A community survey took the place of the 2006 census. 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. Statistics south africa is the source of the basic data, while the information displayed results from my own processing of the census data. 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.
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. 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. Master of philosophy in demography, university of cape town, 2014. South africas prohuman rights constitution, stable government, democratic institutions, independent judiciary, and strong economy mean it has. 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. For the 2011 census statistics south africa specifically applied for.
This is seven million more people than a decade earlier. 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%. Population of south africa by first language spoken at home census. Statistics canada, an agency of the canadian government, conducts a nationwide census every five years. The ethnic groups in south africa have a variety of origins.
South africa has conducted three censuses 1996, 2001 and 2011. The map results from my own processing of the data. 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. 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. A south african child wears his countrys flag on his face. Pdf the south african digital access index researchgate. Demographic transition in india census of india website. Statistics south africa believed that the census would provide.
Statistics south africa census datasets openafrica. We will also know what it is that needs to be done. Statistical release revised statistics south africa. Statistics south africa s census 2011 is the source of the basic population data. At the 2001 census, the final declared total for resident citizens in south africa was 44,819,778.
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. 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. Community survey 2016, statistical release p0301statistics south. This section focuses on the various activities that were carried out prior to the finalisation of the results. According to the 2011 census results, blacks constituted 79. Producers, statistics south africa government of south africa. South africa population 2020 demographics, maps, graphs. Questions on disability were replaced by general health and functioning questions. Statistics south africa annual report 20162017 national. 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. Pde is a platform that is designed to help people understand statistics and data through rich, interactive visualisations. This paper by sharthi laldaparsad statistics south africa explains some of the features of the georeferenced census frame of dwellings.
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. In the ten years since the last census about seven million people have been added. Statistics south africa on state of readiness for census 2011. South africa has a long history and high coverage of vital registration but censuses and surveys remain the principal sources of demographic information. A census is a count of all people in the country on a predetermined date called the reference date. Statistics south africas 2017 midyear population estimate puts the total at 56.
It also includes other demographic, economic, and healthrelated topics. Statistics south africa continues to breakdown the census. Overview of the financial results of statistics south africa. What census 2011 taught us about the state of education. The following table shows the provincial populations according to the 2011 national census and the most recent midyear population. South africa census 2011 immigration south africa blog. But that should not be reason to doubt the accuracy of the 2011 census. Many of south africas peers in the developing world typically take 18.
South africa census 2011 spatial metadata konektazshape. Download the questionnaires, technical documents and reports that describe. Slight differences exist on how the question on language was asked in the two censuses. 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. 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. Mar 29, 2019 infant and underfive mortality in south africa. 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 final report provided with the census 2011 dataset. You can download this page as a pdf using your browsers print functionality.
Economic census puerto rico data are not comparable to u. The census results show that the population of south africa increased by about four million from 1996 to 2001. Statistics south africa, 2012 78 pp a complete set of stats sa publications is available at stats sa library and the following libraries. In terms of population density, that equated to 41. 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.
South africa south african census 2011, 10% sample datafirst. Statistics south africa asks people to describe themselves in the census in terms of five racial population groups. South africa south african census 2011, 10% sample. 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. Explore more information download census population 2011 shp. Two percent of indianasian men over the age of 20 had no schooling, compared to 3. Afrigis embarked on a journey to create an informative online census portal with the release of statistics south africas statssa 2011 census results. 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 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. 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. What census 2011 taught us about the state of education hsrc.
Report with tables and appendices by natal south africa. National library of south africa, pretoria division. 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. Questionnaire a the household questionnaire administed to the population in a household setup including those. A georeferenced census frame of dwellings for the 2011. Since the election of 27 april 1994, south africa has been divided into nine provinces. The 2011 census figures for these categories were black african at 76. This form was also used to enumeration the homeless.
South africa south african census community profiles 2011. 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. Evaluation of the south african population census 2011. This page uses frames, but your browser doesnt support them. Population statistics were obtained from the census 2011 community profile databases, and geographical areas were calculated from the census 2011 gis dvd. Published by statistics south africa, private bag x44, pretoria 0001. Census 2011 was the third census to be conducted in south africa, since the first democratic elections in 1994. 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. 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. Census results play an essential role in informing and measuring public policies.
South africa census 2011 world bank microdata library. The office for national statistics today presents further results from the 2011 census of the united kingdom. 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. We still stand by our decision that the census results are. City of cape town 2011 census cape town trends and. The south africa 2011 census provides population numbers, household or family size and composition, and information on sex and age distribution.
This is the census questionnaire questionnaire b for people temporarily in the country during the census enumeration period, including tourists. 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. 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. It is curious that statssa was in such a rush to publish the results, a mere 12 months after the census had been conducted. Cs 2016 statistical release statistics south africa. Aug 11, 2017 according to census 2011 the countrys population is 51. South africa population and housing census 2011 ghdx. The 2011 canadian census is a detailed enumeration of the canadian population on may 10, 2011. Sep 18, 2014 a community survey took the place of the 2006 census. Three sets of questionnaires were developed for census 2011. This is a zipped folder containing shape files and geographic database files for cape town for the south african population census 2011.
Statistician generals results launch presentation pdf. Press statement 12 may 2016 quest for nodal development. African census 2011 and the south african network survey 20. Evidence from census 2001 and census 2011 report no. In census 2001, the main places in traditional areas were the traditional area names and the subplaces the village names. Censuses are principal means of collecting basic population and housing statistics required for social and. Out of this arsenal of information we will know whether south africa is making progress. Comparison of census 2011 and previous censuses requires alignment of data to 2011 municipal boundaries disability. Quickfacts provides statistics for all states and counties, and for cities and towns with a population of 5,000 or more.
List of south african provinces by population wikipedia. Brand south africa according to census 2011 the countrys population is 51. Data the primary data utilised for this study is the full 2011 census data statistics south africa 2012. This data is expected to help councillors, city planners, policymakers, advocacy groups and ordinary south africans to create better understanding of their communities. 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. Abstract datafirst has been provided with additional gis data for cape town from the city of cape town municipality for. Statistics south africas census 2011 is the source of the basic population data. Community survey 2016, statistical release p0301 statistics south africa. The purpose of this study is to estimate demographic parameters from the 2011 south africa census using various demographic models. The following table shows the provincial populations according to the 2011. Specifications for automated and manual matching had been completed. Estimating demographic parameters from the 2011 south.