Agricultural Census is a broad statistical activity planned, organized and implemented based on scientific and contemporary criteria and definitions for the collection, processing and publication of data on the structure of agricultural holdings. The general census of agriculture is an integral part of the agricultural statistics system. It provides general and detailed information for all agricultural holdings within the territory of the Republic of Albania. The agricultural census represents one of the most important moments of Albanian agriculture statistics.
The purpose of the General Census of Agriculture is the creation of separate records for field crops, orchards, vineyards and livestock by species, cattle, sheep and goats, pigs, equidae and poultry.
Agricultural Census contributes to the provision of sustainable data based on time, both demographic and socio-economic, national, regional and local.