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An overview of Census 2011
by
Yasmin Cassimally, Statistics Mauritius
Mourouk Ebony Hotel, 4 July 2013
Census 2011
Census 2011: Key Statistics for a better understanding of Rodrigues
What is a census?
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Biggest statistical exercise in a country
Complete enumeration of all units
HC – count of all housing units info on housing conditions
PC – count of popn and key characteristics at a specific date
- A snapshot of the population
Objectives & uses of census
For policy development and planning To provide data for small areas To determine future demands for schools, hospitals, roads, etc
For estimation of grants to local authorities Town and country planning For estimating manpower supply
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Census taking in Mauritius
First complete census in 1735
Census 201118th census for isl of Mauritius8th census for Rodrigues
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2011 census
Coverage islands of Mauritius, Rodrigues, Agalega and St Brandon
Dates Housing Census: 31 Jan to 19 June 2011
Population Census: Census night of 3-4 July
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Preparatory phase
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New questions – HC 2011
Solar water heater, water pump, air conditioner and RCD
Average monthly household expenditure ICT facilities Kitchen garden Agricultural holdings of household members
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New questions – PC 2011
National Identity Card (NIC) number Whether living continuously in the country for 12 months
Reasons for household members to live abroad
Country of origin of forefathers
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Enumeration phase
Data collection through paper questionnaires
HC – enumerate buildings, housing units and households
PC – enumerate all persons present on census night
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Post enumeration
Data capture through scanning and recognition technology
Computer assisted coding Tabulation Dissemination on print-publications and on website
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Resources
Budget of Rs200 millionRodrigues : Rs 6 million
Field staff : 7,400 Rodrigues : 270
Questionnaires: 700,000 Rodrigues : 30,000
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Challenges
Recruitment of field staff Field work – harsh and difficult terrain Development and testing of systems to support data capture through scanning and recognition
Printing, storage, distribution and return of questionnaires
Dissemination of relevant materials
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Publications
Economic and Social IndicatorsMain results of Housing Census
Main results of Population Census
Table reports1. Housing and Living Condition 2. Demographic and Fertility characteristics3. Educational Characteristics4. Disability Characteristics5. Economic Characteristics6. Geographical & migration7. Household Characteristics
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Publications Census methodology reports Census data evaluation Analytical papers
Census data evaluation, Profile of Rodriguans, Migration,
Census atlas, Population and ageing and the elderly,
Employment and unemployment, Gender statistics,
The disabled, Fertility and childlessness
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Other materials
Customised tables
Microdata in anonymised format for researchers
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What is there for you?
Students – choice of careersCitizens – informed decisions in elections
Business men – for marketing strategies
Policy makers – for devising and monitoring policies
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What we expect from you?
Use the statistics Your feedback
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For more
Check our websitehttp:// statsmauritius.gov.mu
On left-hand menuClick on Censuses and surveysThen on Housing and Population Census
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For more on Rodrigues
Check our websitehttp:// statsmauritius.gov.mu
On home page click on Statistics by subjectClick on Rodrigues
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For more on Rodrigues CD and website
Table reports1. Housing and Living Conditions
2. Demographic and Fertility
characteristics
3. Educational Characteristics
4. Disability Characteristics
5. Economic Characteristics
6. Geographical & migration
7. Household Characteristics
Fact sheets1. Key results2. Population Change3. Population distribution4. Marital Status5. Education6. Labour force7. Disability8. Living arrangements9. Housing and living conditions10. ICT in households11. Relative Development of administrative
areas12. Household Income and Expenditure
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Thank you!