Abstract

The 2011 Population and Housing Census of Samoa was taken on the midnight of November the 7th 2011. It counted every person in the country on that night and collected a wide range of social, economic and demographic information about each individual and their housing status.

The information were used to develop statistical indicators to support national plannning and policy-making and also to monitor MDG indicators and all other related conventions. This included population growth rates, educational attainment, employment rates, fertility rates, mortality rates, internal movements, household access to water supply, electricity, sanitation, and many other information. The full report is available at SBS website: http://www.sbs.gov.ws under the section on Population statistics and demography.

Geographic coverage

National coverage Regions Districts Village Enumeration areas

Analysis unit

Private households Institutional households Individuals Women 15-49 Housing/Buildings

Universe

The PHC 2011 covered all de facto household members, institutional households such as boarding schools, hospitals, prison inmates and expatriates residing in Samoa for more than 3 months. The PHC excluded all tourists visiting Samoa during the enumeration period and all Samoans residing overseas.

Kind of data

Census/enumeration data [cen]

Sampling procedure

Not applicable to a complete enumeration census.

Mode of data collection

Face-to-face [f2f]

Research instrument

Users' consultation seminars were conducted for three consecutive days (June 8th -10th, 2010) with financial support provided by the office of UNFPA in Suva via the Samoa Parliamentary Group for Population Development (SPGPD) annual programs. For the first time in census history, the SPGPD or members of parliament have become the target group of users to get involved in any census questionnaire consultations.

All government ministries and non-governmental organizations were invited to the consultation seminars and each was asked to make a presentation of data needs for consideration in the final census 2011 questionnaire. To avoid re-inventing the wheel in the compilation of the list of census questions for census 2011, the questionnaire from the census 2006 was reprinted and distributed to all participants and presenters to select questions that they would consider again for the census 2011 in addition to their new data needs. Users were also advised that any new question would need good justifications of how it links to national interests.

At the end of the three days seminar, all new questions were compiled for final selection by Samoa Bureau of Statistics. Not all the users' data needs have been included in the final 2011 census questionnaire due mainly to the cost involved and limited time for census enumeration. Therefore, the final selection of questions was purely based on the linkage of the data being requested to the list of statistical indicators in the 'Strategy for the Development of Samoa 2008-2012' (SDS) and the 'Millennium Development Goals' (MDGs) 2015. All data requests outside of the two frameworks were put aside to be integrated in other more appropriate survey activities by the bureau.

From July 2010-December 2010, the questionnaire was formatted using the In-Design CS4 software. It is important to note that the PHC 2011 was the first ever census using the scanning technology to process data from the census questionnaires as a replacement of the usual manual data entry process. The scanning was pilot tested in April 2011, before it was finally used for final census enumeration.

The questionnaire was designed using A3 paper size.

The Population questionnaire was administered in each household, which collected various information on household members including age, sex, citizenship, disability, orphanhood, marital status, residence (birth, usual, previous), religion, education and employment.

In the Population questionnaire, a special section was administered in each household for women age 15-49, which also asked information on their children ever born still living, died or living somewhere else. Mothers of children under one year were also asked whether their last born children were still living at the time of the census.

The Housing questionnaire was also administered in each household which collected information on the types of building the household lived, floor materials, wall materials, roof materials, land tenure, house tenure, water supply, drinking water, lighting, cooking fuel, toilet facility, telephone, computer, internet, refrigerator, radio, television and others.

Cleaning operations

Data editing was done in several stages. 1. Office manual editing and coding 2. Automatic scanning data entry edits 3. Visual verification questionnaire edits 3. Structure checking and completeness 4. Structure checks of the CSPro data files Editing program can be enquired at the Division of IT and Data Processing at email address: info.stats@sbs.gov.ws

Sampling error estimates

The census is a full-coverage of the population, therefore it is not a sample where sampling errors can be estimated.

Data appraisal

There was no post-enumeration in the census 2011. One of the normal practices by the bureau to validate the total population counts from all villages, districts and regions of Samoa in any census is the manual count of the population in all areas during the on-going census enumeration.That information is collected by the enumerators and field supervisors during the enumeration using the Enumerators and Supervisors control forms. At the end of the enumeration, the control forms which mainly contained the number of males and females per enumeration area will be collected and compiled by the Census and Survey division as the first preliminary count of the census. In the census 2011, the preliminary population counts were compiled and launched as the 'Village Directory 2011' report after 4 weeks from end of the enumeration period.

The significance of the Village Directory report is it helps to provide a qiuick overall picture of the population growth and population distribution in all villages of the country relative to previous censuses. Most important of all is that the preliminary count will provide the basis for a decision whether a post-enumeration is warrant or otherwise. If the preliminary country is close to the projected population then the post-enumeration is assumed not worth the cost because it is expensive and it will delay all other census processes. In the census 2011, the preliminary count arrived at 186,340 which was more than the projected population of 184,032 as depicted in the Statistical Abstract 2009. Therefore the decision was made that post-enumeration was not worth it.

The census is Canada's largest and most comprehensive data source conducted by Statistics Canada every five years. The Census of Population collects demographic and linguistic information on every man, woman and child living in Canada.The data shown here is provided by Statistics Canada from the 2011 Census as a custom profile data order for the City of Vancouver, using the City's 22 local planning areas. The data may be reproduced provided they are credited to Statistics Canada, Census 2011, custom order for City of Vancouver Local Areas.Data accessThis dataset has not yet been converted to a format compatible with our new platform. The following links provide access to the files from our legacy site: Census local area profiles 2011 (CSV) Census local area profiles 2011 (XLS) Dataset schema (Attributes)Please see the Census local area profiles 2011 attributes page. NoteThe 22 Local Areas is defined by the Census blocks and is equal to the City'​s 22 local planning areas and includes the Musqueam 2 reserve.Vancouver CSD (Census Subdivision) is defined by the City of Vancouver municipal boundary which excludes the Musqueam 2 reserve but includes Stanley Park. Vancouver CMA (Census Metropolitan Area) is defined by the Metro Vancouver boundary which includes the following Census Subdivisions: Vancouver, Surrey, Burnaby, Richmond, Coquitlam, District of Langley, Delta, District of North Vancouver, Maple Ridge, New Westminster, Port Coquitlam, City of North Vancouver, West Vancouver, Port Moody, City of Langley, White Rock, Pitt Meadows, Greater Vancouver A, Bowen Island, Capilano 5, Anmore, Musqueam 2, Burrard Inlet 3, Lions Bay, Tsawwassen, Belcarra, Mission 1, Matsqui 4, Katzie 1, Semiahmoo, Seymour Creek 2, McMillian Island 6, Coquitlam 1, Musqueam 4, Coquitlam 2, Katzie 2, Whonnock 1, Barnston Island 3, and Langley 5. In 2011 Statistics Canada replaced the "long form" census with a voluntary National Household Survey. The result of the survey will not be directly comparable with previous census data. In 2006 there were changes made to the definition of households. A number of Single Room Occupancy and Seniors facilities were considered to be dwellings in 2001, and collective dwellings in 2006. The City believes a similar change occurred on some properties between 2006 and 2011. This would explain why the numbers of "Apartments under 5 stories" has fallen in some locations.Note that for the first time in 2011, three language questions (knowledge of official languages, home language and mother tongue) were included on the census questionnaire that was administered to 100% of the population.Language data and analysis published for all censuses since 1996 have been based almost exclusively on responses from the long-form census questionnaire administered to 20% of the population. However, Statistics Canada has observed changes in patterns of response to both the mother tongue and home language questions that appear to have arisen from changes in the placement and context of the language questions on the 2011 Census questionnaire relative to previous censuses. As a result, Canadians appear to have been less inclined than in previous censuses to report languages other than English or French as their only mother tongue, and also more inclined to report multiple languages as their mother tongue and as the language used most often at home. Data currencyThe data for Census 2011 was collected in May 2011. Data accuracyStatistics Canada is committed to protect the privacy of all Canadians and the confidentiality of the data they provide to us. As part of this commitment, some population counts of geographic areas are adjusted in order to ensure confidentiality. Counts of the total population are rounded to a base of 5 for any dissemination block having a population of less than 15. Population counts for all standard geographic areas above the dissemination block level are derived by summing the adjusted dissemination block counts. The adjustment of dissemination block counts is controlled to ensure that the population counts for dissemination areas will always be within 5 of the actual values. The adjustment has no impact on the population counts of census divisions and large census subdivisions. Websites for further information Statistics Canada 2011 Census Dictionary Local area boundary dataset

