Name: Dubai Statistics Center
Address: Dubai International Academic City (DIAC) Academic City Road Block #12, Dubai, 121222
Telephone: 800 DSC (372)

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Root > Dubai Statistics Center > Programs & Statistical Surveys > Statistical Project Details

Themes

General Census of Population, Housing and Establishments

The general census is the main source of statistical data in many countries. Its importance emerges from its comprehensiveness and coverage of all units of the society being studied in the country or region in which it is conducted, and from the variety of data that can be collected, and the clarity and accuracy of the definitions used. In addition to preparing plans for statistical data that includes small geographical units and even population combines. The general census is considered the main pillar of the statistical system on which all subsequent statistical operations are built, especially as it provides different frameworks which include the framework of households, individuals, housing units, buildings, establishments, etc., which are essential data for sample surveys of various types. Eight population and housing censuses have been conducted in the Emirate of Dubai for the years 1968, 1975, 1980, 1985, 1993, 1995, 2000 and 2005, During the period following the last round of Dubai 2005 Census, the Center has been doing many field projects according to the methodologies and alternative technical methods adopted in this field to identify the demographic composition of the Emirate. The Center will implement the recommendations of the United Nations to adopt a census-based on administrative records approach in the next round 2020 for the Emirate of Dubai as part of the United Arab Emirates 2020 administrative census project.

Metadata
Reports
Methodology

1.1

Contact organization

Dubai Statistics Center

1.2

Contact organization unit

Population Statistics Section

1.3

Contact name

Corporate Communication & Customer Service Section

1.4

Contact person function

Customer Care

1.5

Contact mail address

P.O. Box: 121222 Dubai, UAE

1.6

Contact email address

info@dsc.gov.ae

1.7

Contact phone number

800 DSC (372)

1.8

Contact fax number

009714 4290232

2.1

Metadata last certified

18/09/2019

2.2

Metadata last posted

18/09/2019

2.3

Metadata last update

18/09/2019

3.1

Data description

The general census is considered the main pillar of the statistical system on which all subsequent statistical operations are built, especially as it provides different frameworks which include the framework of households, individuals, housing units, buildings, establishments, etc., which are essential data for sample surveys of various types.

3.2

Classification

All fields relating to using the latest international classifications used globally, also used in DSC such as classifying occupations and nationalities, have been encoded. These classifications are as follows:

1. International standard classification of education : ISCED-1997

2. International standard classification of occupations ISCO 1988

3. International standards of ISO 3166-1 countries numbering

4. International classification of disability

5. Nationality Guide

3.3

Sector coverage

The targeted groups in the survey are households (Emirati and non-Emirati households), and collective households who habitually reside within the geographical borders of Dubai Emirate, and members of labour camps. In addition to buildings, housing units and establishments. Collected Data covers the following areas:

1. Introductory data

2. Characteristics of Households

3 Characteristics of household Individuals

4 Characteristics of buildings

5 Characteristics of housing units

6 Characteristics of Establishments

3.4

Statistical concepts and definitions

The definitions are provided in the methodology on DSC website
Link

3.5

Statistical unit

Households, Individuals, building, housing units and Establishments

3.6

Statistical population

Households, Individuals, building, housing units and Establishments habitually residing within the geographical boundaries of the Emirate of Dubai

3.7

Reference area

Emirate of Dubai

3.8

Time coverage

2000-2005

3.9

Base period

1968

Numbers

Night count in Dec 2005

6.1

Legal acts and other agreements

Dubai Statistics Center specializes in the construction of a modern and comprehensive statistical system and shall be the only official source for the collection, analysis and publication of Statistical information and data in the Emirate adopting harmonized methodological international standards in the collection, analysis, and dissemination of statistical data. For more information, please see the law number (28) related to Dubai Statistics Center

Click here to view the law details

6.2

Data sharing

Reports previously agreed upon

7.1

Confidentiality - policy

Data confidentiality is governed by law number (28) for the year 2015 about Dubai Statistics Center, article number (9) 'Confidentiality of Statistical Data'.

Click here to view the law details

7.2

Confidentiality - data treatment

Click here to view Dubai Statistics Center Information Security Policy Statment

8.1

Release calendar

According to the agreement

8.2

Release calendar access

Click here to access Dubai Statistics Center calendar information

8.3

User access

Click here for more information about Dubai Statistics Center dissemination policy

Every 10 Years

10.1

News release

News are published through all local media, local newspapers and through social media.

