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Understanding how the
Trinidad and Tobago 2011
Census Data can inform
National Development
Presented by A. Noguera-Ramkissoon, UNFPA, OIC,
SALISES Forum, 5 March 2013
Background – Purpose of the Census
Primary source of information about the number and characteristics of a population
Since the 1950s, key features of the census include:
individual enumeration (confidentiality)
within a defined area (universality)
over a short time-frame (simultaneity) and
at regular intervals (periodicity).
Background – Purpose of the Census
Provides a sampling frame
A baseline for population and related functional projections that are critical for sectoral planning
Provides comparability of basic development indicators among countries
Facilitates the tracking of trends (including MDGs)
Why UNFPA Provides Support to Censuses
It provides a greater understanding of population dynamics, which influences every aspect of human social and economic development including:
growth ratesage structure fertility and mortality migration and more
It helps to see the link between reproductive health and women’s empowerment on population trends
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Why UNFPA Provides Support to Censuses
It helps governments to gather information, track and analyse population trends - to create and manage sound policies and generate political will to appropriately address both current and future needs
In many countries, it is the sole source of information on the population and its characteristics
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UNFPA’s Global Support to Censuses
data collection and analysis;
participating in national, regional and global policy dialogue
supporting demonstrative programmes
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Support provided by UNFPA to the 2011 Census in T&T
Questionnaire design Cleaning the data Developing and formatting of the
tabulation programs The development of computer assisted
coding application to assist in capturing the descriptions for the Occupation, Industry and Religion
Capacity building in the use of the REDATUM software, with ECLAC to facilitate processing, analysis and sharing of datasets.
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Information Available from the Census
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Demographic Data tells us: The total population The # of males and # of females by age groups; The various ethnic groups, religions # of households in each region – population density Average # of persons per household The # of non-nationals
# of disabled persons, where they are located, type of disability, sex and age
# of disabled people who are home-bound or who are able to work
Health status: #s with chronic illnesses by sex, age and location
# of persons with health insurance by age, sex, location
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Information Available from the Census
School enrolment
Educational attainment
Highest qualification ever attained
All by age, sex, location, etc.
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Information Available from the Census - Education
#s employed (15 years and over) and unemployed
Those seeking work and the reasons for those who are not seeking work
Type of employment
Employment status by job title, industry, or type of business
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Information Available from the Census -Employment
Marital status
birth rate;
fertility rate;
infant mortality;
#s of deaths and by cause
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Information Available from the Census – The Family
Information on the use of technology
Poverty indicators
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Information Available from the Census
Advocacy & Policy Development
Target Interventions where there are gaps
Review of progress on the ICPD agenda & the MDGs
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Examples of how UNFPA Uses the Data
Some Specific Areas where the UN will use the Census Data
To review progress made in meeting MDGs and the 1994 ICPD Programme of Action
To examine fertility levels, age, migration and mortality rates to inform a national population policy
To have a better understanding of the population to facilitate greater planning for its development
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Thank you
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