Abstract

The main aim and objectives of the census is to provide benchmark statistics and a comprehensive profile of the population and households of Niue at a given time. This information obtained from the census is very crucial and useful in providing evidence to decision making and policy formulation for the Government, Business Community, Local Communities or Village Councils, Non Government Organisations of Niue and The International Communities who have an interest in Niue and its people.

Geographic coverage

National

Analysis unit

• Household
• Individual/Person
• Members Oversea

Universe

All households in Niue and all persons in the household including those temporarily overseas and those absent for not more than 12 months.

Kind of data

Census/enumeration data [cen]

Mode of data collection

Face-to-face [f2f]

Research instrument

The questionaire was published in English, a translated questionnaire was on hand when on demand by the respondent.

The questionnaire design differed slightly from the design of previous census questionnaires. As usual, government departments were asked to submit a list of questions on any specific topic they would like to add. Responses were not forthcoming in this census, although a few new questions were included.

There were two types of questionaires used in the census: the household questionaire and the individual questionnaire. An enumerator manual was prepared to assist the enumerators in their duties.

The questionnaire was pre-tested by the enumerators before they were to go out for field enumeration.

Cleaning operations

Census processing began as soon as questionaires were checked and coded. Forms were checked, edited and coded before being entered into the computer database.

Data processing was assisted by the Secretariat of the Pacific Community (SPC) using the computer software program CSPro for data entry and for generating tables. Tables were then exported to Excel for analysis.

Occupation and Industry were coded using the United Nations International Standard Classification of Occupation and International Standard Industrial Classification.

It is standard practice that as each area was completed the forms were first checked by the field supervisors for missing information and obvious inconsistencies. Omissions and errors identified at this stage were corrected by the enumerators.

The next stage was for the field supervisors to go through the completed forms again in the office to check in more detail for omissions and logical inconsistencies. Where they were found, the supervisors were responsible to take the necessary action.

Once the questionnaires had been thoroughly checked and edited, they were then coded in preparation for data processing.

Checking, editing and coding of the questionnaires in office were done after normal working hours as to ensure that the confidentiality of the survey is well observed.

Abstract

Censuses are principal means of collecting basic population and housing statistics required for social and economic development, policy interventions, their implementation and evaluation.The census plays an essential role in public administration. The results are used to ensure: • equity in distribution of government services • distributing and allocating government funds among various regions and districts for education and health services • delineating electoral districts at national and local levels, and • measuring the impact of industrial development, to name a few The census also provides the benchmark for all surveys conducted by the national statistical office. Without the sampling frame derived from the census, the national statistical system would face difficulties in providing reliable official statistics for use by government and the public. Census also provides information on small areas and population groups with minimum sampling errors. This is important, for example, in planning the location of a school or clinic. Census information is also invaluable for use in the private sector for activities such as business planning and market analyses. The information is used as a benchmark in research and analysis.

Census 2011 was the third democratic census to be conducted in South Africa. Census 2011 specific objectives included: - To provide statistics on population, demographic, social, economic and housing characteristics; - To provide a base for the selection of a new sampling frame; - To provide data at lowest geographical level; and - To provide a primary base for the mid-year projections.

Geographic coverage

National

Analysis unit

Households, Individuals

Kind of data

Census/enumeration data [cen]

Mode of data collection

Face-to-face [f2f]

Research instrument

About the Questionnaire : Much emphasis has been placed on the need for a population census to help government direct its development programmes, but less has been written about how the census questionnaire is compiled. The main focus of a population and housing census is to take stock and produce a total count of the population without omission or duplication. Another major focus is to be able to provide accurate demographic and socio-economic characteristics pertaining to each individual enumerated. Apart from individuals, the focus is on collecting accurate data on housing characteristics and services.A population and housing census provides data needed to facilitate informed decision-making as far as policy formulation and implementation are concerned, as well as to monitor and evaluate their programmes at the smallest area level possible. It is therefore important that Statistics South Africa collects statistical data that comply with the United Nations recommendations and other relevant stakeholder needs.

The United Nations underscores the following factors in determining the selection of topics to be investigated in population censuses: a) The needs of a broad range of data users in the country; b) Achievement of the maximum degree of international comparability, both within regions and on a worldwide basis; c) The probable willingness and ability of the public to give adequate information on the topics; and d) The total national resources available for conducting a census.

In addition, the UN stipulates that census-takers should avoid collecting information that is no longer required simply because it was traditionally collected in the past, but rather focus on key demographic, social and socio-economic variables.It becomes necessary, therefore, in consultation with a broad range of users of census data, to review periodically the topics traditionally investigated and to re-evaluate the need for the series to which they contribute, particularly in the light of new data needs and alternative data sources that may have become available for investigating topics formerly covered in the population census. It was against this background that Statistics South Africa conducted user consultations in 2008 after the release of some of the Community Survey products. However, some groundwork in relation to core questions recommended by all countries in Africa has been done. In line with users' meetings, the crucial demands of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) should also be met. It is also imperative that Stats SA meet the demands of the users that require small area data.

Accuracy of data depends on a well-designed questionnaire that is short and to the point. The interview to complete the questionnaire should not take longer than 18 minutes per household. Accuracy also depends on the diligence of the enumerator and honesty of the respondent.On the other hand, disadvantaged populations, owing to their small numbers, are best covered in the census and not in household sample surveys.Variables such as employment/unemployment, religion, income, and language are more accurately covered in household surveys than in censuses.Users'/stakeholders' input in terms of providing information in the planning phase of the census is crucial in making it a success. However, the information provided should be within the scope of the census.

