Censuses are principal means of collecting basic population and housing statistics required for social and. Statistics south africa, 2012 78 pp a complete set of stats sa publications is available at stats sa library and the following libraries. Despite the limitations of the data, the emerging picture is a familiar one. This publication is available on the stats sa website. 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. Pdf or denotes a file in adobes portable document format. Brand south africa according to census 2011 the countrys population is 51. We will also know what it is that needs to be done. National library of south africa, pretoria division national library of south africa, cape town division. 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 census 2011 spatial metadata konektazshape. Census 2011 was the third census to be conducted in south africa, since the first democratic elections in 1994. Approximately,3% 2,2 million of households in south africa indicated that they had skipped a meal in the 12 months before the survey.
Afrigis embarked on a journey to create an informative online census portal with the release of statistics south africas statssa 2011 census results. What census 2011 taught us about the state of education hsrc. Out of this arsenal of information we will know whether south africa is making progress. Africas largest volunteer driven open data platform.
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. The results are used to ensure equity in the distribution of. South africa south african census 2011, 10% sample. The census results show that the south african population increased from 40,5. In october 2011, the people living within the borders of south africa were counted.
Census 2011 methodology and highlights of key results statistics south africa. Many of south africas peers in the developing world typically take 18. 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. Questionnaire a the household questionnaire administed to the population in a household setup including those. South africa has conducted three censuses 1996, 2001 and 2011. 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. 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%. But that should not be reason to doubt the accuracy of the 2011 census. The highest attendance was reported in free state 46,4% and gauteng. The provincial boundary changes were mostly as a result of eight cross. The following table shows the provincial populations according to the 2011 national census and the most recent. Evaluation of the south african population census 2011. In 1996 the postapartheid government conducted its first population census.
What census 2011 taught us about the state of education. In census 2001, the main places in traditional areas were the traditional area names and the subplaces the village names. The results of the community survey 2016 were handed over to minister jeff. 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 psychology in the 2011 south african census johann. Statistical release revised statistics south africa. Master of philosophy in demography, university of cape town, 2014. In 2011 south africa had the third census to be conducted since 1994 and a number of population and household attributes were.
It is worth noting, however, that the poverty headcount in limpopo had increased from 10,1% in 2011 whereas it remained at 5,5% between 2011 and 2016 in free state. The south africa 2011 census provides population numbers, household or family size and composition, and information on sex and age distribution. Profile of older persons in south africa south african association of. This is a zipped folder containing shape files and geographic database files for cape town for the south african population census 2011. The census results show that the population of south africa increased by about four million from 1996 to 2001. South africa has held three official censuses in its recent democratic history. Published by statistics south africa, private bag x44, pretoria 0001. Producers statistics south africa government of south africa collections. Statistics south africa is the source of the basic data, while the information displayed results from my own processing of the census data. Two percent of indianasian men over the age of 20 had no schooling, compared to 3. The icon links to further information about a selected division including its population structure gender, population group, first language. Statistics south africa is the source of the basic data, while the information displayed. 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. South africa census 2011 immigration south africa blog.
Of the nine provinces, only two provinces western cape and free state are. The map results from my own processing of the data. Population statistics were obtained from the census 2011 community profile databases, and geographical areas were calculated from the census 2011 gis dvd. 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. They provide a detailed snapshot of the population and its characteristics, and underpin funding allocation to provide public services. It forms part of the west coast district municipality, and has municipality code wc011. Statistics south africa census datasets openafrica. This document highlights processes that were undertaken during the execution of census 2011 and key results generated. 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. Questions on disability were replaced by general health and functioning questions. An estimated 10,7% of the people in south africa, through the course of the census process, were not enumerated.
Matzikama local municipality is a local municipality which governs the northernmost part of the western cape province of south africa, including the towns of vredendal, vanrhynsdorp, klawer and lutzville, and the surrounding villages and rural areas. Census in south africa from 10 to 31 october 2011, south africa will be conducting its third census since the advent of democracy in 1994. The censuses have revealed both a growing population from 41 million to 52 million and a significant shift in the countrys racial profile. In the ten years since the last census about seven million people have been added. It also includes other demographic, economic, and healthrelated topics. 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. Of the nine provinces, only two provinces western cape and free state. This is the biggest exercise that stats sa undertakes outside of the census. Three sets of questionnaires were developed for census 2011. Statistics south africas 2017 midyear population estimate puts the total at 56. Statistics south africa asks people to describe themselves in the census in terms of five racial population groups. 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.
Census 2011 is the third biggest democratic census to be conducted in south africa. Approximately 12 000 contract field staff were appointed over a sixweek period to visit homes and collect data. 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 final results are now available for download here. South africa population and housing census 2011 ghdx. Statistics south africa on community survey 2016 results. Census results play an essential role in informing and measuring public policies. The urban areas are aggregated from sub places that are completely or. A south african child wears his countrys flag on his face. Pde is a platform that is designed to help people understand statistics and data through rich, interactive visualisations. For more information on the undercount and pes, see the publication, calculating the undercount in census 96, statistics south africa report no. The 2011 census figures for these groups were black african at 80.
The african renaissance, south africas march to a better quality of life, should and needs to be anchored on a strong knowledge and information base. In the 15 years between 1996 and 2011, the black population has increased by 9. A georeferenced census frame of dwellings for the 2011. This census is the tale of our national pride, the south africa i know, the home i understand, our census report, he said. Since the election of 27 april 1994, south africa has been divided into nine provinces. The population of all south african urban areas with more than 15,000 inhabitants by census years. Community survey 2016, statistical release p0301 statistics south africa. Highlights of key results english pdf statistics south africa. 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. Over the ten year period, 2001 2011, the population grew almost by 7 million. South africa census 2011 intergate immigration service.
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. Census in south africa south african history online. The census results show that the south african population increased from 40,5 million people in 1996 to 44,8 million in 2001, with 10,4% change. A census is a count of all people in the country on a predetermined date called the reference date. The population of the provinces of the republic of south africa according to census results and latest official estimates. Comparison of census 2011 and previous censuses requires alignment of data to 2011 municipal boundaries disability. 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. This paper by sharthi laldaparsad statistics south africa explains some of the features of the georeferenced census frame of dwellings. Statistics south africa continues to breakdown the census. South african census reveals nation deeply divided by race. In 1996, kwazulunatal recorded the largest population size of 8,6 million followed by gauteng with. The database of the 2011 south african census results provides an additional source of data to understand psychology education in south africa. A community survey took the place of the 2006 census. Statistics south africa s census 2011 is the source of the basic population data.
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