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An overview of Census 2011

Census 2011: Key Statistics for a better understanding of Rodrigues. An overview of Census 2011. Census 2011. by Yasmin Cassimally , Statistics Mauritius Mourouk Ebony Hotel, 4 July 2013. What is a census?. Biggest statistical exercise in a country

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An overview of Census 2011

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  1. Census 2011: Key Statistics for a better understanding of Rodrigues An overview of Census 2011 Census 2011 by Yasmin Cassimally, Statistics Mauritius Mourouk Ebony Hotel, 4 July 2013

  2. What is a census? • 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

  3. 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

  4. Census taking in Mauritius • First complete census in 1735 • Census 2011 18th census for isl of Mauritius 8th census for Rodrigues

  5. 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

  6. Preparatory phase • Cartographic mapping for 4,000 EAs (Rod = 100) • Pilot Census in September 2010 • HC regulations gazetted in October 2010 • PC regulations gazetted in April 2011 • Shortlist questions – P & R for HPC - users’ needs

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. Enumeration phase • Data collection through paper questionnaires • HC – enumerate buildings, housing units and households • PC – enumerate all persons present on census night

  10. Post enumeration • Data capture through scanning and recognition technology • Computer assisted coding • Tabulation • Dissemination on print-publications and on website

  11. Resources • Budget of Rs200 million Rodrigues : Rs 6 million • Field staff : 7,400 Rodrigues : 270 • Questionnaires: 700,000 Rodrigues : 30,000

  12. 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

  13. Publications • Economic and Social Indicators Main results of Housing Census Main results of Population Census • Table reports • Housing and Living Condition  • Demographic and Fertility characteristics • Educational Characteristics • Disability Characteristics • Economic Characteristics • Geographical & migration • Household Characteristics

  14. 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

  15. Other materials • Customised tables • Microdata in anonymised format for researchers

  16. What is there for you? • Students – choice of careers • Citizens – informed decisions in elections • Business men – for marketing strategies • Policy makers – for devising and monitoring policies

  17. What we expect from you? • Use the statistics • Your feedback

  18. For more Check our website http:// statsmauritius.gov.mu On left-hand menu Click on Censuses and surveys Then on Housing and Population Census

  19. For more on Rodrigues Check our website http:// statsmauritius.gov.mu On home page click on Statistics by subject Click on Rodrigues

  20. For more on Rodrigues CD and website Table reports • Housing and Living Conditions • Demographic and Fertility characteristics • Educational Characteristics • Disability Characteristics • Economic Characteristics • Geographical & migration • Household Characteristics Fact sheets • Key results • Population Change • Population distribution • Marital Status • Education • Labour force • Disability • Living arrangements • Housing and living conditions • ICT in households • Relative Development of administrative areas • Household Income and Expenditure

  21. Thank you!

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