National Statistical Office (NSO) has said the official results for the population census that was conducted last year will be released in June this year.

This has been confirmed by NSO spokesperson Kingsley Manda.

In his remarks Manda said the official results could not be released in April due to what he described as logistical problems as well as the elections.

He further added that the official results will determine the position of the country’s position in providing social services.

“The final official results of the census will show the country stands on water, and sanitation, agriculture and health among others,” said Manda.

The unofficial population and housing census results show that Malawi population has grown drastically from 13 million in 2008 to 17 million in 2018.