1. The Household Questionnaire is divided into the following sections:
2. Household identification particulars

3. Individual particulars Section A: Demographics Section B: Migration Section C: General Health and Functioning Section D: Parental Survival and Income Section E: Education Section F: Employment Section G: Fertility (Women 12-50 Years Listed) Section H: Housing, Household Goods and Services and Agricultural Activities Section I: Mortality in the Last 12 Months The Household Questionnaire is available in Afrikaans; English; isiZulu; IsiNdebele; Sepedi; SeSotho; SiSwati;Tshivenda;Xitsonga

4. The Transient and Tourist Hotel Questionnaire (English) is divided into the following sections:

5. Name, Age, Gender, Date of Birth, Marital Status, Population Group, Country of birth, Citizenship, Province.

6. The Questionnaire for Institutions (English) is divided into the following sections:

7. Particulars of the institution

8. Availability of piped water for the institution

9. Main source of water for domestic use

10. Main type of toilet facility

11. Type of energy/fuel used for cooking, heating and lighting at the institution

12. Disposal of refuse or rubbish

13. Asset ownership (TV, Radio, Landline telephone, Refrigerator, Internet facilities)

14. List of persons in the institution on census night (name, date of birth, sex, population group, marital status, barcode number)

15. The Post Enumeration Survey Questionnaire (English)

These questionnaires are provided as external resources.

Cleaning operations

Data editing and validation system The execution of each phase of Census operations introduces some form of errors in Census data. Despite quality assurance methodologies embedded in all the phases; data collection, data capturing (both manual and automated), coding, and editing, a number of errors creep in and distort the collected information. To promote consistency and improve on data quality, editing is a paramount phase in identifying and minimising errors such as invalid values, inconsistent entries or unknown/missing values. The editing process for Census 2011 was based on defined rules (specifications).

The editing of Census 2011 data involved a number of sequential processes: selection of members of the editing team, review of Census 2001 and 2007 Community Survey editing specifications, development of editing specifications for the Census 2011 pre-tests (2009 pilot and 2010 Dress Rehearsal), development of firewall editing specifications and finalisation of specifications for the main Census.

Editing team The Census 2011 editing team was drawn from various divisions of the organisation based on skills and experience in data editing. The team thus composed of subject matter specialists (demographers and programmers), managers as well as data processors. Census 2011 editing team was drawn from various divisions of the organization based on skills and experience in data editing. The team thus composed of subject matter specialists (demographers and programmers), managers as well as data processors.

The Census 2011 questionnaire was very complex, characterised by many sections, interlinked questions and skipping instructions. Editing of such complex, interlinked data items required application of a combination of editing techniques. Errors relating to structure were resolved using structural query language (SQL) in Oracle dataset. CSPro software was used to resolve content related errors. The strategy used for Census 2011 data editing was implementation of automated error detection and correction with minimal changes. Combinations of logical and dynamic imputation/editing were used. Logical imputations were preferred, and in many cases substantial effort was undertaken to deduce a consistent value based on the rest of the household’s information. To profile the extent of changes in the dataset and assess the effects of imputation, a set of imputation flags are included in the edited dataset. Imputation flags values include the following: 0 no imputation was performed; raw data were preserved 1 Logical editing was performed, raw data were blank 2 logical editing was performed, raw data were not blank 3 hot-deck imputation was performed, raw data were blank 4 hot-deck imputation was performed, raw data were not blank

Data appraisal

Independent monitoring and evaluation of Census field activities Independent monitoring of the Census 2011 field activities was carried out by a team of 31 professionals and 381 Monitoring

The dataset shows sex by single year of age for each of the 21 multi-member wards in Glasgow based on the 2011 Census outcomes. Age is dreived from the date of birth question and it is the person's age as at when the cenus was conducted on the 27th of March 2011. For more information on the source metadata please click here Data supplied by Scotland Census 2011 which is run by the National Records of Scotland (c) Crown copyright 2014. Licence: None

Abstract

Censuses are principal means of collecting basic population and housing statistics required for social and economic development, policy interventions, their implementation and evaluation. The Post-Apartheid South African government has conducted three Censuses, in 1996, 2001 and 2011.

Geographic coverage

The South African Census 2011 has national coverage.

Analysis unit

Households and individuals

Universe

The South African Census 2011 covered every person present in South Africa on Census Night, 9-31 October 2011 including all de jure household members and residents of institutions.

Kind of data

Census/enumeration data

Sampling procedure

The sampling frame for the PES was the complete list of Census 2011 EAs, amounting to 103 576 EAs. The primary sampling units (PSUs) were the Census EAs. The principle for selecting the PES sample is that the EA boundaries for sampled EAs should have well defined boundaries, and these boundaries should correspond with those of Census EAs to allow for item-by-item comparison between the Census and PES records. The stratification and sampling process followed will allow for the provision of estimates at national, provincial, urban (geography type = urban) and non-urban (geography type = farm and traditional) levels, but estimates will only be reliable at national and provincial levels. The sample of 600 EAs was selected and allocated to the provinces based on expected standard errors which were based on those obtained in PES 2001. Populations in institutions (other than Workers' Hostels), floating and homeless individuals were excluded from the PES sample.

The data files in the dataset include Household, Person, and Mortality files. The 10% sample for the Mortality data file was sampled separately and is not the same as the 10% sample for Household file and Person file.

Mode of data collection

Face-to-face

Research instrument

Three sets of questionnaires were developed for Census 2011: 1. Questionnaire A - the household questionnaire - administed to the population in a household set-up including those households that were found within an institution, such as staff residences 2. Questionnaire B - the population in transit (departing) and those on holiday on reference night (9/10 October 2011). The homeless were also enumerated using this set of questions 3. Questionnaire C - the institutions questionnaire administered to the population in collective living quarters (people who spent census night 9/10 October 2011 at the institution)

A Post-Enumeration Survey was carried out after the census, which used a PES questionnaire.

Sampling error estimates

Comparison of Census 2011 with previous Censuses requires alignment of the data to 2011 municipal boundaries Questions on disability asked in former censuses were replaced in census 2011 with General health and functioning questions. Misreporting on general health and functioning for children younger than five years means data for this variable are only profiled for persons five years and older.

Data appraisal

The dataset does not have a code list for the “geotype” variable which has 3 values (1,2,3).

Abstract

National population and housing census 2011 (NPHC2011), marks a hundred years of census taking in Nepal. Nepal has been conducting population censuses almost decennially and the census 2011 is the eleventh. The first population census was conducted in 1911 A.D. (1968 B.S.). However, the census conducted in 1952/54 is considered to be the first modern census of Nepal introducing internationally comparable concepts, definitions and classifications. Computer processing was introduced for the first time in 1971 census using IBM 1401. NPHC 2011 carries special features of having scientific questionnaires, detailed EA maps for urban and Village Development Committees (VDC) maps for rural areas, ever most inclusive field staff, extensive publicity, independent observance by civil society, most economic operation based on domestic resources and most reliable data processing.

