A snapshot of religious affiliations throughout england and wales in 2011. A database of community profiles at the level of province, district, municipality, main place, subplace and ward. The map results from my own processing of the data. Onthemap employment onthemap for emergency management.
Section 16 of the statistics act of 1999 outlines the duties of every person in south africa to participate in the collection of census data and section 18 of the same act provides for prosecution of any person refusing to provide information required for the census. Quickfacts provides statistics for all states and counties, and for cities and towns with a population of 5,000 or more. The way south africa and the uk released their census data recently showed how far sa has to go to embrace open data, says ray joseph. It undertook to enumerate every person present in south africa on the census night between 910 october 2001 at a cost of r987,000,000. South african geographical levels or regions for census 2001.
Selected housing and household indicators analytical brief. May 31, 20 afrigis embarked on a journey to create an informative online census portal with the release of statistics south africas statssa 2011 census results. The population and household numbers above are to be used and quoted as the official numbers for cape town for 2011. South africa population 2020 demographics, maps, graphs. This is the final report provided with the census 2011 dataset. Overcoming poverty and inequality in south africa world bank. Index to the latest information from the census of population and census of agriculture. The release last week of the census findings in england and wales has been an excellent opportunity to compare the way in which it was handled, against the launch of the south african census 2011 in october. Statistics south africa stats sa s geography division is currently preparing the 2011 population census geography frame for south africa. For the first time in the south african census taking history, statistics south africa stats sa is recording and using the position of every dwelling in the country in its preparation towards census 2011.
Community survey 2016, statistical release p0301 statistics south africa. To view demographic information, now with additional dwelling data census 2011 listing database, please register and log in additional demographic data can be. City of cape town 2011 census cape town trends and change. City of tshwane pretoria metropolitan municipality. The census results show that the south african population increased from 40,5 million people in 1996 to. A georeferenced census frame of dwellings for the 2011. Population statistics were obtained from the census 2011 community profile databases, and geographical areas were calculated from the census 2011 gis dvd. Work with interactive mapping tools from across the census bureau. It is in this regard that the south africa government has committed itself to ensuring that census 2011 is successfully carried out as part of the united nations 2010 round of population and housing censuses programme united nations, 2006.
Muslims made up the second largest religious group with 4. Censuses are principal means of collecting basic population and housing statistics required for social and. Census 2011 was the third census to be conducted in south africa, since the first democratic elections in 1994. In census 2011, the village names were used as main places to firstly facilitate address geocoding and the fact that the traditional areas are available as a separate layer that can easily be linked or displayed on a map.
South africa census 2011 immigration south africa blog. For the 2011 census statistics south africa specifically applied for. In the 15 years between 1996 and 2011, the black population has increased by 9. National library of south africa, pretoria division. In census 2001, the main places in traditional areas were the traditional area names and the subplaces the village names.
The south african census 2011 is provided to researchers by statistics south africa in two formats. South africa population and housing census 2011 ghdx. They provide a detailed snapshot of the population and its characteristics, and underpin funding allocation to provide public services. Matzikama local municipality is a local municipality which governs the northernmost part of the western cape province of south africa, including the towns of vredendal, vanrhynsdorp, klawer and lutzville, and the surrounding villages and rural areas. The population of the provinces of the republic of south africa according to census results and latest official estimates. Statistics south africa, 2016 statistical release p0301 107 pp a complete set of stats sa publications is available at stats sa library and the following libraries. Africas largest volunteer driven open data platform. In south africa, for the past three censuses which have been conducted since the first democratic elections 1996, 2001 and 2011, this reference date has been the night of 910 october 2011. Census 2011 is the third biggest democratic census to be conducted in south africa. Census in south africa from 10 to 31 october 2011, south africa will be conducting its third census since the advent of democracy in 1994. The 2011 south african census was the last held and the next will be in 2021. Evaluation of the south african population census 2011. United nations statistics division demographic and.
The first is the process to align all census boundaries collection geographies to the most recent official administrative boundaries dissemination. South africa 1820 company ownership data 7 education 2 extractive industries 2 armed conflict 1 gender 1 tags southafrica 1654 africa 1653 budgets 1653 treasury 1653 education 19 southafrica 19 gis 18 health 11 south africa 9 census 7 show more tags. The census is a reliable source designed to provide information about people and housing units in canada by their demographic, social, economic characteristics and agricultural operations. The census results show that the population of south africa increased by about four million from 1996 to 2001. Census 2001 census 2011 compiled by strategic development information and gis department, city of cape town 1996, 2001 and 2011 census data supplied by statistics south africa based on census 2011 information available at the time of compilation, as released by statistics south africa. A dynamic dot distribution map of south africa showing results from census 2011. The population of all south african urban areas with more than 15,000 inhabitants by census years.
