Progress report on declaration of commitment on hiv and aids 2005 4 overview of the hiv and aids situation in south africa this is the second south african report to the united nations general assembly special session. Living conditions survey lcs, thematic health report, south africa demographic and health survey. In november 1995, south africa ratified the convention on biological diversity cbd. In the 15 years between 1996 and 2011, the black population has increased by 9. South africa census 2011 world bank microdata library. Lessons from census taking in south africa african development. As we all know static awareness is one of the most important sections asked in competitive exams like ibps, sbi, ssc, railway, state pcs and other competitive exams. Unaids estimated that in 2009, the total number of persons living with hiv in south africa was 5. This years economic report on southern africa builds on the recommendations of the 16th session of the intergovernmental committee of experts ice held in march 2010 in lilongwe, malawi, which considered the paper submitted by unecasa on the impacts of the international economic and financial crises on the economies of the sub region.
Dec 15, 2015 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. One serious concern of health policymakers in south africa is the fact that there is no national data on the dietary intake of adult south africans. This was to make sure that the activities were implemented according to the plans and have independent reports on the same. Sep 18, 2014 in 1996 the postapartheid government conducted its first population census. Nov 01, 2012 these are unprecedented times, and the role of media to tell and record the story of south africa as it develops is more important than ever. This report is intended solely and exclusively for the benefit, information and use by unicef and the department of education. Statistics south africa annual report 20112012 south african. These are unprecedented times, and the role of media to tell and record the story of south africa as it develops is more important than ever. From 10 to 31 october 2011, south africa will be conducting its third census since the advent of democracy in 1994. The sampling frame for the pes was the complete list of census 2011 eas, amounting to 103 576 eas.
South africas generalised hiv epidemic is defined as being hyperendemicii. This is a zipped folder containing shape files and geographic database files for cape town for the south african population census 2011. A census based on an administrative data register offers several advantages. Government information and does not represent the views or positions of the u. Before independence, censuses were taken at somewhat regular intervals in 1926, 1936, 1946, 1951, 1960, 1970 and 1981. This site provides online access to a selection of results from south africa s census 2011 down to the sub place layer of detail, as released in the community profile database dvd set.
South africa dhs, 1998 final report english the dhs program. The economic report on southern africa 2011 is an annual publication of the united nations economic commission for africas southern african office unecasa submitted to the sub regions intergovernmental committee of experts ice. Census in south africa south african history online. 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. 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 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. Migration and urbanisation in postapartheid south africa under apartheid, black south africans were severely restricted in their choice of location and many were forced to live in homelands. Economic report on southern africa 2011 united nations. Census 2011 census in brief statistics south africa. International hydrographic organization organisation hydrographique internationale survey and charting progress in antarctica since hca14 june 2016 hca15, niteroi, brazil, 26 28 june 2018 no new int, national, enc charts were produced. Before you browse for 2001 census statistics, select the most appropriate type of data.
South africa has a long history and high coverage of vital registration but censuses and surveys remain the principal sources of demographic information. 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. 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. South africa urgently needs fundamental reforms to kickstart growth and promote job. A census is a count of all people in the country on a predetermined date called the reference date. South africa has held three official censuses in its recent democratic history. It first outlines some aspects of south african youths lives overall, including their current concerns and priorities for the future, and how they spend their time. Although fertility is declining globally, the pace of decline in africa is not as fast as in other parts of the world. Our growing population in 1950, five years after the founding of the united nations, world population was estimated at around 2. Following the abolition of apartheid they were free to migrate. The next census was scheduled for 2006, but because statistics south africa was not in a position to conduct a successful census, this was rescheduled for 2011. National library of south africa, pretoria division eastern cape library services, king william. This report was completed under the leadership of the mr.
South africas prohuman rights constitution, stable government, democratic institutions, independent judiciary, and strong economy mean it has. The south african national census of 2011 is the 3rd. Jul 19, 2017 internet penetration has reached 75% of the population in the western cape and 54. Statistics south africa description the sa census 2011 10% sample metadata document provides information to assist data users to analyse the data from the census. A complete set of stats sa publications is available at stats sa library and the following libraries. South africa is one of the countries most severely affected by the aids epidemic, with the largest number of hiv infections in the world2. This is the most important topic which you should prepare to score good marks. The censuses have revealed both a growing population from 41 million to 52 million and a significant shift in the countrys racial profile. 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 primary sampling units psus were the census eas. Statistics south africa is ready for census 2011 big count press release. Stats sa library cataloguinginpublication cip data. A georeferenced census frame of dwellings for the 2011. National library of south africa, pretoria division national library of south africa, cape town division.