Geographic coverage

National

Analysis unit

• Household;
• Individual.

Kind of data

Census/enumeration data [cen]

Mode of data collection

Face-to-face [f2f]

Research instrument

Census questionnaires (Listing form, Individual form-1, Individual form-2), enumeration and other manuals, EA maps were major tools used to conduct field enumeration. Complete list of households was prepared during May and June 2011, a month before the main census. Listing schedule contains questions on number of house, households, household members by sex, agricultural land operated and livestock owned by households and operation of small scale nonagricultural activities. Individual Form-1 contains questions on types of house, household facilities/assets, ownership of the house or land of female members of the household, mortality and its causes and details of absent members of households. Also, included in the form-1 are name, surname, relationship to head, sex, age, caste/ethnicity, marital status and age at first marriage, religion, mother tongue and second language, citizenship, type of disability, literacy and level of education. However, questions on migration, fertility, labour force, occupation, industry, employment status and living arrangement of children (under the age 16) were asked under form-2 to every eighth household selected systematically.

Cleaning operations

Keeping in mind the quality of the data processing operation and the capacity of CBS to undertake, it has been decided to source out the operation as it was done in 2001 census. Nevertheless, processing site and the computers were provided to the contractor so that both quality and confidentiality lie strictly under the control of CBS. Manuals of coding, editing and key entry operation were prepared, training and key entry operation were monitored and supervised by the core team of the CBS. Despite delay in awarding the contract, the whole operation was completed in six months from the date the contract was signed. Approximately, six hundred processing staff plus experts were engaged in coding, editing, key entry operation and verification.

CSPro, an integrated software developed for data entry, editing, verification and tabulation by US Bureau of Census was used for data processing (Key entry, editing and verification). However, CSPro, SPSS and STATA are used for tabulations. Range and consistency checks were done thoroughly during the processing operation. The captured data were further cleaned with the assistance of international experts. New classifications of occupation and industry were prepared based on ISOC and ISIC (Rev. 4). Similarly, classifications of caste/ethnicity, religion and language were prepared based on the recommendations of the academicians and subject matter specialists.

This analysis looks at older people (aged 65 and over) who were usually resident in England and Wales and who were living at a different address one year prior to the 2011 Census. This was based on Census Question 21, which asked ‘One year ago, what was your usual address?’ Source agency: Office for National Statistics Designation: National Statistics Language: English Alternative title: Census Analysis

analyze the current population survey (cps) annual social and economic supplement (asec) with r the annual march cps-asec has been supplying the statistics for the census bureau's report on income, poverty, and health insurance coverage since 1948. wow. the us census bureau and the bureau of labor statistics ( bls) tag-team on this one. until the american community survey (acs) hit the scene in the early aughts (2000s), the current population survey had the largest sample size of all the annual general demographic data sets outside of the decennial census - about two hundred thousand respondents. this provides enough sample to conduct state- and a few large metro area-level analyses. your sample size will vanish if you start investigating subgroups b y state - consider pooling multiple years. county-level is a no-no. despite the american community survey's larger size, the cps-asec contains many more variables related to employment, sources of income, and insurance - and can be trended back to harry truman's presidency. aside from questions specifically asked about an annual experience (like income), many of the questions in this march data set should be t reated as point-in-time statistics. cps-asec generalizes to the united states non-institutional, non-active duty military population. the national bureau of economic research (nber) provides sas, spss, and stata importation scripts to create a rectangular file (rectangular data means only person-level records; household- and family-level information gets attached to each person). to import these files into r, the parse.SAScii function uses nber's sas code to determine how to import the fixed-width file, then RSQLite to put everything into a schnazzy database. you can try reading through the nber march 2012 sas importation code yourself, but it's a bit of a proc freak show. this new github repository contains three scripts: 2005-2012 asec - download all microdata.R down load the fixed-width file containing household, family, and person records import by separating this file into three tables, then merge 'em together at the person-level download the fixed-width file containing the person-level replicate weights merge the rectangular person-level file with the replicate weights, then store it in a sql database create a new variable - one - in the data table 2012 asec - analysis examples.R connect to the sql database created by the 'download all microdata' progr am create the complex sample survey object, using the replicate weights perform a boatload of analysis examples replicate census estimates - 2011.R connect to the sql database created by the 'download all microdata' program create the complex sample survey object, using the replicate weights match the sas output shown in the png file below 2011 asec replicate weight sas output.png statistic and standard error generated from the replicate-weighted example sas script contained in this census-provided person replicate weights usage instructions document. click here to view these three scripts for more detail about the current population survey - annual social and economic supplement (cps-asec), visit: the census bureau's current population survey page the bureau of labor statistics' current population survey page the current population survey's wikipedia article notes: interviews are conducted in march about experiences during the previous year. the file labeled 2012 includes information (income, work experience, health insurance) pertaining to 2011. when you use the current populat ion survey to talk about america, subract a year from the data file name. as of the 2010 file (the interview focusing on america during 2009), the cps-asec contains exciting new medical out-of-pocket spending variables most useful for supplemental (medical spending-adjusted) poverty research. confidential to sas, spss, stata, sudaan users: why are you still rubbing two sticks together after we've invented the butane lighter? time to transition to r. :D

Abstract

The Census of Agriculture & Fisheries (AGC 2011) is a national government operation geared towards the collection and compilation of statistics in the agriculture sector of the country. The collected data will constitute the bases from which policymakers and planners will formulate plans for the country's development.

The first Census of Agriculture (CoA) in the Cook Islands was conducted in 1988 and the second in 2000. Both censuses were supported technically by FAO. The Cook Islands also has a long history of population census taking at 5-yearly intervals in years ending in 1 and 6. Traditionally the Census of Population and Dwellings (CoPD) has included questions on agricultural activity at the household level, types of crops grown, livestock numbers, farm machinery and involvement in fishing and pearl farming activities. Section 3 of this report looks at data collected in the CoPD 2011 related to agricultural, fishing and pearl farming activities

Geographic coverage

National coverage.

Analysis unit

Household; Holding; Parcel; Individual.

Universe

The census covered all households, agricultural operators, agricultural establishments, fishing operators and pearl farmers.

Kind of data

Census/enumeration data [cen]

Mode of data collection

Face-to-face [f2f]

Research instrument

The census of population and dwellings had 4 categories of agricultural activity, namely: subsistence only, commercial only, subsistence and commercial and no agriculture. For those engaged in agricultural activity a further breakdown was collected, namely: vegetables, fruit, flowers and other. The census of agriculture also had 4 categories but for crop growing only, namely, non-agricultural, minor agricultural, subsistence and commercial. The differences in these classifications and the types of agriculture included make comparisons difficult, however, it is useful to evaluate the two sets of data and draw conclusions as to the extent of agricultural activity in the cook islands from these two sources.

