Interactive data
Create your own tables (PX-WEB) Create your own tables – within your browser window – using the key results data from the Community Survey. Save the resulting tables in Excel, .txt, .csv or HTML format for download to your PC, or simply print the results directly from your browser window. Click here to create tables read more »
Basic results
Highlights of survey methods and findings In February 2007, a large-scale Community Survey was conducted in all provinces. The main objective of the survey was to provide demographic and socio-economic data at municipal level. 949 105 persons were enumerated. 246 618 households were covered during enumeration. Scanning technology was used to process the data. The read more »
Background
What is the Community Survey 2007? The Community Survey (CS) is a large-scale household survey conducted by Statistics South Africa to bridge the gap between censuses. Historically, the census took place at a 5 year interval (1996 and 2001), but this has been extended to a 10 – year interval. What is the purpose of read more »
2007 Community Survey
Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) is mandated by law, in terms of the Stats Act No. 6 of 1999, to collect reliable statistical information from the public, which informs development and democracy in the country. Stats SA conducts the Population Census, and several other household-based surveys such as the Labour Force Survey (LFS) and the read more »
Interactive & electronic products
Digital Census Atlas: Maps displaying the demographic characteristics of South Africa and the different provinces and municipalities. Click here to access this product Interactive tables (PX-Web): Compile tables on a provincial, district council or municipality level according to your own specifications. Ward Profiles 2003: Census findings for all electoral wards, designed to give you – read more »
Data supplied to National Treasury
Data supplied to National Treasury for conversion of Census 2001 data in line with the preliminary municipal boundaries as at December 2005 (Ver: DPLG_091205) Data supplied to National Treasury for local government equitable share and municipal infrastructure grant formulae as at November 2004 Not available Data supplied to National Treasury for local government equitable share read more »
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“A World that Counts: Mobilising the Data Revolution for Sustainable Development”
In August 2014, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon announced the establishment of the Independent Expert Advisory Group (IEAG) on the Data Revolution for Sustainable Development which included experts from civil society, private sector, academia, governments and international organizations. The group was tasked to assess new opportunities linked to innovation, technical progress and the surge of read more »
Rebasing of national poverty lines and development of pilot provincial poverty lines
MEDIA ADVISORY For Immediate Release 28 January 2015 Contact: Lesedi Dibakwane 0828057088 lesedid@statssa.gov.za Rebasing of national poverty lines and development of pilot provincial poverty lines Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) will release a methodological report on rebasing of national poverty lines and development of pilot provincial poverty lines. The report outlines the procedures that were read more »
Provincial Contacts
Province North West Name and Surname Ingrid Setshedi Office telephone no. (018) 384 2878/9 Fax (018) 384 2832 Email IngridS@statssa.gov.za Designation Provincial Executive Manager Province Gauteng Name and Surname Mahlape Mohale Office telephone no. (011) 781-3495 Fax 0862405395 Email MahlapeM@statssa.gov.za Designation Provincial Executive Manager Province Northern Cape Name and Surname Deon Kleinsmith Office read more »
Legal Framework for Census Taking
A Population Census is a countrywide exercise and its implementation requires sufficient legal backing. The legal authority is required for fixing the primary administrative responsibility, determining the general scope and timing of the census, protecting the confidentiality of the information, obtaining the necessary resources and placing the legal obligation on the public to cooperate. Countries read more »