The 2016 Bermuda Census is all but completed with nearly 95 per cent of the population having answered the questionnaire.

Bermudians and non-Bermudians are required by law to partake in the Census.

Premier Michael Dunkley said: “I am pleased to say we have almost 95 per cent of assessment numbers accounted for.

“In mid-December that number stood at 82 per cent. Less than a month ago, on February 8, that number had risen to 90 per cent, so I am very pleased and impressed with the progress made.”

The Department of Statistics is still seeking responses from the final households not yet counted.

The Census deadline is March 31 and those who haven’t been counted, have the following options:

• call the number on the ‘Request for an Interview’ card, if this has been left at your residence, to arrange an interview;

• call 297-7761 to complete your questionnaire by phone;

• e-mail statistics@gov.bm to make a phone appointment or;

• visit in person, CedarPark Centre, 3rd Floor, 48 Cedar Avenue, Hamilton, on weekdays between 10am and 4pm.

The information collected from the Census questionnaires will help Government, the private sector and the non-profit sector make decisions about Bermuda’s future.

Melinda Williams, Director of the Department of Statistics said: “Census interviewers will continue to visit homes across the island. I want to thank those who have fulfilled their legal requirement to complete the questionnaire and encourage those who have not to do so now.”

Historically, Census data has been used to develop forward planning strategies relating to infrastructure, education, health, employment and other economic and social requirements. The 2016 Census questionnaire collects population and housing data.