LAO_LSB_PHC-2005_v1.0
Census of Population and Housing, 1 March 2005
CPH 2005
| Name | Country code |
|---|---|
| Lao People's Democratic Republic | LAO |
Population and Housing Census [hh/popcen]
The Census of Population and Housing (CPH) was conducted for the first time in 1985. The second time was in 1995, and the third time was in 2005. It was conducted by the Lao Statistics Bureau, in cooperation with all provinces, and was supported by the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA).
The purpose of the 2005 Population Census and Housing is to provide information on the population and its living conditions, which will be used for planning purposes in most sectors of Lao society, e.g. education, labour market, housing and construction, water and electricity supply, etc.
Census/enumeration data [cen]
All people of Lao, including those who are living abroad for work or study.
Version 1.1 - Edited data, first version, for internal use only
2007
The Census of Population and Housing 2005 includes:
| Topic | Vocabulary | URI |
|---|---|---|
| censuses [14.1] | CESSDA | http://www.nesstar.org/rdf/common |
| fertility [14.2] | CESSDA | http://www.nesstar.org/rdf/common |
| EDUCATION [6] | CESSDA | http://www.nesstar.org/rdf/common |
| morbidity and mortality [14.4] | CESSDA | http://www.nesstar.org/rdf/common |
| migration [14.3] | CESSDA | http://www.nesstar.org/rdf/common |
| housing [10.1] | CESSDA | http://www.nesstar.org/rdf/common |
National coverage, all provinces
The survey covered all the population census 2005 Lao P.D.R. Census on Lao population in Laos as well as Lao people who are living in aborad.
| Name | Affiliation |
|---|---|
| Lao Statistics Bureau | Ministry of Planning and Investment |
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| SIDA | Budjet provider |
| Lao Government | Budjet provider |
| Name | Abbreviation |
|---|---|
| Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency | SIDA |
Not applicable
One questionnaire contains 37 pages (excluding cover page). The number of questionnaires needed for each enumeration area depends on the number of households listed in that specific enumeration area. It is estimated at 2-3 questionnaires for one enumeration area.
| Start | End |
|---|---|
| 2005-03-01 | 2005-03-07 |
| Start date | End date |
|---|---|
| 2005-03-01 | 2005-03-01 |
| Name | Affiliation | Abbreviation |
|---|---|---|
| Lao Statistics Bureau | Ministry of Planning and Investment | LSB |
Inspection areas comprised many enumeration areas. One supervisor was responsible for one inspection area with 7 to 10 enumerators.
Roles of supervisor:
As representatives of the secretary of the Population and Housing Census Steering Committee at each level, he/she supervised and inspected the work carried out in the field. Supervisors served as bridge connecting the Population Census Office at different levels and enumerators. The good performance of the Population Census, with completed and accurate data, depended on the activeness of and attention paid by the supervisors when problems occurred in enumeration areas such as no cooperation from households or locals.
In case enumerators did not follow survey procedures, or questionnaires or documents were not completed, the supervisors was responsible for reporting and finding solutions on time. Supervisors were seen as team leader for enumerators. They also had to solve technical problems and check the quality of data.
During census time, the whole country was divided into 16,000 enumeration areas. The average size is estimated at about 50-70 households per enumeration area. The average household size is estimated at 6 persons per household. In one day, one enumerator could interview about 8-10 households.
Editing of census questionnaires was done to guarantee that all questionnaires contained correct answers as instructed. This work took place at the district level in order to facilitate the return to enumeration areas, if necessary. During the actual enumeration, supervisors checked some questionnaires.
| Name | Affiliation | URL |
|---|---|---|
| Director General | Lao Statistics Bureau | https://www.lsb.gov.la |
| Is signing of a confidentiality declaration required? | Confidentiality declaration text |
|---|---|
| yes |
The Statistics Law of Lao PDR guarantees that identities of respondents are kept confidential. Before being granted access to the dataset, all users have to formally agree: 1. To make no copies of any files or portions of files to which s/he is granted access except those authorized by the data depositor. 2. Not to use any technique in an attempt to learn the identity of any person, establishment, or sampling unit not identified on public use data files. 3. To hold in strictest confidence the identification of any establishment or individual that may be inadvertently revealed in any documents or discussion, or analysis. Such inadvertent identification revealed in her/his analysis will be immediately brought to the attention of the data depositor. |
Authorization to use this data is granted to designated individuals in the concerned division of the Lao Statistics Bureau (LSB). Under no circumstances shall the authorized user reproduce, distribute, sell or lend the entire data or parts thereof to any other data user apart from himself or that of authorized employees in the DoS.
"Lao Statistics Bureau, Ministry of Planning and Investment, Lao PDR, Census of Population and Housing, 01 March 2005, Version 1.1 (June 2010)."
The user of the data acknowledges that the Lao Statistics Bureau bears no responsibility for use of the data or for interpretations or inferences based upon such uses.
(C) 2005, Lao Statistics Bureau
| Name | Affiliation | URL | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deputy Director | Services Division, Lao Statistics Bureau | nscit@etllao.com | https://www.lsb.gov.la |
LAO_LSB_PHC-2005_m_EN_v1.0
| Name | Abbreviation | Affiliation | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Phouphath SINGTHAVONGXAY | PS | Lao Statistics Bureau | Documenter |
| Mr. Houmnylat RATTANAVONG | Lat | Documenter | |
| Mr. Deuansavanh THAMMACHACK | Deuan | Documenter |
2009-12-01
Version 1.0 (December 2009)