Value flagseither no or too few sample observations were available to compute an estimate, or a ratio of medians cannot be calculated because one or both of the median estimates falls in the lowest or upper interval of an open ended distribution. Dec 19, 2012 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. Three sets of questionnaires were developed for census 2011. These results build on the first release of uk census results showing population estimates of the usually resident population for the uk, constituent countries and all local authority areas or their equivalent by age and sex, and household estimates. The map results from my own processing of the data. For the first time in the south african census taking history, statistics south africa stats sa is recording and using the position of every dwelling in the country in its preparation towards census 2011. This is the census questionnaire questionnaire b for people temporarily in the country during the census enumeration period, including tourists. This is a zipped folder containing shape files and geographic database files for cape town for the south african population census 2011. The south africa 2011 census provides population numbers, household or family size and composition, and information on sex and age distribution. The ethnic groups in south africa have a variety of origins. Statistician generals results launch presentation pdf. Apr 29, 20 this data is expected to help councillors, city planners, policymakers, advocacy groups and ordinary south africans to create better understanding of their communities. What census 2011 taught us about the state of education.
South africa census 2011 world bank microdata library. South africas prohuman rights constitution, stable government, democratic institutions, independent judiciary, and strong economy mean it has. 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. Many of south africas peers in the developing world typically take 18. We will also know what it is that needs to be done. But that should not be reason to doubt the accuracy of the 2011 census. List of south african provinces by population wikipedia. Two percent of indianasian men over the age of 20 had no schooling, compared to 3. Since the election of 27 april 1994, south africa has been divided into nine provinces. Overview of the financial results of statistics south africa. This data is expected to help councillors, city planners, policymakers, advocacy groups and ordinary south africans to create better understanding of their communities.
South africa south african census community profiles 2011. National library of south africa, pretoria division. African census 2011 and the south african network survey 20. Statistics south africa believed that the census would provide. 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. In census 2001, the main places in traditional areas were the traditional area names and the subplaces the village names. Specifications for automated and manual matching had been completed. In the ten years since the last census about seven million people have been added. Cs 2016 statistical release statistics south africa. Community survey 2016, statistical release p0301statistics south.
Explore more information download census population 2011 shp. 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. City of cape town 2011 census cape town trends and. The following table shows the provincial populations according to the 2011. Producers, statistics south africa government of south africa.
This page uses frames, but your browser doesnt support them. The 2011 census will thus be the third census conducted by a democratic south african government and forms part of the 2010 round of african censuses, which aim to provide comprehensive data on the continent, for improved planning and to aid development. A georeferenced census frame of dwellings for the 2011. What census 2011 taught us about the state of education hsrc. Statistics south africas 2017 midyear population estimate puts the total at 56. In 2011, it consisted of a mandatory short form census questionnaire and an inaugural national household survey nhs, a voluntary survey which replaced the mandatory long form census. The 2011 census general report, which was laid before parliament on 4th march 2015, summarises the entire census operation spanning ten years, from the early consultation, legislation and planning stages, through the field activities and data processing including the data capture and coding of questionnaires and the full adjustment of census counts to the production and dissemination of.
May 31, 20 afrigis embarked on a journey to create an informative online census portal with the release of statistics south africas statssa 2011 census results. South africa south african census 2011, 10% sample datafirst. Census results play an essential role in informing and measuring public policies. The south african national census of 2011, published on 30 october 2012, is a comprehensive census performed by statistics south africa, the latest in a series conducted once every ten years. Statistics south africa continues to breakdown the census.
The following table shows the provincial populations according to the 2011 national census and the most recent midyear population. Economic census puerto rico data are not comparable to u. Population statistics were obtained from the census 2011 community profile databases, and geographical areas were calculated from the census 2011 gis dvd. It is curious that statssa was in such a rush to publish the results, a mere 12 months after the census had been conducted. Pdf the south african digital access index researchgate.
Report with tables and appendices by natal south africa. South africa census 2011 spatial metadata konektazshape. This is the final report provided with the census 2011 dataset. Sep 18, 2014 a community survey took the place of the 2006 census. South africa census 2011 immigration south africa blog. Brand south africa according to census 2011 the countrys population is 51. Section 16 of the statistics act of 1999 outlines the duties of every person in south africa to participate in the collection of census data and section 18 of the same act provides for prosecution of any person refusing to provide information required for the census.
A census is a count of all people in the country on a predetermined date called the reference date. The results of the 2011 census revealed that the share of this age group fell from 16 percent in 2001 to only percent in 2011, a consequence of recent fertility decline. Data the primary data utilised for this study is the full 2011 census data statistics south africa 2012. South africa 1820 company ownership data 7 education 2 extractive industries 2 armed conflict 1 gender 1 tags southafrica 1654 africa 1653 budgets 1653 treasury 1653 education 19 southafrica 19 gis 18 health 11 south africa 9 census 7 show more tags. Download the questionnaires, technical documents and reports that describe. In terms of population density, that equated to 41.
