Fourth General Census of Population and Housing 2009 - IPUMS Subset
Mali, 2009
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MLI_2009_PHC_v01_M_v7.5_A_IPUMS
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Principal occupation (ML2009A_OCC)
Data file: MLI2009_PHC-P-H.dat
Overview
Type:
Discrete
Decimal:
0
Start:
264
End:
267
Width:
4
Range:
-
Format:
Numeric
Questions and instructions
Literal question
<span class="h3">Population age six or older</span>
<br />[Questions P24-P28 were asked for persons age 6+.]</p>
<p><span class="em">P25) Main economic activity</span>
<br />For those who worked during the reference month: What type of work did [Name] mainly do? For those who did not work but who have worked: What was the last main job that [Name] had?</p>
<div class="i1">Record the response.<br />____</div>
<br />[Questions P24-P28 were asked for persons age 6+.]</p>
<p><span class="em">P25) Main economic activity</span>
<br />For those who worked during the reference month: What type of work did [Name] mainly do? For those who did not work but who have worked: What was the last main job that [Name] had?</p>
<div class="i1">Record the response.<br />____</div>
Categories
| Value | Category |
|---|---|
| 0101 | Farmer, peasant |
| 0102 | Greengrocer |
| 0103 | Gardener, florist |
| 0104 | Tree farmer |
| 0105 | Other agricultural workers not elsewhere classified |
| 0106 | Breeder |
| 0107 | Shepherd |
| 0108 | Poultry farmer |
| 0109 | Beekeeper |
| 0110 | Other workers in livestock and related not elsewhere classified |
| 0111 | Hunter |
| 0112 | Forestry |
| 0113 | Agronomist |
| 0114 | Veterinarian or veterinary agent |
| 0115 | Seasonal agricultural worker |
| 0201 | Fisherman |
| 0202 | Fish farmer, aquaculture |
| 0301 | Sand extractor |
| 0302 | Gold prospector |
| 0303 | Well digger |
| 0304 | Geologist |
| 0305 | Other mine and quarry workers |
| 0401 | Carpenter, cabinetmaker |
| 0402 | Basketmaker, weaver (mat, fan etc) |
| 0403 | Shoemaker, leatherworker |
| 0404 | Carpenter |
| 0405 | Glazier, glass worker |
| 0406 | Brickmaker |
| 0407 | Dyer |
| 0408 | Potter |
| 0409 | Jeweler |
| 0410 | Weaver |
| 0411 | Smith |
| 0412 | Welder |
| 0413 | Sculptor |
| 0414 | Other similar craftsman not elsewhere classified (factories, manufacturing industry, etc) |
| 0415 | Baker |
| 0416 | Pastry maker |
| 0417 | Painter or decorator |
| 0418 | Printer |
| 0419 | Tailor |
| 0420 | Embroiderer |
| 0421 | Dressmaker |
| 0422 | Upholsterer |
| 0424 | Miller or mill operator |
| 0425 | Refrigerationist |
| 0426 | Worker in manufacturing activity |
| 0501 | Electrician |
| 0502 | Energy agent |
| 0503 | Water distribution |
| 0601 | Mason |
| 0602 | Worker |
| 0604 | Other construction workers |
| 0605 | Floor tiling, marble |
| 0606 | Building constructor |
| 0607 | Building contractor |
| 0608 | Tâcheron |
| 0610 | Surveyor or cartographer |
| 0611 | Plumber |
| 0612 | Building engineer |
| 0613 | Architect |
| 0701 | Director and manager of business, economic operator |
| 0702 | Trader |
| 0703 | Shopkeeper |
| 0704 | Merchandiser |
| 0706 | Seller of articles (general trade, various items) |
| 0707 | Seller of pharmacy |
| 0708 | Coffee seller |
| 0709 | Local pharmacy vendor |
| 0710 | Fish seller |
| 0711 | Vegetable seller |
| 0712 | Clothing celler |
| 0713 | Wood seller |
| 0714 | Street vendor (mobile) |
| 0715 | Food vendor |
| 0716 | Shoe vendor |
| 0717 | Livestock vender |
| 0718 | Milk vendor |
| 0719 | Charcoal vendor |
| 0720 | Fruit vendor |
| 0721 | Condiment vendor |
| 0722 | Supply vendor (stationary, books and other office supplies) |
| 0723 | Ticket seller |
| 0724 | Cereal vendor |
| 0725 | Seller of telephone cards, phone booth |
| 0726 | Soda vendor |
| 0727 | Cement vendor |
| 0728 | Vendor of cosmetic produccts |
| 0729 | Egg seller |
| 0730 | Electronics vendor |
| 0731 | Vendor of traditional medicines |
| 0732 | Bread seller |
| 0733 | Butcher |
| 0736 | Sales representative |
| 0737 | Other sales staff and sellers not elsewhere classified |
| 0738 | Hardware seller |
| 0739 | Moped and bicycle repairman |
| 0741 | Repair for radio and television receivers |
| 0742 | Gas station attendant |
