General Census of Population and Housing, 1983 - IPUMS Subset
Guinea, 1983
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Reference ID
GIN_1983_PHC_v01_M_v7.5_A_IPUMS
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National Census Bureau, Popular Revolutionary Republic of Guinea, IPUMS
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- GIN1983_PHC-H-H
- GIN1983_PHC-P-H
Occupation, 2 digits (GN1983A_OCC2)
Data file: GIN1983_PHC-P-H
Overview
Type:
Discrete
Start:
165
End:
166
Width:
2
Range:
-
Format:
Numeric
Questions and instructions
Literal question
<svar v="GN83A413 GN83A414 GN83A415 GN83A416 GN83A417 GN83A418"><span class="em">For the population aged 10 years and above: Economic characteristics</span><br />[Questions 15-18 were asked of persons aged 10 years and above.]<br /></svar></p>
<p><svar a="all" v="GN83A414 GN83A415">16. Occupation ____<br />Write with the greatest precision the usual occupation that the person has, for instance: Farmer/Planter of, Wood carver/Cabinet maker, Shoemaker/Shoe repairs, Carpenter, Secretary/Typist, etc.<br /></svar>
<p><svar a="all" v="GN83A414 GN83A415">16. Occupation ____<br />Write with the greatest precision the usual occupation that the person has, for instance: Farmer/Planter of, Wood carver/Cabinet maker, Shoemaker/Shoe repairs, Carpenter, Secretary/Typist, etc.<br /></svar>
Categories
| Value | Category |
|---|---|
| 00 | NIU (not in universe) |
| 01 | Physical-chemical sciences |
| 02 | Architects, engineers |
| 03 | Industrial technicians |
| 04 | Pilots, navigators |
| 05 | Biologists, agronomists |
| 06 | Physicians, veterinarians |
| 07 | Nursing personnel |
| 08 | Statisticians, programmers |
| 09 | Economists |
| 10 | Professional |
| 11 | Accountants |
| 12 | Lawyers |
| 13 | Education personnel |
| 14 | Clergy |
| 15 | Journalists, writers |
| 16 | Artisans, artists |
| 17 | Musicians, actors |
| 18 | Athletes, sports players |
| 19 | Other scientific |
| 20 | Administrative supervisors |
| 21 | Office directors |
| 22 | Administrative agents |
| 23 | Secretaries |
| 24 | Accounting employees |
| 25 | Machine operators |
| 26 | Transportation dept. heads |
| 27 | Train conductors, shipping agents |
| 28 | Telephone operators |
| 29 | Other administrative |
| 30 | Commercial directors |
| 31 | Business managers |
| 32 | Sales directors |
| 33 | Sales and insurance agents |
| 35 | Sales representatives |
| 39 | Other commercial |
| 40 | Hotel directors |
| 41 | Hotel managers |
| 42 | Household chefs |
| 43 | Cooks and servers |
| 44 | Household employees |
| 45 | Building guards |
| 46 | Launderers |
| 47 | Hair stylists |
| 48 | Security services |
| 49 | Other service workers |
| 50 | Agricultural directors |
| 51 | Agricultural managers |
| 52 | Agricultural workers |
| 53 | Forestry workers |
| 54 | Fishermen, hunters |
| 59 | Other agricultural |
| 60 | Supervisory agents |
| 61 | Mine workers |
| 62 | Furnace operators |
| 63 | Textile workers |
| 65 | Food workers |
| 66 | Tobacco workers |
| 67 | Tailors, upholsterers |
| 70 | Leatherworkers |
| 71 | Woodworkers |
| 72 | Metalworkers |
| 73 | Fitters-assemblers |
| 74 | Electricians, electronic technicians |
| 75 | Radio operators |
| 76 | Plumbers-welders |
| 77 | Jewelers and gold/silversmiths |
| 78 | Potters |
| 80 | Rubber workers |
| 81 | Paper workers |
| 82 | Typesetters |
| 83 | Painters |
| 84 | Other trade workers |
| 85 | Masons, carpenters |
| 87 | Dockworkers, warehousemen |
| 88 | Drivers, boat operators |
| 89 | Other operators |
| 90 | Other workers |
| 99 | Unknown |
Warning: these figures indicate the number of cases found in the data file. They cannot be interpreted as summary statistics of the population of interest.
Description
Definition
This variable indicates the 2-digit current occupation of the individual if employed or last profession if unemployed.
Universe
Guinea 1983: Persons age 10+ who are employed or unemployed [discrepancies: type I 0.3%; type II none]
concept
Concept