2001 South African census

none August 2026 August 2026 2001 National Census 1996 South African National Census of 2011 ZA Census 2001 Logo.png 250px Republic of South Africa South African National Census of 1996 2001 10 9 y 2011 Statistics South Africa 9.92% province KwaZulu-Natal Northern Cape The National Census of 2001 was the 2nd comprehensive national census of the Republic of South Africa, or Post-Apartheid South Africa. It undertook to enumerate every person present in South Africa on the census night between 9–10 October 2001 at a cost of 987000000 ZAR.Using the 2001 Census: Approaches to analysing data 2007 Statistics South Africa and the Human Sciences Research Council 978-0-621-37259-5 http://www.statssa.gov.za/publications/CensusHandBook/CensusHandBook.pdf 24 November 2015 It was organised and planned by Statistics South Africa in terms of the Statistics Act from the beginning of 1999, under the commission of the Statistician-General Pali Lehohla. The enumeration primarily took place from 10 to 31 October 2001 and the results were published in 2003.Census 2001: Metadata https://www.datafirst.uct.ac.za/dataportal/index.php/catalog/96/download/6436 2003 Statistics South Africa 24 November 2015 Pre-enumeration 250px|thumbnail|right|Questionnaire A 250px|thumbnail|right|Questionnaire B This was the first South African census to use a Geographic Information System to determine the Enumeration Areas. Traditionally, the areas were created using analogue and sketch maps. This geographic database was created out of several data sets acquired from government departments and private sector companies. It included topographic maps, cadastral data, administrative boundaries, aerial photography, satellite imagery and videography.How the count was done 2003 Statistics South Africa 9–10 0-621-34294-7 http://www.statssa.gov.za/census/census_2001/theCount/Count.pdf 24 November 2015 Each area was classified according to its location as one of four types: Formal urban area Informal urban area Rural area (commercial farms) Tribal (traditional) area The country was divided into approximately 80,000 manageable "pockets of land" with an average of 150 living spaces in each Enumeration Area. The intention was that each area could be handled by a single enumerator, to allow every household in the country to be visited within the timeframe provided.Census in brief 2003 Statistics South Africa 0-621-34293-9 http://www.statssa.gov.za/census/census_2001/census_in_brief/CIB2001.pdf iv 24 November 2015 The census questionnaire was developed and tested on a computer-based census administration system at the end of 2000. The main pilot for the census was conducted in February and March 2001, all aspects of enumeration were tested. It resulted in many revisions of both processes and management methods. The 1996 census questionnaire was used as a basis, with some key differences in labour related questions.How the count was done 2003 Statistics South Africa 11–13 0-621-34294-7 http://www.statssa.gov.za/census/census_2001/theCount/Count.pdf 24 November 2015Cronje Marius Budlender Debbie Comparing Census 1996 with Census 2001: An operational perspective Southern African Journal of Demography 9 1 67–90 https://www.commerce.uct.ac.za/Organisations/Demography/SA_Journal_of_Demography/SAJD/Volume%209/SAJDem_2004_9_1_Cronje.pdf 24 November 2015 Three questionnaires were printed: The household questionnaire (A) could collect information for ten people in workers' hostels, student hostels, residential hotels or private residencies. The individual in an institution questionnaire (B) was an individual form for a person in institutions or tourist hotels, additionally it was used for the homeless. The institution questionnaire (C) was for the institution as a whole to provide a list of all the residents on census night, against which completed B questionnaires could be checked. Data Processing As the 2001 Census was paper-based, an enormous amount of data needed to be converted to a digital format. The task of data processing consists of primarily four parts: data capture, post-data capture, coding and product generation. Over 1000 temporary staff members were employed by Statistics South Africa to assist in the process. These employees worked in shifts, 7 days a week for almost 18 months. In total, 10 249 185 questionnaires were received which resulted in the generation of over 117 million images once scanned. Post-enumeration Survey (PES) July 2010 Results The census population results revealed 44819778 people live in a 1,219,090 sqkm area, that is 36.8 PD/sqkm.Census in brief 2003 Statistics South Africa 0-621-34293-9 http://www.statssa.gov.za/census/census_2001/census_in_brief/CIB2001.pdf 24 November 2015 Demographics + Population change in the South Africa by race Primary tables South Africa: Census '96 and 2001 compared 2004 Statistics South Africa 0-621-34320-X 4–5 http://www.statssa.gov.za/census/census_2001/primary_tables/RSAPrimary.pdf 24 November 2015 Rank Race 1996 Census 2001 Census Change Percentchange 1 Black African 12.89% 2 White 3.23% 3 Coloured 10.38% 4 Asian or Indian 6.47% Total population 9.92% + Population change in the South Africa by language Primary tables South Africa: Census '96 and 2001 compared 2004 Statistics South Africa 0-621-34320-X 9–12 http://www.statssa.gov.za/census/census_2001/primary_tables/RSAPrimary.pdf 24 November 2015 Rank First language 1996 Census 2001 Census Change Percentchange 1 IsiZulu 14.86% 2 IsiXhosa 9.42% 3 Afrikaans 2.91% 4 Sepedi 12.98% 5 Setswana 10.75% 6 English 6.05% 7 Sesotho 13.54% 8 Xitsonga 12.60% 9 SiSwati 16.42% 10 Tshivenda 15.31% 11 IsiNdebele 19.23% 12 Other 4.93% + Population change in the South Africa by gender Primary tables South Africa: Census '96 and 2001 compared 2004 Statistics South Africa 0-621-34320-X 20–23 http://www.statssa.gov.za/census/census_2001/primary_tables/RSAPrimary.pdf 24 November 2015 Rank Gender 1996 Census 2001 Census Change Percentchange 1 Female 10.45% 2 Male 9.34% + Population change in the South Africa by province Primary tables South Africa: Census '96 and 2001 compared 2004 Statistics South Africa 0-621-34320-X 4–5 http://www.statssa.gov.za/census/census_2001/primary_tables/RSAPrimary.pdf 24 November 2015 Rank Province 1996 Census 2001 Census Change Percentchange 1 KwaZulu-Natal 11.31% 2 Gauteng 18.40% 3 Eastern Cape 2.11% 4 Limpopo 6.75% 5 Western Cape 13.38% 6 North West 8.96% 7 Mpumalanga 10.88% 8 Free State 2.74% 9 Northern Cape 2.16% Total population 9.92% See also South Africa Mathematics Official 2001 Census Website Census in South Africa South African National Census of 1996 South African National Census of 2011 Demographics of South Africa References Category:Censuses in South Africa Category:2001 in South Africa Category:2001 censuses Category:October 2001 in South Africa