| 0744 | Shoe repairman |
| 0746 | Vehicle and motorcycle seller |
| 0748 | Parts vender |
| 0749 | Pharmacist |
| 0750 | Auto mechanics and auxiliary |
| 0751 | Vulcanising (tire repair) |
| 0752 | Storekeeper |
| 0801 | Hotel owner |
| 0802 | Restaurant owner |
| 0803 | Gargotier |
| 0805 | Other service personnel occupations not elsewhere classified (hostess, steward etc) |
| 0806 | Tour guide |
| 0901 | Carrier |
| 0902 | Conveyor |
| 0903 | Light vehicle driver |
| 0906 | Driver of animal- or person-powered vehicle (donkey cart, rickshaw etc) |
| 0907 | Small boat driver (pirogue) |
| 0908 | Taximan |
| 0910 | Other drivers of vehicles not elsewhere classified |
| 0911 | Moderator or journalist |
| 0913 | Other telecommunication agents (cyber cafes, Orange, Malitel, Sotelma) |
| 0915 | Other communication agents not elsewhere classified (marketing, griots) |
| 0916 | Transportation agent (air, land and river) |
| 0917 | Laborer |
| 0919 | Forwarding agent (freight) |
| 1001 | Insurance agent |
| 1002 | Financial intermediary |
| 1003 | Bank officer |
| 1006 | Cashier |
| 1007 | Other financial system agents |
| 1102 | Computer worker, computer maintenance |
| 1103 | Realtor |
| 1104 | Seizure agent (operator) |
| 1107 | Researcher |
| 1108 | Administrator |
| 1111 | Lawyer |
| 1112 | Accountant |
| 1113 | Other executives of private companies |
| 1114 | Other middle managers of private companies |
| 1115 | Support staff (secretary, office worker) in private companies |
| 1116 | Guard/parking agent |
| 1201 | CEOs |
| 1202 | Director level (department heads) |
| 1203 | Upper level (engineer, economist, doctor, professor, inspector) |
| 1204 | Mid level (controllers, technicians) |
| 1205 | Staff support (secretary, office worker, administrative assistant) |
| 1206 | Customs agent |
| 1207 | Police officer |
| 1208 | Civil protection officer |
| 1209 | Mayor's office worker |
| 1210 | Constable |
| 1211 | Guard |
| 1213 | Soldier or military |
| 1216 | Legal officer |
| 1220 | Magistrate |
| 1222 | Other administrative service occupations not elsewhere classified |
| 1223 | Municipal elected officials |
| 1226 | Other elected officals of territorial or communities (village, district) |
| 1229 | Water and forest agents |
| 1230 | Librarian, archivist |
| 1231 | Accountant |
| 1232 | Tax agent or treasurer |
| 1301 | University professor and other higher learning institutions |
| 1302 | Secondary teacher (general, technical, professional) |
| 1303 | Teacher of fundamental second cycle |
| 1304 | Teacher of first cycle |
| 1305 | Preschool teacher |
| 1306 | Special education teacher |
| 1307 | Other teaching staff not elsewhere classified |
| 1401 | Doctor |
| 1404 | Anesthesiologist |
| 1405 | Nurse |
| 1406 | Midwife |
| 1407 | Matrone |
| 1408 | Maintenace services for health center |
| 1410 | Health worker |
| 1415 | Traditional healer |
| 1416 | Health technician |
| 1418 | Laboratory technician |
| 1419 | Other health personnel not elsewhere classified |
| 1421 | Sweeper |
| 1501 | Artist (writer, singer, designer, painter) |
| 1502 | Filmmaker |
| 1504 | Photographer |
| 1506 | Other artists not elsewhere classified |
| 1507 | Cameraman |
| 1513 | Bleacher or clothing beater |
| 1514 | Imam |
| 1515 | Muezzin |
| 1517 | Other clergy member |
| 1518 | Beggar |
| 1519 | Traditional religious teacher, wandering holy man |
| 1520 | Hair dresser, braider |
| 1525 | Other occupations in private administration, semi-autonomous, not elsewhere classified |
| 1529 | Ironing, clothes washing, auto washing |
| 1530 | Pastor and other religious service |
| 1531 | Football player and other atheletes |
| 1536 | Investigator and collection agent |
| 1537 | Union activities |
| 1601 | Domestic servant (female) |
| 1602 | Domestic servant (male) |
| 1603 | Cook |
| 1604 | Other domestic workers |
| 1704 | NGO workers |
| 1705 | Other foreigners working in international organizations |
| 9000 | Occupation response suppressed |
| 9998 | Unknown |
| 9999 | NIU (not in universe) |
Warning: these figures indicate the number of cases found in the data file. They cannot be interpreted as summary statistics of the population of interest.
