Census in brief
Description: This A6 booklet is an accessible and easy-to-use report consisting of over 80 tables and graphs at national and provincial level. Census in brief provides an extensive range of individual and household variables. It represents the primary ‘give back’ to the nation from the census and is available in print and electronic formats. Download read more »
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)
Metadata (Word format) – (49KB) Tables: Table 10 – Population by municipality (Excel format) – (33KB) Table 11 – Population by municipality and urban / rural (Excel format) – (63KB) Table 12 – Population by municipality and individual income and employment status (Excel format) – (441KB) Table 20 – Households by municipality (Excel format) – read more »
Census 2011 Steering Committee
Statistics South Africa has set up a steering committee for Census 2011 in a bid to conduct a seamless nationwide operation. The Census 2011 project steering committee has been set up to provide strategic support in the planning and implementation of the Census. The committee, which has 15 members, draws its expertise from a wide read more »
Statistics South Africa is ready for Census 2011 Big Count
In just under a year’s time all people within the borders of South Africa will be counted on the night of the 9th and 10th October 2011 in the biggest census ever conducted in this country. This census is set to provide the most comprehensive picture of the South African society and economy in the read more »
Census depends on all people
July 2, 2011 marked the 100 days countdown towards the Census 2011 count which takes place from October 10 to 31. We are 100 days from a very momentous census, the third after South Africa became a democracy, the third post-apartheid census and third after our local elections. The census is important in ensuring read more »
Fact Box: Census 2011
10 years since the last Census in 2001. Around R3 billion budget for Census from 2006 to 2013. R2 billion of that to be spent during Census year alone. 200 000were the potential candidates for fieldwork employment in 2011 500 temporary workers hired by end of June 2011. 156 000 fieldworkers to be employed from August to December 2011. 69additional temporary read more »
The Importance of Census
Why is it important to conduct a population census? The most important aspect in any society is human capital. Census is important because this process helps compile a numerical profile of South Africa. This in turn informs decision-making at all levels both in government and the private sector. A population census is a total count read more »
CONTRALESA partners with Census 2011
With just under a month to go before the start of Census 2011, Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) has formed a partnership with the Congress of Traditional Leaders of South Africa (CONTRALESA) in an effort to ensure that rural South Africa is counted. Statistician-General Mr Pali Lehohla called on all traditional leaders to inform their read more »
Stats SA meets Faith Based Organisations on Census 2011
Statistics South Africa held talks on Sunday with inter-faith groups as part of series of consultation with influential voices around the country. The workshop follows discussions held late August in Cape Town where the role of Faith Based Organisations in helping raise public awareness of Census 2011 was discussed. Community-based-organisation Ilitha Labanthu is working with read more »
STATEMENT TO PARLIAMENT ON CENSUS 2011
STATEMENT TO PARLIAMENT ON CENSUS 2011 TREVOR A MANUEL, MINISTER IN THE PRESIDENCY 20 SEPTEMBER 2011 Mr Speaker Distinguished Colleagues Honourable Members Ladies and Gentlemen Census 2011, that now-once-in-a-decade event is upon us. The countdown has begun in earnest; Census 2011 is a mere 20 days away! Stats SA has done all the necessary preparations. read more »