Identification
Survey ID Number
LAO_2005_PHC_v01_M
Title
Census of Population and Housing 2005
Country
| Name | Country code |
|---|---|
| Lao PDR | LAO |
Study type
Population and Housing Census [hh/popcen]
Series Information
The Census of Population and Housing (CPH) was conducted for the first time in 1985. The second time was in 1995, and the third time was in 2005. It was conducted by the Department of Statistics, in cooperation with all provinces, and was supported by the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA).
Abstract
The purpose of the 2005 Population Census and Housing is to provide information on the population and its living conditions, which will be used for planning purposes in most sectors of Lao society, e.g. education, labour market, housing and construction, water and electricity supply, etc.
Kind of Data
Census/enumeration data [cen]
Unit of Analysis
Individual
Household
Household
Version
Version Description
Version 1.1: Edited data, first version, for internal use only.
Version Date
2007
Scope
Notes
The Census of Population and Housing 2005 includes:
- ALL PERSONS: demographic information, education, economic activity, migration, disabilities
- WOMEN: fertility
- HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS: housing tenure, building materials, access to electricity and water, toilet facility, cooking, agricultural land
- ALL PERSONS: demographic information, education, economic activity, migration, disabilities
- WOMEN: fertility
- HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS: housing tenure, building materials, access to electricity and water, toilet facility, cooking, agricultural land
Topics
| Topic | Vocabulary | URI |
|---|---|---|
| censuses [14.1] | CESSDA | http://www.nesstar.org/rdf/common |
| fertility [14.2] | CESSDA | http://www.nesstar.org/rdf/common |
| EDUCATION [6] | CESSDA | http://www.nesstar.org/rdf/common |
| morbidity and mortality [14.4] | CESSDA | http://www.nesstar.org/rdf/common |
| migration [14.3] | CESSDA | http://www.nesstar.org/rdf/common |
| housing [10.1] | CESSDA | http://www.nesstar.org/rdf/common |
Coverage
Geographic Coverage
National
Universe
Lao PDR de jure population in private and collective households on March 1, 2005 covering Lao citizens, citizens of other countries who had been granted permanent residence in Lao PDR, and Lao citizens residing abroad, e.g., diplomatic staffs.
Producers and sponsors
Primary investigators
| Name | Affiliation |
|---|---|
| Department of Statistics | Ministry of Planning and Investment |
Funding Agency/Sponsor
| Name | Abbreviation | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency | SIDA | Shared funding |
| Lao PDR Government | Shared funding |
Sampling
Sampling Procedure
Not applicable
Weighting
Not applicable.
Data Collection
Dates of Data Collection
| Start | End |
|---|---|
| 2005-03-01 | 2005-03-07 |
Time periods
| Start date |
|---|
| 2005-03-01 |
Data Collection Mode
Face-to-face [f2f]
Supervision
Inspection areas comprised many enumeration areas. One supervisor was responsible for one inspection area with 7 to 10 enumerators.
Roles of supervisor:
As representatives of the secretary of the Population and Housing Census Steering Committee at each level, he/she supervised and inspected the work carried out in the field. Supervisors served as bridge connecting the Population Census Office at different levels and enumerators. The good performance of the Population Census, with completed and accurate data, depended on the activeness of and attention paid by the supervisors when problems occurred in enumeration areas such as no cooperation from households or locals.
In case enumerators did not follow survey procedures, or questionnaires or documents were not completed, the supervisors was responsible for reporting and finding solutions on time. Supervisors were seen as team leader for enumerators. They also had to solve technical problems and check the quality of data. In conclusion, as a supervisor one must:
- Guarantee that enumerators carry out work according to advice and survey methods correctly. For example, it is not correct if enumerators order people to gather together in temple or school for interview.
- You must have contact with your enumerators all time throughout the survey.
- Guarantee that each enumerator has a complete set of necessarily equipment.
- Inspect and collecting work of enumerators and help them solve problems occurred in fieldwork, especially technical aspects (if bigger problems occurred, it must be reported to steering committee at district level for their information immediately).
Roles of supervisor:
As representatives of the secretary of the Population and Housing Census Steering Committee at each level, he/she supervised and inspected the work carried out in the field. Supervisors served as bridge connecting the Population Census Office at different levels and enumerators. The good performance of the Population Census, with completed and accurate data, depended on the activeness of and attention paid by the supervisors when problems occurred in enumeration areas such as no cooperation from households or locals.
In case enumerators did not follow survey procedures, or questionnaires or documents were not completed, the supervisors was responsible for reporting and finding solutions on time. Supervisors were seen as team leader for enumerators. They also had to solve technical problems and check the quality of data. In conclusion, as a supervisor one must:
- Guarantee that enumerators carry out work according to advice and survey methods correctly. For example, it is not correct if enumerators order people to gather together in temple or school for interview.
- You must have contact with your enumerators all time throughout the survey.
