programme to ensure international data comparability. The initiative serves to align regional statistical output with broader global demographic reporting benchmarks.
Improved data comparability across the CIS region may lead to more accurate labor market reporting for international businesses and policy researchers. Investors and organizations operating across these states will gain access to more standardized socioeconomic data by 2030.
The takeaway
Reliable demographic data provides the foundation for effective regional infrastructure planning and economic policy. Standardizing these metrics reduces statistical ambiguity for organizations monitoring trends across these member states.
What happens next
The CIS Council of Heads of Statistical Services is slated to officially approve the list of regional socioeconomic and migration indicators in 2027.
Further reading
Learn more about labor force and migration data at Remote Work.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Trend.
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