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. 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. We used census 2011s 10% samples for both households and individuals data, and the full census data. South africa south african census 2011, 10% sample sampling the sampling frame for the pes was the complete list of census 2011 eas, amounting to 103 576 eas. After the municipal elections on 3 august 2016 it was merged into the larger jb marks local municipality. 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. Climate edit durban has a humid subtropical climate koppen climate classification cfa, with hot and humid summers and pleasantly warm and dry winters, which are snow and frostfree. Census 2011 was conducted from 9th to 31st october 2011. Census results play an essential role in informing and measuring public policies. What census 2011 taught us about the state of education. South africa population and housing census 2011 ghdx. Durban has a natural harbour, durban harbour, which is the busiest port in south africa and is the 4thbusiest in the southern hemisphere. After completing the processing of results for the census, statistics south africa statssa sampled 10% of the data which they availed for public access. It is also one of the major centres of tourism because of the citys warm subtropical climate and.
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 content and the. 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. Censuses are principal means of collecting basic population and housing statistics required for social and. 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. This study employed eas from the 2001 census estimates hsrc, 2005 as building blocks for creating new census output areas in south africa. Statistics south africa s census 2011 is the source of the basic population data. Statistics south africa continues to breakdown the census. In 1996 the postapartheid government conducted its first population census. The starting point for access to 2011 census data by release and in all available formats. This guide contains the information you need in order to understand and use statistics from the 2011 census in england and wales. The municipality, which includes neighborin touns, haes a population o amaist 3. A 10% sample of all households excluding special institutions and hostels 2 persons. Ventersdorp local municipality was a local municipality in dr kenneth kaunda district municipality, north west province, south africa. 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 population group census 2001 and 2011. Census 2011 methodology and highlights of key results statistics south africa. 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. 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. What census 2011 taught us about the state of education hsrc. South africa has conducted three censuses 1996, 2001 and 2011. Statistics south africa is the source of the basic data, while the information displayed results from my own processing of the census data. Published by statistics south africa, private bag x44, pretoria 0001. This section focuses on the various activities that were this section focuses on the various activities that were carried out prior to the finalisation of the results.
Statistics south africa is the source of the basic data, while the information displayed results. The census results show that the south african population increased from 40,5. South africa census 2011 spatial metadata konektazshape. A south african child wears his countrys flag on his face. The 2011 canadian census is a detailed enumeration of the canadian population on may 10, 2011. The first results of census 2011 are now in the public domain, and already the news cycle is being dominated by interpretations of these results. Projecting population, numbers of households and dwelling units in.
Oct 31, 2012 the first results of census 2011 are now in the public domain, and already the news cycle is being dominated by interpretations of these results. Brand south africa according to census 2011 the countrys population is 51. The following table shows the provincial populations according to the 2011 national census and the most recent midyear population. Africa s largest volunteer driven open data platform. Located on the east coast of south africa, durban is the busiest port in the country. It also includes other demographic, economic, and healthrelated topics. South africa census 2011 immigration south africa blog. Version 2 is a result of revisions done to the sa census 2011 10% persons data file that was released by statistics sa on. According to statistics south africa, white south africans make up 8. Statistics canada, an agency of the canadian government, conducts a nationwide census every five years.
Three sets of questionnaires were developed for census 2011. Community survey 2016, statistical release p0301 statistics south africa. Statistics south africas census 2011 is the source of the basic population data. They provide a detailed snapshot of the population and its characteristics, and underpin funding allocation to provide public services. Results also show that the population aged 0 14 has decreased from 34,3% in. Their actual proportional share in municipalities is likely to be higher, given the undercount in the 2001 census. 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.
This is a zipped folder containing shape files and geographic database files for cape town for the south african population census 2011. Statistics south africa census datasets openafrica. South africa south african census 2011, 10% sample. The data in the south african census 1996 data file is a 10% unit level sample drawn from census 1996 as follows. 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.
