Population and Housing Census 2020
Palau, 2020
Reference ID
SPC_PLW_2020_PHC_v01_M
Producer(s)
Bureau of Budget and Planning
Collections
Metadata
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Jan 20, 2023
Last modified
Jan 20, 2023
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Identification
Survey ID Number
SPC_PLW_2020_PHC_v01_M
Title
Population and Housing Census 2020
Country
| Name | Country code |
|---|---|
| Palau | PLW |
Study type
Population and Housing Census [hh/popcen]
Series Information
This census is the 9th Population and Housing Census (PHC) of Palau since 1980. The previous PHC took place in 1980, 1980, 1986, 1990, 1995, 2000, 2005, 2012 (mini-census) and 2015.
Abstract
The Population and Housing Census 2020 was the 9th census carried out in Palau since 1980. The Population and Housing Census is a vast and complex undertaking. It is certainly the largest statistical exercise we can contemplate, touching, as it does, every individual and household in the Kingdom. The result of the census has an important role in producing official statistics for Palau and providing fundamental information for measuring SDG indicators.
This census will provide up-to-date information regarding the size, distribution, and structure of the Palau population as well as other social and economic information.
Periodic national population and housing census are critical to countries' development policy and planning efforts, in that they represent from most countries' only national snapshot of its social, demographic, and economic conditions, as well as information on recent developments in these areas, that impact on the overall well-being of its population.
Population Census provides us with the opportunity to get an accurate, comprehensive and consistent picture of the country's population. The results are invaluable for policy formation, planning and effective targeting of resources. It provides the only source of directly comparable statistics both for small areas and different population groups. It is used as a reference base for many statistical series such as population profiles, infographics and detailed demographic analysis; population estimates, projections and sample survey frame.
The census date was midnight the Monday 13th of April 2020, the 30th of November 2021, everyone in Tonga was counted, so that leaves no one behind through the census. The report comprises detailed statistical tables to facilitate users carrying out more comprehensive studies and further analyses.
The Census 2020 was conducted under challenging conditions with the evolving COVID - 19 situation and the significant disruptions of the Volcanic Eruption. The success of the 2020 Palau Population and Housing Census was made possible with by all participating households who had given their full support and co-operation to the Census. Also the continuous commitment of the all the staff of Tonga Statistics Department.
This census will provide up-to-date information regarding the size, distribution, and structure of the Palau population as well as other social and economic information.
Periodic national population and housing census are critical to countries' development policy and planning efforts, in that they represent from most countries' only national snapshot of its social, demographic, and economic conditions, as well as information on recent developments in these areas, that impact on the overall well-being of its population.
Population Census provides us with the opportunity to get an accurate, comprehensive and consistent picture of the country's population. The results are invaluable for policy formation, planning and effective targeting of resources. It provides the only source of directly comparable statistics both for small areas and different population groups. It is used as a reference base for many statistical series such as population profiles, infographics and detailed demographic analysis; population estimates, projections and sample survey frame.
The census date was midnight the Monday 13th of April 2020, the 30th of November 2021, everyone in Tonga was counted, so that leaves no one behind through the census. The report comprises detailed statistical tables to facilitate users carrying out more comprehensive studies and further analyses.
The Census 2020 was conducted under challenging conditions with the evolving COVID - 19 situation and the significant disruptions of the Volcanic Eruption. The success of the 2020 Palau Population and Housing Census was made possible with by all participating households who had given their full support and co-operation to the Census. Also the continuous commitment of the all the staff of Tonga Statistics Department.
Kind of Data
Census/enumeration data [cen]
Unit of Analysis
Household and Individual.
Version
Version Description
Version 01: cleaned, labelled and de-identified version of the Master file.
Version Date
2022-05
Scope
Notes
-HOUSEHOLD: Housing; Household assets; Agriculture and fishing.
-INDIVIDUAL: Demographic information - origins; Education; Migration; Language; Health; Fertility and mortality; Labour force.
-INDIVIDUAL: Demographic information - origins; Education; Migration; Language; Health; Fertility and mortality; Labour force.
Topics
| Topic |
|---|
| pacific-skills, education, training pacific-skills, education, training |
| pacific-skills, industry, training |
| pacific-skills, occupation |
| pacific-skills, gender |
| pacific-skills, disability |
Keywords
| Keyword |
|---|
| Household |
| Demography |
| Individual |
| Fertility |
| Mortality |
| Education |
| Labour Force |
| Health |
Coverage
Geographic Coverage
National coverage.
Universe
All de jure household members.
Producers and sponsors
Primary investigators
| Name | Affiliation |
|---|---|
| Bureau of Budget and Planning | Government of Palau |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Pacific Community | Technical Assistance |
Funding Agency/Sponsor
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Government of Palau | Funding |
Data Collection
Dates of Data Collection
| Start |
|---|
| 2020-04-13 |
Data Collection Mode
Face-to-face [f2f]
Data Collectors
| Name | Affiliation |
|---|---|
| Bureau of Budget and Planning | Government of Palau |
Questionnaires
Questionnaires
The questionnaire is made of 6 sections in total. Below is the list of all 6 sections:
- Household roster
- Agriculture
- Fertality and Mortality
- Housing
- Demographic information
- Economic activities
The questionnaire was developped in English and can be found in the external resources section.
- Household roster
- Agriculture
- Fertality and Mortality
- Housing
- Demographic information
- Economic activities
The questionnaire was developped in English and can be found in the external resources section.
Data Processing
Data Editing
Data was edited using the software Stata (version 15).
Access policy
Contacts
| Name | Affiliation | URL |
|---|---|---|
| Bureau of Budget and Planning | Governenment of Palau | Link |
Citation requirements
"Palau Bureau of Budget and Planning, Population and Housing Census 2020 (PHC 2020), Version 01 of the licensed file (December 2022), provided by the Pacific Data Hub - Microdata Library. https://microdata.pacificdata.org/index.php/home"
Access authority
| Name | Affiliation | URL |
|---|---|---|
| Bureau of Budget and Planning | Government of Palau | Link |
Disclaimer and copyrights
Disclaimer
The user of the data acknowledges that the original collector of the data, the authorized distributor of the data, and the relevant funding agency bear no responsibility for use of the data or for interpretations or inferences based upon such uses.
Metadata production
DDI Document ID
DDI_SPC_PLW_2020_PHC_v01_M
Producers
| Name | Abbreviation | Affiliation | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palau National Statistics Office | Government of Palau | Documentation of the study | |
| Statistics for Development Division | SDD | Pacific Community (SPC) | Review of the documentation |
Date of Metadata Production
2022-12
DDI Document version
Version 01 (December 2022): This is the first attempt at documenting the 2020 Population and Housing Census (PHC) of Palau. Done by the Statistics for Development Division (SDD) in Noumea.