The questionnaires used for the census of agriculture 2000 and the census of population and dwellings 2006, related to agriculture, were reviewed and efforts made to avoid duplication. In particular, the question on the numbers of livestock kept by the household was dropped from the census of population and dwellings as this data was being collected in the census of agriculture. Likewise, information on machinery and equipment was dropped from the census of agriculture as this was being collected in the census of population and dwelling. Questions on the extent of involvement in agricultural activity at the household level were maintained in both censuses as was the extent of involvement in fishing and pearl farming. This provided a useful coverage check for the census of agriculture, in particular, although it was noted that there were definitional differences between the two censuses especially related to flower cultivation which was considered an agricultural activity in the census of population and dwellings but not in the census of agriculture. At the individual level, data on labour inputs was recorded in the census of agriculture by age and sex but other data at the individual level has then to be obtained through linkages to the census of population and dwellings through the person and household number.

The household questionnaire was administered in each household, which collected various information on levels of agricultural activity, holdings detail (including name of operator, total area, number of separate parcels, location), crops currently growing and/or harvested (including crops currently growing, total area, number of plants,crops planted and/or harvested, total area, number of plants), proportion of income from agriculture, loans for agriculture purposes, fertilizers, agricultural chemicals, improved varieties, other selected activities during the last 12 months (including bee keeping, hydroponic, floriculture, handicrafts), traditional methods on food storage and planting, travelling with locally grown food, water usage

In addition to a household questionnaire, questions were administered in each household for holding which collected various information on holding iidentification, parcel details during the lasts 12 months (including location, area, land tenure, land use, months used), scattered plants/trees (including number of plants), labour input for persons 15 years and over working during the last month (including sex, age, status, type, average hours worked per week, wages per month, benefits and other paid job)

In addition to a holding questionnaire, questions were administered for parcels which collected various information (during the last 12 months) on plot details (including proportion to parcel area, crops grown, method of planting, number of plants and proportion for sale), crops planted and harvested (including area harvested, number of plants and proportion for sale)

In addition to a household questionnaire, questions were administered in each household for livestock which collected various information on type and number of livestock, type of operation, nature of disposal during the last 12 months (including kind of livestock, number disposed (including home use, feast/gifts, sold, slaughtered, live)

In addition to a household questionnaire, questions were administered in each household for fishing which collected various information on household members engaged, main purpose of fishing activity, household members (including average hours spent per week), details of fishing activities (including forms of fishing, number of people fishing, location, average number of fishing trips, average hours per fishing trip), boat details (including type of boat, length, engine), proportion of fish caught/collected and sold, proportion consumed

In addition to a household questionnaire, questions were administered in each household for pearl farming which collected various information (during the last 12 months) on farming details (including farm lines, spat collector lines, spat details, number of farm shells, labour input (including person number, sex, age, status, type, average hours worked per week, wages per month, benefits received, other paid job) , boat operation (including times used per week), type of equipment and facility, number of times per week, number owned, hired, borrowed), shelling details, proportion of income, loan details

The questionnnaires, that were developed in English, contain was divided into 5 forms: -Household Form: Levels of agricultural activity, List of agricultural holdings, Crops, Income from agricultural activities, Loans, Fertilizers, Other relevant questions. -Holding Form: Parcel details, Scattered plants/trees, Labour inputs. -Parcel Form: Number of sepearate plots, Plot details, Crops. -Livestock Form: Livestock details, Type of operation, Nature of disposal. -Fishing & Pearl Farming Form: Fisheries activities details, Pearl farm information, Labour inputs, Boats and other equipment used, Other relevant information.

Cleaning operations

The length and complexity of the census of agriculture forms made the exercise much more time consuming and virtually all records had to be edited. The data capture and data cleaning exercise for the census of agriculture took the best part of 12 months, including the adjustments following the re-enumeration of Aitutaki. Tabulation also proved to be challenging because of the need for considerable internal computation of areas and numbers of plants. The final database was then split up into a number of smaller databases designed for each set of tables. The tabulation was done using Microsoft EXCEL and ACCESS

In interpreting the results of the census of agriculture, account needs to be taken of the fact that households classified as having no agricultural or fishing activities in the census of population and dwellings were excluded from the census of agriculture, especially on Rarotonga. Other definitional differences between the two censuses should also be noted. The census of population and dwellings defined agricultural activity as crops, livestock and floriculture whereas the ensus of agriculture definition was primarily crops. Livestock and poultry raising was treated separately in the census of agriculture and flower growing was only included in the census of agriculture if it was a commercial activity or was carried out in conjunction with food crop activities.

Abstract

The Census provides a unique source of detailed demographic, social and economic data relating to the entire population at a single point in time. The most fundamental questions it will answer concern the size and distribution of the entire population, the extent to which men and women participate in the economy, and the nature of housing and household facilities.

Our country is constantly changing and information collected will allow policy planners to measure the developments of our society and to make decisions about future needs of our communities. Emphasis for the CPD is on renewable energy. Government has set itself policy goals that by 2015, 50 percent of Cook Islands electricity demand will be provided by renewable energy and 100 percent in 2020. Culture has also been identified as a priority of Government.

The topic content of the 2011 Census has been driven principally by the demands and requirements of users of census statistics, the evaluation of the 2006 Census, and the priorities of the Government as stated in its manifesto, and the advice and guidance of organisations with experience of similar operations. These have been determined by extensive consultations with various Ministries of government and non government organizations (NGO).

The topics proposed for the census are those most needed by the major users of census information and questions have been devised to produce reliable and accurate data. In each case, no other comparable and accessible source of the information is available in combination with other items in the census.

In assessing which topics should be included in the census, Statistics Office has had to consider a number of factors. The criteria for evaluating the strength of users' requirements for information were that:

· there should be a clearly demonstrated and significant need · the information collected was of major national importance · users' requirements could not adequately be met by information from other sources · there should be a requirement for multivariate analysis (that is the ability to cross-analyze one variable against other), and · there should be consideration of the ability for comparison with the 2006 Census wherever possible

Geographic coverage

National coverage.

Analysis unit

-Household -Individual.

Universe

A Dwelling Questionnaire must be completed for every occupied dwelling as at midnight on Census Night. A Personal Questionnaire must be completed for each and every man, woman and child alive at midnight on Census Night within the geographical boundaries of the Cook Islands, excluding those persons on foreign vessels, yachts and aircraft flying through or stopping temporarily (transit).

Kind of data

Census/enumeration data [cen]

Mode of data collection

Face-to-face [f2f]

Research instrument

The questionnaire which was published in English, can be found as External Resources.

The questionnaire of the early Cook Islands censuses was limited; they consisted oh head counts only. With the passage of time, the topics covered by the questionnaires expanded. Gradually, questions on sex, age, marital status, religion, education, employment, etc have been included. Questions on unpaid work and income earned were included for the first time in the 1996 Census. In the 2011 Census, questions on renewable energy and culture was included.

