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The 2011 Census of Population, Households and Dwellings

The 2011 Census of Population, Households and Dwellings. Snežana Lakčević. Belgrade, October 2015. Census provides answers. How many of us are there ? 7 186 862 – population 311 000 less in comparison to the 2002 Censu s

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The 2011 Census of Population, Households and Dwellings

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  1. The 2011 Census of Population, Households and Dwellings Snežana Lakčević Belgrade, October 2015

  2. Census provides answers • How many of us are there? 7 186 862–population 311 000less in comparison to the 2002 Census • Who we are? 51.3% female 48.7%male Average age 42.2 years 16.24 % highly educated (15+) 66% computer literate (15+) • Where and how do we live? 59.44% urban population 3 231 931dwelling Average size of the dwelling 72.3 m2

  3. Let’s look at the Census from a different angle

  4. The great interest of the candidates • 5 000 instructors30 000 candidates6 candidates for 1 position • 40 000enumerators120 000 candidates3 candidates for 1 position

  5. Informing the public

  6. Informing the public • Broadcasting of the TV and radio spots on national and local TV and radio stations From 26 September to 5 November 2011 41 day х 6 times a day • Printed promotional material 100 000leaflets 70 billboards 46 000 posters – 2 alphabets and 13 languages • Numerous guest appearances in radio and TV shows From July 2011 to September 2015 98appearances

  7. Informing the public • The articles published in printed media From July 2011 to September 2015 1 495 announcements • Free telephone line for information - Call centre From 15 September to 5 November 2011 25 000 calls in50 days 500 calls a day

  8. Other measurement units • 300 t of printed material • 6 500 kmof filled census forms (12 000 000 questionnaires) • 4 200 m of shelves for storage of the forms • 500 operatorsworked on data processing for seven months, in two shifts

  9. Data dissemination • 30census books • 21 –population, households and families • 7 –housing units • 2 –quality and coverage • 16special publications/studies • Marginalized groups (homeless, persons with disabilities, Roma...) • Demographic picture (elderly, youth...) • Population projections • The most frequent names and surnames

  10. Census Atlas

  11. We have also thought about the youngest • Publication for pupils and their teachers • 1 300 primary schools

  12. Channels of dissemination • Printed publications • Electronic format • PDF • Excel • Dissemination base • Dashboard(interactive graphical overview of the data) • Android application www.stat.gov.rs www.popis2011.stat.rs

  13. User’s profile • 115 000 downloads of the census data from the web site • The most common users: students, scientific workers, researchers... • Average age of the user is about 35 years • 40% between 20 and29 years • 23% persons 30–39 years • About 95% is from the Republic of Serbia, followed by: Bosnia and Hercegovina, Hungary, Germany, Croatia, USA, Great Britain, etc. • Android application – 89% users from Serbia and 11% from abroad More than 2/3 of the users is younger than 40 years

  14. Internal Study • About 8 000 pages • Covers all phases of the 2011 Census • Content: • description of the activities • annexes (documents, tables...) • lessons learned • Named for: • methodologists • IT experts • legal and financial service

  15. Census is our tradition...

  16. ... and obligation • Law on Official Statistics • Law on Census of Population, Households and Dwellings in 2011 • Resolution No. 2005/13of the Economic and Social Council of the UN • Regulation (ЕC) 763/2008 of the European Parliament and Council Census round 2010 (2005- 2014) Countries and territories Population

  17. Census is our need • Analysis of complex demographic and socio-economic frames of population • Estimates and projections of population • Measuring the success of realization of the strategic objectives of the Government of the RS • National Youth Strategy 2008-2014 • National Ageing Strategy 2006-2015 • Strategy for Improvement of the Status of Roma • Strategy for Improvement of the Status of Persons with Disabilities etc. • The laws concerning the rights of national minorities • Law on National Councils of National Minorities • Law on Official Use of Language and Script

  18. Census is our need • International cooperation • Indicators for international organizations (UNESCO, UNFPA, WB, UN-HABITAT, etc.) • Cross-border cooperation • Managing Migration and its Effects in South-East Europe (SEEMIG) • The EU accession process (screening) • Emmigration – census is the only statistical source of data • Improving quality of life • Creation of spatial plans • Environmental protection • City transport • Trading chains etc.

  19. The heritage that we are leaving to the next generations because... Census is a note for the future!

  20. Thank you for your attention! snezana.lakcevic@stat.gov.rs

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