Interviewer instructions
Questions (P24 to P28) are for members of the household who are six (6) years or older. This part of the questionnaire allows for the collection of information on employment, the type of employment, the branch of the industry. Particular emphasis is placed on farming due to its importance in the occupations of the population.</p>
<p><span class="em"> 6.2.3.24 Main economic activity (Column P25) </span></p>
<p>Write clearly and legibly the wording of the main economic activity of household members who are six (6) years or older. This question is also for people who were employed but who are now unemployed.</p>
<p>For individuals who worked during the reference period (in the months before the agent's visit), the main activity is the activity that occupied the individual for the most time.</p>
<p>For individuals who have not worked during the reference period (in the months before the passage of the agent), the main activity is the last activity that occupied the individual for the most time.</p>
<p>For students, senior citizens, those who work from home, and people of independent means, the agent records based on the situation of the student, the senior citizen, the person who works at home, or the person of independent means.</p>
<p><span class="pg">[pg. 30]</span></p>
<p>The agent records the activity exercised by the person who was surveyed. It is neither the rank nor the learned profession, but the activity performed by the individual.</p>
<p>[Omitted example] </p>
<p>You must urge people surveyed for maximum accuracy on the work done, especially among civil servants. Economic activity must be registered with the greatest possible precision. The table below gives some examples of wrong answers (to avoid) and correct answers (to remember).</p>
<div class="i1">Wrong answers: Public official, civil servant<br />Correct answers: Typist, architect, ticket salesperson, statistician, accountant, driver, customs inspector, financial controller, Police Commissioner, PTT Agent [job in telecommunications], tax collector, switchboard, civil servant, etc.<br /><br />Wrong answers: Worker<br />Correct answers: Baker, bricklayer, plumber, electrician, mechanic, radio repairman, carpenter, etc.<br /><br />Wrong answers: Artisan<br />Correct answers: Basket maker, tailor, potter, weaver, blacksmith, jeweler, etc.<br /><br />Wrong answers: Laborer<br />Correct answers: Messenger, sweeper, night watchman, farm laborer, etc.<br /><br />Wrong answers: Trader<br />Correct answers: Seller of cigarettes, cakes, vegetables, condiments, spare parts, "aprons"[<span class="lang">tablier</span>], shopkeeper, etc.</div>
<p><span class="em"> 6.2.3.24 Main economic activity (Column P25) </span></p>
<p>Write clearly and legibly the wording of the main economic activity of household members who are six (6) years or older. This question is also for people who were employed but who are now unemployed.</p>
<p>For individuals who worked during the reference period (in the months before the agent's visit), the main activity is the activity that occupied the individual for the most time.</p>
<p>For individuals who have not worked during the reference period (in the months before the passage of the agent), the main activity is the last activity that occupied the individual for the most time.</p>
<p>For students, senior citizens, those who work from home, and people of independent means, the agent records based on the situation of the student, the senior citizen, the person who works at home, or the person of independent means.</p>
<p><span class="pg">[pg. 30]</span></p>
<p>The agent records the activity exercised by the person who was surveyed. It is neither the rank nor the learned profession, but the activity performed by the individual.</p>
<p>[Omitted example] </p>
<p>You must urge people surveyed for maximum accuracy on the work done, especially among civil servants. Economic activity must be registered with the greatest possible precision. The table below gives some examples of wrong answers (to avoid) and correct answers (to remember).</p>
<div class="i1">Wrong answers: Public official, civil servant<br />Correct answers: Typist, architect, ticket salesperson, statistician, accountant, driver, customs inspector, financial controller, Police Commissioner, PTT Agent [job in telecommunications], tax collector, switchboard, civil servant, etc.<br /><br />Wrong answers: Worker<br />Correct answers: Baker, bricklayer, plumber, electrician, mechanic, radio repairman, carpenter, etc.<br /><br />Wrong answers: Artisan<br />Correct answers: Basket maker, tailor, potter, weaver, blacksmith, jeweler, etc.<br /><br />Wrong answers: Laborer<br />Correct answers: Messenger, sweeper, night watchman, farm laborer, etc.<br /><br />Wrong answers: Trader<br />Correct answers: Seller of cigarettes, cakes, vegetables, condiments, spare parts, "aprons"[<span class="lang">tablier</span>], shopkeeper, etc.</div>
Description
Definition
This variable indicates the person's principal occupation.
Universe
Mali 2009: Persons age 6+ who were at work, unemployed or seasonally inactive [discrepancies: none]
concept
Concept
| var_concept.title | Vocabulary |
|---|---|
| Work: Occupation Variables -- PERSON | IPUMS |