Census 2011 census in brief statistics south africa. They can then select the geographic boundary they are interested in and access all of the 2011 census tables that have been produced for that area. This is a zipped folder containing shape files and geographic database files for cape town for the south african population census 2011. This is a list of place and their codes for in the sa. Census 2011 was the third democratic census to be conducted in south africa. Profile 2 older and younger an age profile of ireland. Abstract datafirst has been provided with additional gis data for cape town from the city of cape town municipality for. South africa south african census 2011, 10% sample datafirst. They provide a detailed snapshot of the population and its characteristics, and underpin funding allocation to provide public services. Census in south africa south african history online. A new municipality kagisano molopo was established by merging kagisano and molopo. Help us measure open data impact by taking our short survey. It is also imperative that stats sa meet the demands of the users that require small area data.
So to prepare you well for this in this series of static gk, we are providing you important facts of census 2011. The applicability of the south african census 2011 data for. Statistics south africa, 2012 report no 030141 105pp isbn 97806214885 a complete set of stats sa publications is available at stats sa library and the following libraries. While the projected figures arent understandably an exact fit with 2011 census data, the general pattern see. The south african national census of 2011 is the 3rd comprehensive census performed by statistics south. The results were released in october 2007 with the caution that figures must be read with a certain interval of confidence. Statistical release revised statistics south africa. National library of south africa, pretoria division. Undertaking a census is a massive exercise and involves collecting, compiling, and analysing demographic, economic and social data about all persons living in a country. National library of south africa, pretoria division national library of south africa, cape town division.
There are 46 small area population statistics saps. You are invited to submit an application to be registered on the stats sa. The results will provide details about how the country has evolved since the last census in 2001. We hope it will definitely help you for your upcoming exams.
The release last week of the census findings in england and wales has been an excellent opportunity to compare the way in which it was handled, against the launch of the south african census 2011 in october. Statistics south africa, 2016 statistical release p0301 107 pp a complete set of stats sa publications is available at stats sa library and the following libraries. A census of population is the total process collecting compiling evaluating analysing and publishing demographic, economic and social data, at a specific time to all person in a country. The way south africa and the uk released their census data recently showed how far sa has to go to embrace open data, says ray joseph. Census 2011 methodology and highlights of key results statistics south africa. For the first time, a no religion category was added in the 2011 census. A complete set of stats sa publications is available at stats sa library and the. The results of the community survey 2016 were handed over to minister jeff radebe on 30 june 2016. Another may be the census sample survey which was conducted on a random. The muchawaited census 2011 data is set to be released from 30 october 2012, after the results have been handed to president jacob zuma. Census is a process of collecting, compiling, analyzing, evaluating, publishing and disseminating statistical data regarding the population of a country. Census 2011 was the third population and housing count in postapartheid south africa.
Pdf elzbieta golata new paradigm in statistics and population census. The results released based on these data collections are often called statistics. Statistics south africa and the statistics council have defended the accuracy of the results of census 2011, saying they were in line with universally accepted standards and were reached after much consideration. The south african national census of 2011 is the 3rd comprehensive census performed by statistics south africa. This paper reports on the result of work undertaken by statistics south africa statssa to. A new municipality kagisano molopo nw379 was established by merging. This page uses frames, but your browser doesnt support them. For the 2011 census statistics south africa specifically applied for permission from the court to enforce. South africa south african census 2011, 10% sample. The starting point for access to 2011 census data by release and in all available formats. Approximately 12 000 contract field staff were appointed over a sixweek period to visit homes and collect data. A new municipality kagisano molopo nw379 was established by merging nw391.
This guide contains the information you need in order to understand and use statistics from the 2011 census in england and wales. Statistician generals results launch presentation pdf. The sa census 2011 10% sample metadata document provides information to assist data users to analyse the data from the census. Differences between the 2011 acs and census 2000 may be the result of demographic change andor differences in question wording the acs question on race was revised in 2008 to make it consistent with the census 2010 race question, race reporting, or methodological differences in the population estimates used as acs controls. It has called on all prospective field workers and other contractors for the massive undertaking to register on its database. Data are facts on people, places and business collected in censuses and surveys and through administrative records e. Results from census 2011 updated and built on the statistics divisions already existing chronological series of data on the populations size, composition, characteristics, income and on housing in the country. The development of an overall strategy began in april 2003, initially for a planned national census in 2006 to meet the. This is the only source of primary data in the village, town and ward level, it provides valuable information for planning and formulation policies for central and the state governments and is widely used by national and international agencies, scholars, business people, industrialists.
Stats sa, council stand by census results skills portal. The 2011 census was the first census to include georeferencing for every individual dwelling in south africa. Census 2011 small area population statistics saps cso. Statistics south africa is gearing up for the 2021 census, which will be the fourth since south africa became a democracy. The 1980 south african population census contains data collected on. Census results play an essential role in informing and measuring public policies. Register on the stats sa database for census 2011 statistics south africa will be undertaking a census project in 2011. Browse by table type, search by topic or table number, or view by release. Census 2011 the basics and summary of important findings. South africa population census 1980 world bank microdata library. Census 2011 municipal report kwazulunatal statistics south africa.
Users can search for an area of interest among census subdivisions municipalities, census divisions, census metropolitan areas, census agglomerations, federal electoral districts, provinces and territories. The census results show that the population of south africa increased by about four million from 1996 to 2001. The african renaissance, south africa s march to a better quality of life, should and needs to be anchored on a strong knowledge and information base. Important notes on census 2011 for competitive exams. We will also know what it is that needs to be done. Out of this arsenal of information we will know whether south africa is making progress. Following concerns raised on the accuracy of the results and claims that they were rushed by prof moultrie and prof dorrington consultants who advised the council stats sa and the. To provide statistics on population, demographic, social, economic and housing characteristics. Statistics south africa, 2012 78 pp a complete set of stats sa publications is available at stats sa library and the following libraries. These tables can also be downloaded in pdf or excel format.
This is the biggest exercise that stats sa undertakes outside of the census. South africa has conducted three censuses 1996, 2001 and 2011. This is ireland, highlights from census 2011 part 2 formerly principal socioeconomic. The third census was conducted in october 2011 and a number of population and household attributes were measured and a variety of indicators generated from them. From 10 to 31 october 2011, south africa will be conducting its third census since the advent of democracy in 1994. The african renaissance, south africas march to a better quality of life, should and needs to be anchored on a strong knowledge and information base. A community survey took the place of the 2006 census.
Differences between 2011 census data and projection based on 2002 census, poznan. Census 2011 is the 15th national census of the country. Census in brief third edition, july 1999 pdf format 1. According to the 2011 census of india, there are 57,264 parsis in india.
Key facts of population census 2011 at a glance pdf. Statistics south africa, 2012 report no 030153 195 pp isbn 9780621414639 a complete set of stats sa publications is available at stats sa library and the following libraries. Rosebank statistics south africa and the statistics council have defended the accuracy of the results of census 2011, saying they were in line with universally accepted standards and were reached after much consideration. A later version was downloaded from statistics south africas website on 29 april 2011. Community survey 2016, statistical release p0301 statistics south africa. Statistics canadas national household survey nhs profile presents information from the 2011 nhs for various geographic areas. Key facts of population census 2011 at a glance pdf version. The 2011 census will thus be the third census conducted by a democratic south african government and forms part of the 2010 round of. We would love to find out more about how open data from data. National library of south africa, pretoria division national library of south africa, cape town.
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