- Guarantee that each enumerator has a complete set of necessarily equipment.
- Inspect and collecting work of enumerators and help them solve problems occurred in fieldwork, especially technical aspects (if bigger problems occurred, it must be reported to steering committee at district level for their information immediately).
Data Collection Notes
During census time, the whole country was divided into 16,000 enumeration areas. The average size is estimated at about 50-70 households per enumeration area. The average household size is estimated at 6 persons per household. In one day, one enumerator could interview about 8-10 households.
Enumerators and supervisors had to undergo training. For details on pre-enumeration activities refer to the manuals in Technical Documents.
To carry out the 3rd nation-wide Population and Housing Census in year 2005, villages are divided into enumeration areas. One village could be one enumeration area or divided into many enumeration areas depending on the number of households and population in that specific village, which the Census Secretary Office at provincial levels had already prepared in table 01. One enumerator is responsible for one enumeration area only.
Enumerators and supervisors had to undergo training. For details on pre-enumeration activities refer to the manuals in Technical Documents.
To carry out the 3rd nation-wide Population and Housing Census in year 2005, villages are divided into enumeration areas. One village could be one enumeration area or divided into many enumeration areas depending on the number of households and population in that specific village, which the Census Secretary Office at provincial levels had already prepared in table 01. One enumerator is responsible for one enumeration area only.
Data Collectors
| Name | Abbreviation | Affiliation |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Statistics | DoS | Ministry of Planning and Investment |
Questionnaires
Questionnaires
One questionnaire contains 37 pages (excluding cover page). The number of questionnaires needed for each enumeration area depends on the number of households listed in that specific enumeration area. It is estimated at 2-3 questionnaires for one enumeration area.
Data Processing
Data Editing
Editing of census questionnaires was done to guarantee that all questionnaires contained correct answers as instructed. This work took place at the district level in order to facilitate the return to enumeration areas, if necessary. During the actual enumeration, supervisors checked some questionnaires.
Other Processing
Supervisors must compile data from each area that belongs to village and summarize for each village according to number of responsible areas.
Data Appraisal
Estimates of Sampling Error
Not applicable.
Access policy
Access authority
| Name | Affiliation | URL |
|---|---|---|
| Director General | Department of Statistics | www.nsc.gov.la |
Contacts
| Name | Affiliation | URL | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Director General, Department of Statistics Service | Lao Statistics Bureau | nscp@etllao.com | www.lsb.gov.la |
Confidentiality
The Statistics Law of Lao PDR guarantees that identities of respondents are kept confidential.
Before being granted access to the dataset, all users have to formally agree:
1. To make no copies of any files or portions of files to which s/he is granted access except those authorized by the data depositor.
2. Not to use any technique in an attempt to learn the identity of any person, establishment, or sampling unit not identified on public use data files.
3. To hold in strictest confidence the identification of any establishment or individual that may be inadvertently revealed in any documents or discussion, or analysis. Such inadvertent identification revealed in her/his analysis will be immediately brought to the attention of the data depositor.
Access conditions
Authorization to use this data is granted to designated individuals in the concerned division of the Department of Statistics (DoS). Under no circumstances shall the authorized user reproduce, distribute, sell or lend the entire data or parts thereof to any other data user apart from himself or that of authorized employees in the DoS.
Citation requirements
Use of the dataset must be acknowledged using a citation which would include:
- the Identification of the Primary Investigator
- the title of the survey (including country, acronym and year of implementation)
- the survey reference number
- the source and date of download
Example:
Department of Statistics, Ministry of Planning and Investment, Lao PDR. Census of Population and Housing 2005. Ref. LAO_2005_PHC_v01_M. Dataset downloaded from [website] on [date].
- the Identification of the Primary Investigator
- the title of the survey (including country, acronym and year of implementation)
- the survey reference number
- the source and date of download
Example:
Department of Statistics, Ministry of Planning and Investment, Lao PDR. Census of Population and Housing 2005. Ref. LAO_2005_PHC_v01_M. Dataset downloaded from [website] on [date].
Disclaimer and copyrights
Disclaimer
The user of the data acknowledges that the Department of Statistics bears no responsibility for use of the data or for interpretations or inferences based upon such uses.
Metadata production
DDI Document ID
DDI_LAO_2005_PHC_v01_M
Producers
| Name | Abbreviation | Affiliation | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Phouphath SINGTHAVONGXAY | PS | Department of Statistics | Documenter |
| Mr. Houmnylat RATTANAVONG | Lat | Department of Statistics | Documenter |
| Mr. Deuansavanh THAMMACHACK | Deuan | Department of Statistics | Documenter |
| Accelerated Data Program | ADP | International Household Survey Network | Editing for the IHSN Central Survey Catalog |
Date of Metadata Production
2009-12-01
DDI Document version
Version 01: Adopted from "DDI_LAO_2005_CPH_v01_M" DDI that was done by metadata producers mentioned in "Metadata Production" section.