The Armenian National Statistical Service will conduct a census in 2009-2013, the head of the service Stepan Mnatsakanyan told NEWS.am.

A total of AMD 2.5 bln (US $7mln) are to be allocated from the state budget.

Amid the crisis the state budget can cover only 21% of the expenses, with the rest to be attracted from international organizations.

Last census was conducted in Armenia in 2001.