The questionnaire of the 2011 Census of Cook Islands is divided into 2 main forms: -Dwelling form: which covers topics like: Household characteristics, water supply, energy, toilet, tradition, communication & technology, waste management, involvment in agriculture, fishing, farming, equipment, transport. -Personal form: which covers topics like: Individual characteristics, disability, literacy and language, information & technology, education, economic activity, income, narcotics, cultural activities and fertility.

SELECTION OF TOPICS AND QUESTIONS: The topic content of the 2011 Census has been driven principally by the demands and requirements of users of census statistics, the evaluation of the 2006 Census, and the priority of government as stated in this Governments Manifesto, and the advice and guidance of organizations with experience of similar operations. These have been determined by extensive consultation with various Ministries of government and NGO's. Emphasis for this Census was on Renewable Energy and Cultural Statistics. Government had set itself a policy goal that 50 percent of its electricity demands to be provided by renewable energy in 2015 and 100 percent in 2020.

The 2011 Census questionnaire is designed to be machine readable that is questionnaires will be scanned.

The Australian Census Longitudinal Dataset (ACLD) brings together a 5% sample from the 2006 Census with records from the 2011 Census to create a research tool for exploring how Australian society is changing over time. In taking a longitudinal view of Australians, the ACLD may uncover new insights into the dynamics and transitions that drive social and economic change over time, conveying how these vary for diverse population groups and geographies. It is envisaged that the 2016 and successive Censuses will be added in the future, as well as administrative data sets. The ACLD is released in ABS TableBuilder and as a microdata product in the ABS Data Laboratory.

The Census of Population and Housing is conducted every five years and aims to measure accurately the number of people and dwellings in Australia on Census Night.

Microdata products are the most detailed information available from a Census or survey and are generally the responses to individual questions on the questionnaire. They also include derived data from answers to two or more questions and are released with the approval of the Australian Statistician. The following microdata products are available for this longitudinal dataset: •ACLD in TableBuilder - an online tool for creating tables and graphs. •ACLD in ABS Data Laboratory (ABSDL) - for in-depth analysis using a range of statistical software packages.

The Annual Population Survey (APS) is a major survey series, which aims to provide data that can produce reliable estimates at local authority level. Key topics covered in the survey include education, employment, health and ethnicity. The APS comprises key variables from the Labour Force Survey (LFS) (held at the UK Data Archive under GN 33246), all of its associated LFS boosts and the APS boost. Thus, the APS combines results from five different sources: the LFS (waves 1 and 5); the English Local Labour Force Survey (LLFS), the Welsh Labour Force Survey (WLFS), the Scottish Labour Force Survey (SLFS) and the Annual Population Survey Boost Sample (APS(B) - however, this ceased to exist at the end of December 2005, so APS data from January 2006 onwards will contain all the above data apart from APS(B)). Users should note that the LLFS, WLFS, SLFS and APS(B) are not held separately at the UK Data Archive. For further detailed information about methodology, users should consult the Labour Force Survey User Guide, selected volumes of which have been included with the APS documentation for reference purposes (see 'Documentation' table below).

The APS aims to provide enhanced annual data for England, covering a target sample of at least 510 economically active persons for each Unitary Authority (UA)/Local Authority District (LAD) and at least 450 in each Greater London Borough. In combination with local LFS boost samples such as the WLFS and SLFS, the survey provides estimates for a range of indicators down to Local Education Authority (LEA) level across the United Kingdom.

APS Well-Being data
Since April 2011, the APS has included questions about personal and subjective well-being. The responses to these questions have been made available as annual sub-sets to the APS Person level files. It is important to note that the size of the achieved sample of the well-being questions within the dataset is approximately 165,000 people. This reduction is due to the well-being questions being only asked of persons aged 16 and above, who gave a personal interview and proxy answers are not accepted. As a result some caution should be used when using analysis of responses to well-being questions at detailed geography areas and also in relation to any other variables where respondent numbers are relatively small. It is recommended that for lower level geography analysis that the variable UACNTY09 is used.

As well as annual datasets, three-year pooled datasets are available. When combining multiple APS datasets together, it is important to account for the rotational design of the APS and ensure that no person appears more than once in the multiple year dataset. This is because the well-being datasets are not designed to be longitudinal e.g. they are not designed to track individuals over time/be used for longitudinal analysis. They are instead cross-sectional, and are designed to use a cross-section of the population to make inferences about the whole population. For this reason, the three-year dataset has been designed to include only a selection of the cases from the individual year APS datasets, chosen in such a way that no individuals are included more than once, and the cases included are approximately equally spread across the three years. Further information is available in the 'Documentation' section below.

Secure Access APS Well-Being data
Secure Access datasets for the APS Well-Being include additional variables not included in either the standard End User Licence (EUL) versions (see under GN 33357) or the Special Licence (SL) access versions (see under GN 33376). Extra variables that typically can be found in the Secure Access version but not in the EUL or SL versions relate to:

• geography, including:
  • Postcodes
  • Census Area Statistics (CAS) Wards
  • Census Output Areas
  • Nomenclature of Units for Territorial Statistics (NUTS) level 2 and 3 areas
  • Lower and Middle Layer Super Output Areas
  • Travel to Work Areas
  • Unitary authority / Local Authority District of place of work (main job)
  • region of place of work for first and second jobs
• qualifications, education and training including level of highest qualification, qualifications from Government schemes, qualifications related to work, qualifications from school, qualifications from university of college and qualifications gained from outside the UK
• detailed ethnic group for Scottish respondents
• detailed religious denomination for Northern Irish respondents
• length health problem has limited activity
• learning difficulty or learning disability
• occupation in apprenticeship or second job
• number of bedrooms
• number of dependent children in household aged under 19

Prospective users of the Secure Access version of the APS Well-Being will need to fulfil additional requirements, commencing with the completion of an extra application form to demonstrate to the data owners exactly why they need access to the extra, more detailed variables, in order to obtain permission to use that version. Secure Access data users must also complete face-to-face training and agree to the Secure Access User Agreement and Licence Compliance Policy (see 'Access' section below). Therefore, users are encouraged to download and inspect the EUL version of the data prior to ordering the Secure Access (or SL) version. Further details and links to all APS studies available from the UK Data Archive can be found via the APS Key Data series webpage.

APS Well-Being Datasets: Information, July 2016
From 2012-2015, the ONS published separate APS datasets aimed at providing initial estimates of subjective well-being, based on the Integrated Household Survey. In 2015 these were discontinued. A separate set of well-being variables and a corresponding weighting variable have been added to the April-March APS person datasets from A11M12 onwards. Users should no longer use the bespoke well-being datasets (SNs 6994, 6999, 7091, 7092, 7364, 7365, 7565, 7566 and 7961, but should now use the variables included on the April-March APS person datasets instead. Further information on the transition can be found on the Personal well-being in the UK: 2015 to 2016

Documentation and coding frames
The APS is compiled from variables present in the LFS. For variable and value labelling and coding frames that are not included either in the data or in the current APS documentation (e.g. coding frames for education, industrial and geographic variables, which are held in LFS User Guide Vol.5, Classifications), users are advised to consult the latest versions of the LFS User Guides, which are available from the ONS Labour Force Survey - User Guidance webpages.