According to the 2011 census results, blacks constituted 79. This is seven million more people than a decade earlier. Questions on disability were replaced by general health and functioning questions. South africa population and housing census 2011 ghdx. They vary widely in population, from the mostlyurban gauteng, which contains over 20% of the national population, to the mostlydesert northern cape, which contains less than 3%. Press statement 12 may 2016 quest for nodal development. Statistics south africa, 2012 78 pp a complete set of stats sa publications is available at stats sa library and the following libraries. For the 2011 census statistics south africa specifically applied for. Statistics south africa annual report 20162017 national. In census 2011, the village names were used as main places to firstly facilitate address geocoding and the fact that the traditional areas are available as a separate layer that can easily be linked or displayed on a map. Evaluation of the south african population census 2011. Statistics south africa on state of readiness for census 2011. It also includes other demographic, economic, and healthrelated topics. City of cape town 2011 census cape town trends and change.
Jun 28, 2014 this is a zipped folder containing shape files and geographic database files for cape town for the south african population census 2011. 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. 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 and, compared to the extent of the. South africa population 2020 demographics, maps, graphs. Mar 29, 2019 infant and underfive mortality in south africa. The office for national statistics today presents further results from the 2011 census of the united kingdom. At the 2001 census, the final declared total for resident citizens in south africa was 44,819,778. In south africa, for the past three censuses which have been conducted since the first democratic elections 1996, 2001 and 2011, this reference date has been the night of 910 october 2011. The purpose of this study is to estimate demographic parameters from the 2011 south africa census using various demographic models. Slight differences exist on how the question on language was asked in the two censuses. This form was also used to enumeration the homeless. Statistics south africa is the source of the basic data, while the information displayed results from my own processing of the census data.
Pde is a platform that is designed to help people understand statistics and data through rich, interactive visualisations. Abstract datafirst has been provided with additional gis data for cape town from the city of cape town municipality for the 1991, 1996, 2001, and 2011 censuses. This paper by sharthi laldaparsad statistics south africa explains some of the features of the georeferenced census frame of dwellings. National library of south africa, pretoria division national library of south africa, cape town division. Statistics south africa asks people to describe themselves in the census in terms of five racial population groups.
A south african child wears his countrys flag on his face. Census 2011 was the third census to be conducted in south africa, since the first democratic elections in 1994. Demographic transition in india census of india website. Oct 31, 2012 it is curious that statssa was in such a rush to publish the results, a mere 12 months after the census had been conducted. The census results show that the population of south africa increased by about four million from 1996 to 2001. South africa has a long history and high coverage of vital registration but censuses and surveys remain the principal sources of demographic information. Statistical release revised statistics south africa. In 2011 south africa had the third census to be conducted since the post democratic elections in 1994 and a number of population and household attributes were measured and variety of indicators generated. You can download this page as a pdf using your browsers print functionality. Questionnaire a the household questionnaire administed to the population in a household setup including those. Afrigis embarked on a journey to create an informative online census portal with the release of statistics south africas statssa 2011 census results. South africa south african census 2011, 10% sample. A community survey took the place of the 2006 census.
Community survey 2016, statistical release p0301 statistics south africa. Out of this arsenal of information we will know whether south africa is making progress. Census 2001 census 2011 compiled by strategic development information and gis department, city of cape town 1996, 2001 and 2011 census data supplied by statistics south africa based on census 2011 information available at the time of compilation, as released by statistics south africa. Statistics south africa s census 2011 is the source of the basic population data. Censuses are principal means of collecting basic population and housing statistics required for social and. Statistics south africa census datasets openafrica. Population of south africa by first language spoken at home census. Published by statistics south africa, private bag x44, pretoria 0001. 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. We still stand by our decision that the census results are. This section focuses on the various activities that were carried out prior to the finalisation of the results.
Comparison of census 2011 and previous censuses requires alignment of data to 2011 municipal boundaries disability. Estimating demographic parameters from the 2011 south. Statistics canada, an agency of the canadian government, conducts a nationwide census every five years. South africa has conducted three censuses 1996, 2001 and 2011. Abstract datafirst has been provided with additional gis data for cape town from the city of cape town municipality for. Aug 11, 2017 according to census 2011 the countrys population is 51. Master of philosophy in demography, university of cape town, 2014. The 2011 canadian census is a detailed enumeration of the canadian population on may 10, 2011. Africa check is an independent, nonpartisan organisation which assesses claims made in the public arena using journalistic skills and evidence drawn from the latest online tools, readers, public sources and experts, sorting fact from fiction and publishing the results.
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