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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

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

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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

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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

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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!