Abstract

Population and Housing Census of Bhutan 2005 collected data on demographic, eduation, health, migration, household and housing characteristics. It covered the entire country irrespective of human habitation or not and counted all structures, census house, households and people whether Bhutanese or non-Bhutanese residing in the country at a specific point of time. The Census was carried out for two days, 30 and 31 May, 2005. A total of 7500 enumerators, supervisors and administrators were involved.

General Objectives: The 2005 Census seeks to create an inventory of Bhutan's population size, socio-economic information, labour and demographic characteristics.

Specific Objectives: - to obtain an up-to date count of the population size, by age and sex - to obtain geographic distribution of the population by demographic and socio-economic characteristics - to provide frames for surveys and other statistical activities - to gather information about migration and fertility

Salient features of a census: 1. The population census forms an integral part of a country’s National Statistical System. 2. The census provides valuable benchmark data on a wide range of characteristics, a frame for statistical survey and data to compile a variety of social and economic indicators. These indicators must be comparable between areas within as well as with that of other countries. 3. The census provides the demographic, housing, social and economic data not provided by population registers. 4. Most importantly a census provides data at the smallest area level like a village. Extensive and detailed cross-classification is possible. This is not possible in a sample survey. 5. The population census has a legitimate methodology, which is acceptable internationally.

Geographic coverage

National, District (Dzongkhag), Sub-district (Gewogs), Urban (or Rural) areas.

Analysis unit

Individuals, Households, Gewogs, Dzongkhags, National

Universe

The Census covered all de facto household members. It covered the entire country irrespective of human habitation or not and counted all structures, census house, households and people whether Bhutanese or non-Bhutanese residing in the country at a Census Night ( Midngiht of 30 May)

Kind of data

Census/enumeration data [cen]

Sampling procedure

Not Applicable

Mode of data collection

Face-to-face [f2f]

Research instrument

To develop the census questionnaires, consultative meetings were conducted with all ministries. This was followed by a workshop for all sector heads to finalise the contents of the census questionnaires. Necessary changes were incorporated into the census questionnaires based on the outcome of the workshops and consultative meetings. The questionnaires were pre-tested in the three regions of the country. After making all necessary changes the forms were printed in adequate numbers.

Form PHCB - 2A - Household List Update: This section collects data on village code, structure number, census house number, use of census house, serial number of household, name of household head, sex and age with geographical codes. Form PHCB - 2B - Household Members List: This section collects information on household members, relationship, sex, age, member status, members absent and duration absent. Form PHCB -2C - Individual Member Details: This section has three parts. Part A collects information on general demographic characteristics and migration. Part B collects information on education and employment and Part C collects information on fertiliy of women age 15-49 years. Form PHCB - 2D - Household Informamtion: This section has two parts. Part A collects information on housing conditions and facilities. Part B collects information on particulars of the deceased in the past twelve months.

Cleaning operations

Data editing was done in several stages. The first editing of data was done by the field supervisors and then followed by the manual editing at the dzongkhag level immediately after the field operation. The final manual editing was done at the centre by 20 Dzongkhag Statistical Officers, 1 Registration Officer and 28 graduates who were trained and deployed on temporary basis for three months.

Response rate

100% response rate.

Note: The Royal Government of Bhutan declared 30 May - 31 May, 2005, as public holidays.

Sampling error estimates

Since PHCB, 2005 involved complete enumeration of respondents, Sampling procedures were not applicable thus sampling errors were not computed.

Data appraisal

Standard tables and graphs were generated to assess the data reliablity. This includes the computation of population pyramid, grapha of male and female population by single years of age, age and sex structure, age distribution of the household population.

Abstract

Population and Housing Census of Bhutan 2005 collected data on demographic, education, health, migration, household and housing characteristics. It covered the entire country irrespective of human habitation or not and counted all structures, census house, households and people whether Bhutanese or non-Bhutanese residing in the country at a specific point of time. The Census was carried out for two days, 30 and 31 May, 2005. A total of 7500 enumerators, supervisors and administrators were involved.

General Objective The 2005 Census seeks to create an inventory of Bhutan's population size, socio-economic information, labour and demographic characteristics.

Specific Objectives: - to obtain an up-to date count of the population size, by age and sex - to obtain geographic distribution of the population by demographic and socio-economic characteristics - to provide frames for surveys and other statistical activities - to gather information about migration and fertility

Salient features of a census: 1. The population census forms an integral part of a country’s National Statistical System. 2. The census provides valuable benchmark data on a wide range of characteristics, a frame for statistical survey and data to compile a variety of social and economic indicators. These indicators must be comparable between areas within as well as with that of other countries. 3. The census provides the demographic, housing, social and economic data not provided by population registers. 4. Most importantly a census provides data at the smallest area level like a village. Extensive and detailed cross-classification is possible. This is not possible in a sample survey. 5. The population census has a legitimate methodology, which is acceptable internationally.

Geographic coverage

National

Analysis unit

Households, household members

Universe

The Census covered all de facto household members. It covered the entire country irrespective of human habitation or not and counted all structures, census house, households and people whether Bhutanese or non-Bhutanese residing in the country at a Census Night (Midnight of 30 May).

Kind of data

Census/enumeration data [cen]

Sampling procedure

Not Applicable

Mode of data collection

Face-to-face [f2f]

Research instrument

To develop the census questionnaires, consultative meetings were conducted with all ministries. This was followed by a workshop for all sector heads to finalise the contents of the census questionnaires. Necessary changes were incorporated into the census questionnaires based on the outcome of the workshops and consultative meetings. The questionnaires were pre-tested in the three regions of the country. After making all necessary changes the forms were printed in adequate numbers.

Form PHCB - 2A - Household List Update: This section collects data on village code, structure number, census house number, use of census house, serial number of household, name of household head, sex and age with geographical codes.

Form PHCB - 2B - Household Members List: This section collects information on household members, relationship, sex, age, member status, members absent and duration absent.

Form PHCB -2C - Individual Member Details: This section has three parts. Part A collects information on general demographic characteristics and migration. Part B collects information on education and employment and Part C collects information on fertility of women age 15-49 years.

Form PHCB - 2D - Household Information: This section has two parts. Part A collects information on housing conditions and facilities. Part B collects information on particulars of the deceased in the past twelve months.

Cleaning operations

Data editing was done in several stages. The first editing of data was done by the field supervisors and then followed by the manual editing at the dzongkhag level immediately after the field operation. The final manual editing was done at the centre by 20 Dzongkhag Statistical Officers, 1 Registration Officer and 28 graduates who were trained and deployed on temporary basis for three months.

Response rate

100% response rate.

Note: The Royal Government of Bhutan declared 30 May - 31 May, 2005, as public holidays.

Sampling error estimates

Since PHCB, 2005 involved complete enumeration of respondents, Sampling procedures were not applicable thus sampling errors were not computed.

Data appraisal

Standard tables and graphs were generated to assess the data reliability. This includes the computation of population pyramid, graphs of male and female population by single years of age, age and sex structure, age distribution of the household population.