The definition of the black or african american racial category used in the 2010 census is presented in the text box on this page. National library of south africa, pretoria division. Statistics south africa, 2012 78 pp a complete set of stats sa publications is available at stats sa library and the following libraries. The 1997 omb standards also allowed for respondents to identify with more than one race. Browse by table type, search by topic or table number, or view by release.
The south africa 2011 census provides population numbers, household or family size and composition, and information on sex and age distribution. In census 2001, the main places in traditional areas were the traditional area names and the subplaces the village names. Evaluation of the south african population census 2011. Also available in afrikaans, xitsonga, isixhosa, sepedi, sesotho, isindebele, isizulu, setswana, siswati and. The provincial boundary changes were mostly as a result of eight cross boundary. The map results from my own processing of the data. National library of south africa, pretoria division national library of south africa, cape town division.
Stats sa library cataloguinginpublication cip data. Since the election of 27 april 1994, south africa has been divided into nine provinces. The following table shows the distribution of white people by province, according to the 2011 census. Sep 18, 2014 in 1996 the postapartheid government conducted its first population census. The census results show that the population of south africa increased by about four million from 1996 to 2001. 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. In the ten years since the last census about seven million people have been added. 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. It forms part of the west coast district municipality, and has municipality code wc011. To provide statistics on population, demographic, social, economic and housing characteristics.
Census bureau releases new veteran employment outcomes statistics today the census bureau released new experimental statistics on u. This data is expected to help councillors, city planners, policymakers, advocacy groups and ordinary south africans to create better understanding of their communities. A community survey took the place of the 2006 census. Census bureau released an interactive data hub and resource page in response to the covid19 pandemic. Census 2011 was the third census to be conducted in south africa, since the first democratic elections in 1994. 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. Statistics south africa stats sa will be deploying an army of 120 000 people. Abstract datafirst has been provided with additional gis data for cape town from the city of cape town municipality for. 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. 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. This paper by sharthi laldaparsad statistics south africa explains some of the features of the georeferenced census frame of dwellings.
The results were released in october 2007 with the caution that figures must be read with a certain interval of confidence. Highlights of key results english pdf statistics south africa. Development of census output areas in south africa. For the 2011 census statistics south africa specifically applied for. A census is a count of all people in the country on a predetermined date called the reference date. The 10% sampled data is representative of the entire population. Afrigis embarked on a journey to create an informative online census portal with the release of statistics south africas statssa 2011 census results. List of south african provinces by population wikipedia. 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. Statistics south africas 2017 midyear population estimate puts the total at 56. The purpose of this study is to estimate demographic parameters from the 2011 south africa census using various demographic models. In 1996, kwazulunatal recorded the largest population size of 8,6 million followed by gauteng with population size of 7,6 million. A 10% sample of all persons as enumerated in the 1996 population census in south africa.
Questionnaire a the household questionnaire administed to the population in a household setup including those. 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. A georeferenced census frame of dwellings for the 2011. Statistical release revised statistics south africa. The following table shows the provincial populations according to the 2011. To provide a base for the selection of a new sampling frame. 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. South africa has a long history and high coverage of vital registration but censuses and surveys remain the principal sources of demographic information. 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. The south african national census of 2011 is the 3rd comprehensive census performed by statistics south. 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. 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.
Census bureaus inclusion of a sixth categorysome other raceon the census 2000 and 2010 census questionnaires. 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. Estimating demographic parameters from the 2011 south africa. South africas prohuman rights constitution, stable government, democratic institutions, independent judiciary, and strong economy mean it has. The average household income in south africa has more than doubled over the past decade, according to the 2011 census results. In 2011, it consisted of a mandatory short form census questionnaire and an inaugural national household survey nhs, a voluntary survey which. Durban is famous as the busiest port in sooth africae an is an a a major centre o tourism acause o the ceetys warm subtropical climate an extensive beaches.