Work Programme - Statistics South Africa

2.1.5 Population dynamics
for both primary and secondary schooling, and greater access to health care.
and programmes, including resource allocation; to monitor social and demographic changes; to underpin policy development
and monitoring; to support the statistical infrastructure of the country; and to aid investment decisions. The changing
patterns of migration, mortality and fertility are key datasets where policy responses would seek understanding for informed
and appropriate interventions.
Strategic objective:
Objective statement:
Baseline:
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To expand the statistical information base through increasing the depth, breath and
geographic spread
To inform social and economic development planning, monitoring and decision-making by
providing accurate, relevant and timely statistical information on population dynamics,
demographic trends and vital registrations
comprehensive information on demographic trends, health and vital events of the South
African population
This objective will contribute to measuring the development, progress and outcomes achieved in
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Population Census:
effect of its programmes and policies. It is part of an integrated national statistics system and forms the benchmark for the
population count at national and local levels.
Census information becomes the demographic, population and economic baseline information that is collected periodically
to inform planning, monitoring and evaluation across government. Census information is also essential for monitoring
internationally adopted MDGs.
mapping the entire country, mobilising and training a considerable number of enumerators, conducting a comprehensive
publicity campaign, canvassing all households to participate, collecting individual information, processing the vast amounts
extensively used in evaluating the impact of government policies and programmes. Census 2011 will also provide valuable
insights into the progress South Africa has made in achieving the MDGs.
population count.
the South Africa I know, the home I understand