Identification
Survey ID Number
MWI_2008_PHC_v01_M
Title
Population and Housing Census 2008
Country
| Name | Country code |
|---|---|
| Malawi | MWI |
Study type
Population and Housing Census [hh/popcen]
Series Information
This is the fifth in a series of decennial censuses that have been conducted in Malawi since the country attained its independence in 1964. The first post-independence census was conducted in 1966, followed by the 1977, 1987 and 1998 censuses.
Abstract
In addition to variables collected in past censuses, 2he 2008 Census contains information on disability statistics, emigration, maternal and general deaths, and orphan hood status of children aged 18 years or younger.
Kind of Data
Census/enumeration data [cen]
Unit of Analysis
- Households
- Individuals
- Household members aged 6 years or older
- Women aged 12 years or older
- Individuals
- Household members aged 6 years or older
- Women aged 12 years or older
Scope
Notes
The 2008 Population and Housing Census covered the following topics:
- Household Demographics Characteristics
- Parental Survivorship and Residence
- Activities (for household member aged 6 years and older)
- Birth (for women aged 12 years or older)
- Dwelling Unit Characteristics
- Emigration
- Maternal Mortality
- Mortality
- Household Demographics Characteristics
- Parental Survivorship and Residence
- Activities (for household member aged 6 years and older)
- Birth (for women aged 12 years or older)
- Dwelling Unit Characteristics
- Emigration
- Maternal Mortality
- Mortality
Coverage
Geographic Coverage
National
Producers and sponsors
Primary investigators
| Name | Affiliation |
|---|---|
| National Statistical Office (NSO) | Malawi Government |
Sampling
Sampling Procedure
Not applicable
Data Collection
Dates of Data Collection
| Start | End |
|---|---|
| 2008-06-08 | 2008-06-28 |
Data Collection Mode
Face-to-face [f2f]
Metadata production
DDI Document ID
DDI_MWI_2008_PHC_v01_M
Producers
| Name | Abbreviation | Affiliation | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Development Economics Data Group | DECDG | The World Bank | Ducumentation of the DDI |
Date of Metadata Production
2012-03-08
DDI Document version
Version 01: (March 2012)