Problems and concerns with the 2022 South African census

A census provides a snapshot of a population at a point in time. In addition to describing the basic demographic and socio-economic characteristics of a population, census data provide denominators for estimating rates; inform resource allocation and policy, development and infrastructural investmen...

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Published in:South African Journal of Science Vol. 120; no. 7/8; pp. 1 - 6
Main Authors: Moultrie, Tom A, Dorrington, Rob E
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: Pretoria Academy of Science of South Africa 01.07.2024
Subjects:
Age
age-sex distribution
Births
Census
Censuses
COVID-19
Demography
Estimates
Immigration
Migration
Mortality
Pandemics
Population
Resource allocation
South Africa
White people
United States > US
South Africa
ISSN:0038-2353, 1996-7489
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Summary:A census provides a snapshot of a population at a point in time. In addition to describing the basic demographic and socio-economic characteristics of a population, census data provide denominators for estimating rates; inform resource allocation and policy, development and infrastructural investment; and are used to define sampling frames for other national inquiries. Although the 2022 South African census attempted to correct for a national undercount of over 30%, it was not entirely successful. We identify a number of concerns with the estimates released, which suggest that the data may not be fit for purpose.
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ISSN:0038-2353
1996-7489
DOI:10.17159/sajs.2024/18585