The 2011 census was the first census to include georeferencing for every individual dwelling in south africa. The development of an overall strategy began in april 2003, initially for a planned national census in 2006 to meet the. The urban areas are aggregated from sub places that are completely or. Jun 28, 2014 this is a zipped folder containing shape files and geographic database files for cape town for the south african population census 2011. South africa south african census community profiles 2011. South africa south african census 2011, 10% sample. A question regarding religion was included in the first census in south africa in 1911, and in all the subsequent censuses until 2001, but not in the 2011 census. Statistics south africa s census 2011 is the source of the basic population data. National library of south africa, pretoria division national library of south africa, cape town division. Abstract datafirst has been provided with additional gis data for cape town from the city of cape town municipality for the 1991, 1996, 2001, and 2011 censuses. It undertook to enumerate every person present in south africa on the census night between 910 october 2001 at a cost of r987,000,000 it was organised and planned by statistics south africa in terms of the statistics act from the beginning of 1999, under. South africa has conducted three censuses 1996, 2001 and 2011. Statistical release revised statistics south africa.
The first is the process to align all census boundaries collection geographies to the most. Religion in england and wales 2011 office for national. Statistics south africa asks people to describe themselves in the census in terms of five racial population groups. City of cape town 2011 census cape town december 2012 compiled by strategic development information and gis department, city of cape town 2011 and 2001 census data supplied by statistics south africa based on information available at the time of compilation as released by statistics south africa. A 10% sample dataset at the level of province, district and municipality plus spatial data at small area level. Undertaking a census is a massive exercise and involves collecting, compiling, and analysing demographic, economic and social data about all persons living in a country. Moved to the us in 98 and its mandated in my familys constitution that when anyone travels to sa for a visit, they better bring back brandy and the good shit or there will be serious grievances levied against them. South africa has held three official censuses in its recent democratic history. It forms part of the west coast district municipality, and has municipality code wc011. Census in south africa south african history online.
In 1996 the postapartheid government conducted its first population census. Abstract datafirst has been provided with additional gis data for cape town from the city of cape town municipality for. Between 2001 and 2011 there has been a decrease in the proportion of people who identify as christian and. In terms of population density, that equated to 41. City of cape town 2011 census cape town trends and. Total population grew from 51 770 560 in 2011 to 55 653 654 in 2016. The censuses have revealed both a growing population from 41 million to 52 million and a significant shift in the countrys racial profile. A database of community profiles at the level of province, district. The national census of 2001 was the 2nd comprehensive national census of the republic of south africa, or postapartheid south africa. In 2011 south africa had the third census to be conducted since the post democratic elections in 1994 and a number of population and household attributes were measured and variety of indicators generated.
United nations statistics division demographic and social. The next census was scheduled for 2006, but because statistics south africa was not in a position to conduct a successful census, this was rescheduled for 2011. South africa census 2011 spatial metadata konektazshape. In october 2011, the people living within the borders of south africa were counted. In the ten years since the last census about seven million people have been added. The south africa 2011 census provides population numbers, household or family size and composition, and information on sex and age distribution. Users will be able to access and manipulate census 2011 data via statsonline in.
This is a zipped folder containing shape files and geographic database files for cape town for the south african population census 2011. The release last week of the census findings in england and wales has been an excellent opportunity to compare the way in which it was handled, against the launch of the south african census 2011 in october and, compared to the extent of the. The third census was conducted in october 2011 and a number of population and household attributes were measured and a variety of indicators generated from them. Africa check is an independent, nonpartisan organisation which assesses claims made in the public arena using journalistic skills and evidence drawn from the latest online tools, readers, public sources and experts, sorting fact from fiction and publishing the results. Development of census output areas with aztool in south africa. Mamelodi main place, city of tshwane pretoria, south. Dec 19, 2012 the way south africa and the uk released their census data recently showed how far sa has to go to embrace open data, says ray joseph.
The south african national census of 2011 is the 3rd comprehensive census performed by statistics south africa. At the 2001 census, the final declared total for resident citizens in south africa was 44,819,778. Statistics south africas census 2011 is the source of the basic population data. Pde is a platform that is designed to help people understand statistics and data through rich, interactive visualisations. Census results play an essential role in informing and measuring public policies. Statssa interactive graphs statistics south africa. Mamelodi main place, city of tshwane pretoria, south africa with population statistics, charts, map and location. Map of sa population density from the new census results. Statistics south africa, 2012 78 pp a complete set of stats sa publications is available at stats sa library and the following libraries. Based on information available at the time of compilation as released by statistics south africa. It also includes other demographic, economic, and healthrelated topics. Despite falling numbers, christianity remained the largest religion with 59.
A census is a count of all people in the country on a predetermined date called the reference date. A community survey took the place of the 2006 census. Statistics south africa is the source of the basic data, while the information displayed results from my own processing of the census data. Note that some 800 000 people living in institutional settings are not included in household statistics.
This paper by sharthi laldaparsad statistics south africa explains some of the features of the georeferenced census frame of dwellings. These surveys conducted by statistics canada provide a statistical portrait of canada and its people. Sep 18, 2014 in 1996 the postapartheid government conducted its first population census. The population is predominantly coloured 42% and black african 39%. A poverty mapping exercise using the 2011 south african population census data reveals the existence of various. Afrigis embarked on a journey to create an informative online census portal with the release of statistics south africas statssa 2011 census results. The 2011 census figures for these groups were black african at 80. Interact with charts and statistics for additional information. A perspective of south africa data processing system. The population and household numbers above are to be used and quoted as the official numbers for this 2011 census suburb for 2011. Preparing the geography for the 2011 population census of.
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