May 2018 Update
Due to a change in the Travel-to-Work Area coding structure from 2001 to 2011, the variable TTWA9D has been relabelled in the pooled data file for 2012-2015.

Abstract

The 2011 Trinidad and Tobago Population and Housing Census was conducted by the Central Statistical Office of Trinidad and Tobago (CSOTT) during the period 9th January -31st May 2011. Trinidad and Tobago has maintained an unbroken tradition of conducting decennial Censuses dating back to 1851. The census was originally scheduled for 16th May - 30th June 2010, but was postponed when Parliament was prorogued before the Census Order – the legal authority for the conduct of the Census – was passed.

The 2011 Population and Housing Census was conducted as part of the CARICOM Secretariat’s regionally co-ordinated approach to census taking for the 2010 Round of Population and Housing Censuses. The Central Statistical Office of Trinidad and Tobago has actively participated as a member of the Regional Census Co-ordinating Committee (RCCC) of CARICOM, in the formulation of the regional strategy to promote the use of uniform concepts and definitions and a common core of questions for the purpose of producing comparable, high-quality data, which can be useful for monitoring social and demographic developments across the region.

Geographic coverage

National

Analysis unit

• Household;
• Individual.

Universe

Two population totals are provided: the De Facto Count of the Population and the De Jure Count of the Population of Trinidad and Tobago.

Kind of data

Census/enumeration data [cen]

Sampling procedure

The difficulties in enumerating crime hotspots and gated communities distributed throughout Trinidad and Tobago, led to the extension of the field enumeration exercise.

Mode of data collection

Face-to-face [f2f]

Research instrument

The Census Questionnaire included 61 questions organized under 13 sections. The Census Demographic Report covers information collated from the following sections: Characteristics, Internal Migration, Education, Marital Status, Fertility, and International Migration. Subsequent volumes in the series will report on the other sections such as Disability, Chronic Illness, Health, Economic Activity, Information and Communication Technology and Housing.

Cleaning operations

This time around, the CSO employed Scanning Technology using Cardiff Teleform Application Software, instead of the method of direct data entry, which was used in the 2000 Census. The CSO acquired expertise in the use of scanning technology through its collaboration with the FAO for the 2004 Agriculture Census. The Data processing of the 450 000 questionnaires collected was undertaken by a Data Processing team consisting of an Information Technology Specialist, Database Administrator, Network Specialist, Network Technician, Scanning Supervisors, Verifier Supervisors, Scanning Operators Data Verifiers and Data-entry Staff.

Response rate

The 2011 census achieved 89% response rate.

Abstract

The 2011 Mauritius Housing & Population Census will be carried out by the Central Statistics Office in two distinct rounds: the Housing Census from 31 January 2011 to June 2011 followed by the Population Census from 20 June to 31 July 2011 in respect of all persons alive on the night of 3 - 4 July 2011. The main objective of the Housing and Population census is to provide up-to-date and disaggregated data on the housing conditions, the spatial distribution, and the demographic and socio-economic characteristics of the Mauritian population.

Geographic coverage

National

Analysis unit

• Household;
• Indivudual.

Universe

The Housing Census will enumerate all buildings, housing units, households, commercial and industrial establishments, hotels and boarding houses as well as fruit trees of bearing age on residential premises.

The Population Census will enumerate all persons present on census night in all households and communal establishments, as well as usual residents who are away on census night.

Housing and population enumerations will be conducted in the islands of Mauritius, Rodrigues and Agalega.

Kind of data

Census/enumeration data [cen]

Sampling procedure

Census 2011, like the four previous ones, was taken in two distinct rounds: the Housing Census followed by the Population Census four months later. This enumeration procedure was adopted in order to obtain at the Housing Census a list of names and addresses of heads of households which served as frame for the Population Census.

Mode of data collection

Face-to-face [f2f]

Research instrument

4.1 Questionnaire design The questionnaire type, format and contents were determined on the basis of the following factors:

Data to be collected Data collected were in line with UN recommendations and, in addition, catered for local data needs.

Method of enumeration For Census 2011, the questionnaires were completed by enumerators who carried out field interviews.

Data capture and processing techniques The office used scanning and recognition technology for census data capture directly from the questionnaires.

4.2 Contents of questionnaire The questionnaire contents were determined as follows: (i) The data needs of main stakeholders from Government Ministries and Departments were considered. As from 2008, heads of Government Ministries and Departments were invited via a circular letter to submit their requirements for demographic, social and economic data considered essential for administration, planning and policy-making and which could be collected at the census. Topics were retained after considering: - their usefulness to the country; - the cost for data collection and processing - where it is possible by other means to obtain satisfactory information more cheaply, the topic was not selected; and - their suitability for data collection at a Census - sensitive and controversial issues as well as questions that are too complicated or difficult for the average respondent to answer were avoided. (ii) The concepts and questions used for the previous census were examined for relevance and only those found relevant were kept. (iii) The latest “Principles and Recommendations for Population and Housing Censuses” were reviewed to determine whether to add questions or to modify existing questions. (iv) The questions thus arrived at were tested during a pilot census conducted in September 2010. In the light of observations made on the field, some changes were made to the wording and sequence of the questions and a final set of questions adopted. 4.2.1 The Housing Census questionnaire The Housing Census questionnaire covered all topics and items covered at Census 2000; some new items were added for the reasons given in the column “Remarks”.

The questionnaire was designed to cover 1 housing unit, up to two households, up to three planters and 1 commercial/industrial establishment, guest house or tourist residence. More than one questionnaire was used in other cases.

4.2.2 The Population Census questionnaire The 2011 Population Census questionnaire included the topics covered at the 2000 Population Census except that on income. Questions were added on National Identity number of each person as well as on residence for the reasons mentioned in the column “Remarks”.

4.3 Questionnaire layout and size The layout and design of response areas was done to ensure optimum conditions for data capture through scanning and recognition technology. The layout was also influenced by the cost (the number of pages had to be kept to a minimum to cut down on paper, printing and scanning costs) while at the same time ensuring ease of recording the answers on the field.

Cleaning operations

The quality of information collected depends not only on the training of field workers, but also on the day-to-day control and supervision of the fieldwork. Supervisors had to accompany each of their Enumerators in the first visits to ensure that interviews were done according to instructions given and that all concepts were clearly understood. Surprise and pre-arranged field checks as well as re-interviews also helped to increase the reliability of the information collected. Furthermore, Supervisors had to check all completed questionnaires at the early stage of enumeration and later a sample of the completed questionnaires to ensure that the quality of work was satisfactory. Meetings were held regularly to take stock of the field situation and to solve problems met on the field.

