Population and Housing Census 2002
Seychelles, 2002
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Identification
Survey ID Number
SYC_2002_PHC_v01_M
Title
Population and Housing Census 2002
Country
| Name | Country code |
|---|---|
| Seychelles | SYC |
Study type
Population and Housing Census [hh/popcen]
Series Information
This census is the fifth in the series of censuses conducted since Independence. The previous censuses were conducted in 1977, 1987, 1994, and 1997.
Abstract
In line with the general agreement within the Southern African Development Community (SADC) member countries, each state would conduct either a population census or major demographic survey during the period 2000-2003. Seychelles had planned to carry out its population census in 2003, however the dates for the census were brought forward to August 2002.
Kind of Data
Census/enumeration data [cen]
Unit of Analysis
-Individual
-Household
-Household
Scope
Notes
The scope of this census includes the following:
-Demographic information (age, sex, nationality, marital status, education, occupation)
-Housing Characteristics (type of dwelling, age of building, ownership of capital goods, waste disposal)
-Household economic activities (agricultural data, fishing, other economic activities)
-Demographic information (age, sex, nationality, marital status, education, occupation)
-Housing Characteristics (type of dwelling, age of building, ownership of capital goods, waste disposal)
-Household economic activities (agricultural data, fishing, other economic activities)
Coverage
Geographic Coverage
National
Producers and sponsors
Primary investigators
| Name | Affiliation |
|---|---|
| Statistics & Database Administration Section, Management & Information Systems Division | Republic of Seychelles |
Sampling
Sampling Procedure
The census counted 21,015 dwelling units and 81,755 individuals living in 20,933 households (including institutional populations).
Data Collection
Dates of Data Collection
| Start | End |
|---|---|
| 2002-08-26 | 2002-09-02 |
Data Collection Mode
Face-to-face [f2f]
Supervision
Officers from the Census Office (MISD) assumed the roles of Zone Supervisors and they were each responsible for between 6 to 8 supervisors, and between 25 to 40 field assistants. The supervisor’s job entailed enumerator training, public relation maintenance, progress reporting, fieldwork supervision, maintaining summary sheets, equipment control and liaising on a daily basis with the Zone supervisors.
Data Collection Notes
The main topics covered in the census were housing, agriculture, population, employment and education. The questionnaire largely adopted the format of the 1994 Census field tool, with the exception of the housing section, the space for which had to be doubled to accommodate additional questions submitted by various users. Some additions were included after the questionnaire had been circulated among both public and private sector organisations. New attributes included were; age and use of premises, availability of water storage tanks, solar heater, washing machine, mobile phones, computer, access to the internet and methods of household waste disposal.
Questionnaires
Questionnaires
The main topics covered in the census were housing, agriculture, population, employment and education. The questionnaire largely adopted the format of the 1994 Census field tool, with the
exception of the housing section, the space for which had to be doubled to accommodate additional questions submitted by various users. Some additions were included after the questionnaire had been circulated among both public and private sector organisations. New attributes included were; age and use of premises, availability of water storage tanks, solar heater, washing machine, mobile phones, computer, access to the internet and methods of household waste disposal.
exception of the housing section, the space for which had to be doubled to accommodate additional questions submitted by various users. Some additions were included after the questionnaire had been circulated among both public and private sector organisations. New attributes included were; age and use of premises, availability of water storage tanks, solar heater, washing machine, mobile phones, computer, access to the internet and methods of household waste disposal.
Data Processing
Data Editing
Data processing was carried out in two different stages. Most of the coding was undertaken at Cap Ternay Youth Village, where the Census Office was loaned working space to allow some 20 persons to work at a time.
All data capture was carried out at the Census Office and recruited staff from various ministries assisted with the data entry after their normal
working hours. The bulk of the data had been entered by the end of February 2003, and printouts of the data were available in the first week of March 2003.
Manual checking of the printed data against the questionnaires started in March 2003 and took around four months to be completed, whereas computer editing (corrections) started in July 2003 and ended in April 2004.
All data capture was carried out at the Census Office and recruited staff from various ministries assisted with the data entry after their normal
working hours. The bulk of the data had been entered by the end of February 2003, and printouts of the data were available in the first week of March 2003.
Manual checking of the printed data against the questionnaires started in March 2003 and took around four months to be completed, whereas computer editing (corrections) started in July 2003 and ended in April 2004.
Access policy
Contacts
| Name | Affiliation | URL | |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Bureau of Statistics | Republic of Seychelles | stats@nbs.gov.sc | Link |
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:
National Bureau of Statistics, Republic of Seychelles. Population and Housing Census 2002 (PHC 2002). Ref. SYC_2002_PHC_v01_M. Dataset downloaded from [url] 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:
National Bureau of Statistics, Republic of Seychelles. Population and Housing Census 2002 (PHC 2002). Ref. SYC_2002_PHC_v01_M. Dataset downloaded from [url] on [date].
Disclaimer and copyrights
Disclaimer
The user of the data acknowledges that the original collector of the data, the authorized distributor of the data, and the relevant funding agency bear no responsibility for use of the data or for interpretations or inferences based upon such uses.
Metadata production
DDI Document ID
DDI_SYC_2002_PHC_v01_M_WB
Producers
| Name | Abbreviation | Affiliation | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Development Economics Data Group | DECDG | The World Bank | Documentation of the DDI |
Date of Metadata Production
2014-01-22
DDI Document version
Version 01 (January 2014)