The methodology of the population census was renewed in 2004 and resulted in an Insee méthodes << Pour comprendre le recensement de la population >> in 2005.

The quality of population estimates in the census also led to an Insee Méthods in 2020.

The documentation also consists of thematic advice sheets, technical notes and sheets on data processing after collection. They present the information you need to know in order to make the best use of the census results. They are available on insee.fr.