General Population Census 2008
Cambodia, 2008
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KHM_2008_PHC_v01_M
General Population Census 2008
| Name | Country code |
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| Cambodia | KHM |
Population and Housing Census [hh/popcen]
The mammoth task of census data processing involving almost three million schedules has been successfully completed by the National Institute of Statistics (NIS). Some of the salient results of the census are presented in this report. The other results will be published in due course after detailed analysis. The release of the final figures of the 2008 Census marks an important stage in the statistical history of Cambodia. The previous census conducted in 1998 was the first in 36 years as no official census took place since 1962.
The population census is the most fundamental source of national population data required by a country for administrative purposes as well as for economic and social planning and research. It is expected to provide a comprehensive and reliable inventory of a country's population. Apart from the size of population in each of the administrative units which is the basic information provided by the census, an analysis of the census data provides information on trends in population growth, age and sex structure of the population, the levels of mortality and fertility, the course of migration, trends in urbanization and on many more characteristics of the population. A study of the current demographic levels and past trends is very essential in making population projections that form the basis of national plans for economic development and other welfare programmes.
The demographic, social and economic indicators as well as other bench mark data at small area levels produced by the 2008 Census will go a long way in monitoring and evaluating the implementation of National Strategic Development Plan programmes in the future."
Census/enumeration data [cen]
Individual
Household
Woman of reproductive age
Deceased household member
Household in dwelling unit
Version
Version 1.0: Edited, anonymous dataset for public distribution.
2011-09-21
First Metadata Documentation for General Population Census of Cambodia 2008
Scope
The scope of the 2008 General Population Census includes:
- HOUSEHOLD: Household members characteristics, migration, literacy, education, disability, main activity, employment, occupation.
- WOMEN: Women's characteristics, children born, alive and died.
- DEATHS: characteristics of the deceased, cause of death, maternal mortality.
- HOUSING CONDITIONS AND FACILITIES: Source of lighting, cooking fuel, toilet, water supply, number of rooms, ownership of facilities, access to internet.
| Topic | Vocabulary |
|---|---|
| Education | World Bank |
| Energy | World Bank |
| Electricity | World Bank |
| Population & Reproductive Health | World Bank |
| Disability | World Bank |
| Labor Markets | World Bank |
Coverage
National
All resident households in Cambodia
Producers and sponsors
| Name | Affiliation |
|---|---|
| National Institute of Statistics | Ministry of Planning |
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Royal Government of Cambodia | Funding Agency |
| Japan International Cooperation Agency | Co-Funding Agency |
| United Nations Population Fund | Co-Funding Agency |
| Government of Japan | Funding Agency |
| Federal Republic of Germany | Funding Agency |
| Name | Affiliation | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Mr. Nott Rama Rao | UNFPA | Technical Assistance |
| Dr. Gouranga Dasvarm | UNFPA | Analysis Technical Assistance |
| Mr. Harylode | UNFPA | Data Entry Technical Assistance |
Sampling
Not Applicable
Survey instrument
The census questionnaires evolved after carefully taking into account past experience, the present needs of the Government and the data users. The questions were so worded as to be simple and at the same time enable collection of reliable data.
Two meetings were held to elicit the views of stake holders and data users regarding the contents of the census questionnaires and the tabulation plan. The census questionnaires were pre-tested twice in the field. A pilot census was conducted in a few Enumeration Areas (EAs) as a dress rehearsal for the census. All these exercises proved very useful in finally adopting the census questionnaires and the tabulation plan.
There were two main census questionnaires: - (i) the house list (Form A) and (ii) the household questionnaire (Form B). A few census forms were also to be filled-in by enumerators. Buildings with households were first listed in Form A. This was done three days ahead of the main enumeration along with updating the EA map (29 February to 2 March 2008). Form B which is the main census questionnaire was filled-in by enumerators after interviewing each household during March 3 to March 13. The questionnaires were prepared in English and Khmer.
Here are details of the two Forms:
FORM A: HOUSE LIST
FORM B: HOUSEHOLD QUESTIONNAIRE
PART 1. Identification Particulars
PART 2. Individual Particulars
PART 3. Fertility Information of Females Aged 15 and over listed in column 2
PART 4. Housing Condition and Facilities
PART 5. Deaths in Household
Data collection
| Start | End | Cycle |
|---|---|---|
| 2008-02-29 | 2008-03-02 | House Listing Operations |
| 2008-03-02 | 2008-03-02 | Enumeration of Homeless/Transient |
| 2008-03-03 | 2008-03-13 | 2008 Census Enumeration with March 3 (00-00 hours) as reference time |
| Name | Affiliation |
|---|---|
| National Institute of Statistics | Ministry of Planning |
| Provincial Planning Departments | Ministry of Planning |
The team of interviewers included 1 supervisor and 4 enumerators. The supervisor is placed between the enumerator and the Commune Census Officer. His main task is to completely enumerate all households in the village oe villages he is allotted to with the help of his enumerators.
Data processing
The census data processing division of NIS is responsible for manual editing and coding of questionnaires, data entry, computer editing and tabulation, and the generation of products like the population database and maintenance of the web site.
Data appraisal
Not Applicable
Data Access
| Name | Affiliation | URL | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Director General | National Institute of Statistics | www.nis.gov.kh | ssythan@hotmail.com |
| Is signing of a confidentiality declaration required? | Confidentiality declaration text |
|---|---|
| yes | The Statistics Law Article 22 specifies matters of confidentiality. It explicitly says that all staff working with statistics within the Government of Cambodia "shall ensure confidentiality of all individual information obtained from respondents, except under special circumstances with the consent of the Minister of Planning. The information collected under this Law is to be used only for statistical purposes." All survey participants provided their approval and were assured that any information provided during the General Population Census of Cambodia 2008 will be held confidential and not be released. All participants were assured that their information would not be used against them such as identifying persons who failed to pay taxes or for any other legal purpose. |
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Use of the dataset must be acknowledged using a citation which would include:
- the Identification of the Primary Investigator
- the title of the survey (including country, acronym and year of implementation)
- the survey reference number
- the source and date of download
Example:
National Institute of Statistics (NIS), Cambodia. General Population Census of Cambodia 2008. Ref. KHM_2008_PHC_v01_M. Dataset downloaded from http://www.nis.gov.kh/nada/index.php/catalog on [date].
Disclaimer and copyrights
The user of the data acknowledges that the National Institute of Statistics, Cambodia bears no responsibility for use of the data or for interpretations or inferences based upon such uses.
Contacts
| Name | Affiliation | URL | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Director, Demographic Statistics, Census and Survey Department | National Institute of Statistics | www.nis.gov.kh | |
| Director, ICT Department | National Institute of Statistics | lundysaint@yahoo.com | www.nis.gov.kh |
| Data User Service Center | National Institute of Statistics | dusc@nis.gov.kh | www.nis.gov.kh |
Metadata production
DDI_KHM_2008_PHC_v01_M
| Name | Affiliation | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Lay Sophat | National Institute of Statistics | Archivist |
| Accelerated Data Program | International Household Survey Network | Editing for IHSN Survey Catalog |
2011-09-21
Metadata version
Version 1.0 - National Institute of Statistics - Original documentation of the study.
Version 2.0 - Edited version by ADP based on Version 1.0 of NIS downloaded from http://www.nis.gov.kh/nada/index.php/catalog on 9 May 2013.