All supervisory staff had to record their field activities in provided diaries. The day-today record outlined the activities carried out, the dates and the places at which the activities were carried out, problems encountered and remedial actions taken. The day-to-day recording of activities allowed supervisory staff to follow the progress of work and to assess the performance of each and every staff working under their supervision. Furthermore, it ensured that supervisory control prevailed all along the fieldwork.

The Census 2011 is the 15th National census survey conducted by the Census Organization of India. Mr. C. Chandramouli is the Commissioner & Registrar General of the Indian 2011 Census. The 2011 Indian National Census has been conducted in 2 phases - house listing and population. The national census survey covered all the 28 states of the country and 7 Union territories including 640 districts, 497 cities, 5767 tehsils & over 6 lakh villages. Census demographic data contains information like Households, Population enumeration, Literacy, Sex ratio, Child sex ratio (0–6 age group), etc.Source links for the Data are given below:Census of India, 2011This web layer is offered by Esri India, for ArcGIS Online subscribers, If you have any questions or comments, please let us know via content@esri.in.

Abstract copyright UK Data Service and data collection copyright owner.The UK censuses took place on 27 March 2011. They were run by the Northern Ireland Statistics & Research Agency (NISRA), National Records of Scotland (NRS), and the Office for National Statistics (ONS) for both England and Wales. The UK comprises the countries of England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.Statistics from the UK censuses help paint a picture of the nation and how we live. They provide a detailed snapshot of the population and its characteristics and underpin funding allocation to provide public services. This is the home for all UK census data. Census flow data involve flows of individuals in the UK between origins and destinations. These flows are either the residential migrations of individuals from one place of usual residence to another, or of commuters making journeys from home to workplace or place of study. These data are derived from the questions on the census form relating to usual place of residence one year ago, and the place of work for the respondent's main job. Flow data are currently available at a range of different spatial scales ranging from Output Areas to Local Authority Districts. Main Topics: The Census Support: Flow Data website facilitates access to the interaction data for members of UK higher and further education institutions. Access is provided through the Web-based Interface to Census Interaction Data (WICID). The 2011 sets currently held include:Census migration datasets: Special Migration Statistics. Migration data at Local Authority District, Ward, and Output Area level.Special Student Statistics: Migration data at Local Authority District, Ward, and Output Area level.Census commuting datasets: Special Workplace Statistics: Commuting data at Local Authority District, Middle-layer Super Output Area, Intermediate Zone (for Scotland), Workplace Zone (for England and Wales), and Output Area level.Census second residence datasets: Special Residence Statistics. Commuting data at Local Authority District, Ward, and Output Area level.Explicit registration is not required for the 2011 Census products that have been released under the Open Government Licence. However, outputs from the 2011 Census classified as 'safeguarded' require users to agree on additional terms and conditions. Access to these datasets is only permitted via Federated Access. The Flow Data website provides two basic routes to the data.WICID is the main route to the flow data. It provides a flexible service to download extracts of data in a variety of forms;the Downloads page allows users to download the original tables as released by ONS.Access data through the WICID Flow Data website. View the Census flow data guide.

Analysis unit

Persons, households, and dwellings

UNITS IDENTIFIED: - Dwellings: yes - Vacant Units: Yes - Households: yes - Individuals: yes - Group quarters: yes

UNIT DESCRIPTIONS: - Dwellings: A room or group of rooms with a separate entrance not accessed through someone else's living quarters. - Households: Consists of one or more persons living together (sleeping most nights of the week) and sharing at least one of the main daily meals. Members are not necessarily related. - Group quarters: Strucutrally separate and independent places of abode intended for habitation by large groups of households or several households and are occuped at the time of the census. This includes hotels, lodging houses, institutions, ships in harbor, and camps.

Universe

All persons present in the country at the Census Moment- citizen or non citizen. A second count of all persons who usually reside in Tranidad and Tobago.

Kind of data

Population and Housing Census [hh/popcen]

Sampling procedure

MICRODATA SOURCE: Central Statistical Office

SAMPLE SIZE (person records): 116917.

SAMPLE DESIGN: Systematic sample of every tenth private dwelling drawn by the Minnesota Population Center from 100% microdata

Mode of data collection

Face-to-face [f2f]

Research instrument

Single census questionnaire containing 61 questions organized under 13 sections.

Abstract

Census of population and housing refers to the entire process of collecting, compiling, evaluating, analyzing, and publishing data about the population and the living quarters in a country. It entails the listing and recording of the characteristics of each individual person and each living quarter as of a specified time and within a specified territory. It is the source of information on the size and distribution of the population as well as its demographic, social, economic, and cultural characteristics. These information are vital for making rational plans and programs for national and local development.

In April 2011, a national census of population and housing was conducted in the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI). It is the 11th census of population to be undertaken in this century since the first census was undertaken in 1920.

The 2011 Census of Population and Housing is designed to take an inventory of the total population and housing units in the RMI and to collect information about their characteristics. The census of population is the source of information on the size and distribution of the population as well as information about the demographic, social, economic and cultural characteristics. The census of housing, on the other hand, provides information on the supply of housing units, their structural characteristics and facilities which have bearing on the maintenance of privacy, health and the development of normal family living conditions. These information are vital for making rational plans and programs for social and economic development.

Geographic coverage

National Coverage.

Universe

Census of the Republic of the Marshall Islands de jure population.

Kind of data

Census/enumeration data [cen]

Sampling procedure

Census - Not Applicable

Sampling deviation

Census - Not Applicable

Mode of data collection

Face-to-face [f2f]

Cleaning operations

Data editing for the 2011 RMI Census used four phases of editing. The first phase of the data editing was the control phase which control clerks checked for completeness of the questionnaire. During this phase, items were verified by contacting the respondents either by phone or by home visit. The countries took advantage of enumerators still on the field to complete any missing information especially those pertaining to the head of the household, education and fertility questions. The second phase of data editing was completed during data entry on items that had responses in places where no responses was expected and vice versa. Any information that was missing or incomplete in the questionnaire was substituted with a special code and keyed into the computer. Other than corrections to age, sex to name association and skip patterns no other information was edited during this phase. The third phase utilized a standardized editing method called dynamic imputation. The method imputes missing or invalid items in the questionnaire with a person in the same geographical region that displays similar characteristics. The method used an approach called top-down to prevent circular and over editing of data. The forth phase was more of a quality control issue and refinements to the data edits. This was normally done with the production of tables and the interaction of subject matter specialist.

Response rate

Census - Not Applicable

Census profiles present information from the 2011 Census of Population for various levels of geography, including provinces and territories, census metropolitan areas, communities and census tracts. Profiles includes characteristics such as population, age, sex, dwellings, families, marital status and language. Aggregate data tables are presented in Beyond 2020 (.ivt) and Excel (.csv) formats. Note: Odesi also contains the National Household Survey, first conducted during the 2011 census cycle. This voluntary, self-administered survey was introduced as a replacement for the long-form census, and contains questions on immigration and ethnocultural diversity, aboriginal peoples, education and labour, mobility and migration, language of work, income, and housing. The National Household survey can be found under the 'Social Surveys' heading.