Oecd economic surveys south africa special feature. Research council of south africa, and cambridge university uk. Population and housing census 2011 ihsn survey catalog. Undertaking a census is a massive exercise and involves collecting, compiling, and analysing demographic, economic and social data about all persons living in a country. Take note of the report and the information provided take any appropriate action deemed necessary hca15, niteroi, brazil. A subsequent version, downloaded from statistics south africa s website on the 4th of july, 2011 contained a merged data file for the coloured, asian and white population groups resulting in 4 data files and the variables were labelled. The first and second ones were conducted in 1991 and 2001 respectively. Jun 28, 2014 south africa south african census 2011, 10% sample. With a view to planning for south africas third population census under democratic rule census 2011, this paper considers it of utmost. It is in this regard that the south africa government has committed itself to ensuring that census 2011 is successfully carried out as part of the united nations 2010 round of population and housing censuses programme united nations, 2006. The purpose of this study is to estimate demographic parameters from the 2011 south africa census using various demographic models. Nevertheless, south africas downturn was fairly shallow.
Biodiversity is one of the most important concepts in contemporary biology, with a broad range of applications. This paper by sharthi laldaparsad statistics south africa explains some of the features of the georeferenced census frame of dwellings. 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. Details of where ons have discovered and issue with or correction to 2011 census data, with links where to find the updated and original information. The applicability of the south african census 2011 data for. I nternet penetration has reached 75% of the population in the western cape and 54. It is important to provide the sociopolitical context. Basic statistics of south africa 2009, unless otherwise noted the land. The principle for selecting the pes sample is that the ea boundaries for sampled eas. Given gravity, a town nearer to the homelands can be expected to receive a larger. Employment issn 03766438 2010 subscription 18 issues poland, april 2010 portugal, june 2008 romania, october 2002 russian federation, july 2009 slovak republic, february 2009 slovenia, july 2009 south africa, july 2010 spain, november 2008 sweden, december 2008 switzerland, december 2009. South african statistical quality assessment framework sasqaf. 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.
Rika du plessis acting chief directorhealth and vital statistics 012 310 29 rikadp. A community survey took the place of the 2006 census. Three sets of questionnaires were developed for census 2011. The national census of 1996 was the 1st comprehensive national census of the republic of south africa, after the fall of apartheid. Migration and urbanisation in postapartheid south africa. Besides the fact that gauteng is the most populated province in south africa, it. The national census of 2001 was the 2nd comprehensive national census of the republic of south africa, or postapartheid south africa. This version is the version downloaded on the 4th of july 2011, with value labels added by datafirst. For the 2011 census statistics south africa specifically applied for permission from the court to enforce section 16 and 18 of the act.
Ug321912, census of the union of south africa 1911, report government printer, pretoria, 19, p iii. South africa has been experiencing a rapid population. The namibia 2011 population and housing census is the third national census to be conducted in namibia after independence. Due to change in question, 2011 results are not comparable with previous censuses 1996 and 2001. Please note the disclaimer at the foot of this page. Population growth and its impact on the design capacity and. Pdf south african national survey of arachnida sansa. Estimating demographic parameters from the 2011 south. South africa south african census 2011, 10% sample datafirst. For this, your calculation speed and accuracy matters a lot. No party, other than unicef and the department of education, may rely on the contents of this report, either in whole or in part. It undertook to enumerate every person present in south africa on the census night at a cost of r419,000,000.
Statistics south africa, 2016 isbn 9780621449785 report no. With growth declining in per capita terms the ndp goals are moving further out of reach. The south african national census of 2011 is the 3rd comprehensive census performed by statistics south africa the 2011 census was the first census to include georeferencing for every individual dwelling in south africa. Census 2011 municipal report northern cape statistics south africa. South africa south african census 2011, 10% sample. In 1996 the postapartheid government conducted its first population census. Due to misreporting on general health and functioning. Questionnaire a the household questionnaire administed to the population in a household setup including those. A subsequent version, downloaded from statistics south africas website on the 4th of july, 2011 contained a merged data file for the coloured, asian and white population groups resulting in 4 data files and the variables were labelled. 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. Namibia 2011 census fertility report 1 1 introduction and purpose of the report of the three factors that affect population growth fertility, mortality, and migration fertility typically has the most significant impact. Should the next south african census be registerbased. Statistical release revised statistics south africa.
The census results show that the population of south africa increased by about four million from 1996 to 2001. 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. The only national dietary study was done in children in 1999. In this annual report, we not only report on census. South africa is classified as an uppermiddle income country, with real gdp per capita currently. Hence, it becomes difficult to plan intervention and strategies to combat malnutrition without national data on adults. It undertook to enumerate every person present in south africa on the census night between 910 october 2001 at a cost of r987,000,000 it was organised and planned by statistics south africa in terms of the statistics act from the beginning of 1999, under. If youre reading the pdf ebook edition, and your pc is connected to the internet, simply click on the link. Statistics south africa is to play a facilitation role as it would neither be feasible. Country analysis report for zimbabwe 2010 1 introduction the country analysis exercise which culminated in the drafting of this report is an integral part of the process of rolling out the zimbabwe united nations development assistance framework zundaf 20122015, which started with the drawing up of a roadmap in february 2010. Community survey 2016 community in brief survey report 0301. The update presents a candid assessment of south africas economic prospects. Mar 29, 2019 the namibia 2011 population and housing census is the third national census to be conducted in namibia after independence.