10.3

On-line database

Available under specific permissions to particular entities

10.4

Micro-data access

Micro-data are not available to public due to data confidentiality considerations. However, aggregated data are published to public

10.5

Other

DSC Smart Statistical Systems

10.6

Documentation on methodology

Link to last update of methodology

The project was implemented according to GSBPM where it takes into consideration statistical quality scopes according to Statistical data quality charter for the Emirate of Dubai that is adopted by the center specially those related accuracy, objectivity and comparability, since the classifications and methodologies used make the results of this project comparable on national regional and international levels being based on international classifications and methodologies.

Click here to view Dubai Statistics Center Statistical Data Quality Framework

12.1

User needs

Providing the different frames which include the framework of households, individuals, housing units, buildings, establishments, etc., which are essential data for sample surveys of various types. In-addition to supporting decision-makers, policy-makers and researchers through providing the main results and indicators to users upon request in accordance with release policy and on approved levels.

18.1

Source data

Via field work, it was conducted through direct interview and using the tablets. During the period following the last round of Dubai 2005 Census, the Center has been doing many field projects according to the methodologies and alternative technical methods adopted in this field to identify the demographic composition of the Emirate. The Center will implement the recommendations of the United Nations to adopt a census-based on administrative records approach in the next round 2020 for the Emirate of Dubai as part of the United Arab Emirates 2020 administrative census project.

18.2

Frequency of data collection

Every 10 Years

18.3

Data collection

After designating and appointing the administrative supervisors as well as supervisors and researchers and distributing them on field teams, and after completing the training course and the pre-trial, the field implementation phase started with these teams visiting the households of the sample and collecting data from them using smart tablet PCs.

18.4

Data validation

During the data collection process from the field, completed and field-verified household data by supervisors was kept up-to-date by the supervisory office and approved and sent through the study programmer to the main survey data base to the headquarters, where the office audit team began to audit the data. Particular emphasis has been placed at this stage on checking the consistency and completeness of data to minimize error.

The automated office audit of the questionnaires was initiated intertwined with the fieldwork phase. In addition, a specialized group of staff was selected under the supervision of the survey technical team to carry out a final audit of the audited data in order to minimize errors.

18.5

Data compilation

Refer to the data processing and analysis manual included in our operating system

18.6

Adjustment

Different statistical methods are used for data modification and processing procedures.
For more details, please refer to the methodology by visiting this link

Title	Publishing Year	File Size
Buildings By Type (Urban/Rural)	2000	79 KB
Population (15 Years +) By Activity Status (Urban/Rural)	2000	91 KB
Distribution Of Households By Type Of Dwelling (Urban/Rural)	2000	50 KB
Establishments By Location In Building (Urban/Rural)	2000	77 KB
Population By Activity Status And Age Groups (Urban/Rural)	2000	118 KB
Population By Period Of Residence In Dubai Emirate And Age	2000	56 KB
Population At Households/Collective Labors, By Gender (Urban/Rural)	2000	61 KB
Population At Households/Collective Labors, By Type (Urban/Rural)	2000	56 KB
Buildings By Number Of Housing Units And Building Type	2000	76 KB
Population By Period Of Residence In Dubai Emirate And Main Occupation	2000	62 KB
Housing Units By Type (Urban/Rural)	2000	77 KB
Distribution Of Housemaids And Alike By Main Occupation And Nationality (Urban/Rural)	2000	77 KB
Family Type Of Households (Urban/Rural)	2000	43 KB
Establishments In Work By Sector (Urban/Rural)	2000	82 KB
Distribution Of Married Females Or Ever Married At Local Households By Age At First Marriage And Educational Status	2000	84 KB
Employment By Economic Activity And Age Groups	2000	66 KB
Average Of Households Size (Urban/Rural)	2000	43 KB
Employment By Employment Status And Economic Activity	2000	66 KB
Housing Units By Type And Building Type	2000	80 KB
Buildings By Number Of Stories (Urban/Rural)	2000	74 KB
Housing Units By Type Of Usage (Urban/Rural)	2000	76 KB
Distribution Of Collective Labors By Size (Urban/Rural)	2000	73 KB
Buildings By Type And Number Of Stories	2000	75 KB
Females Employment By Marital Status, Nationality And Economic Activity	2000	79 KB
Establishments In Work By Est. Type (Excl. Govt. And International Organizations) (Urban/Rural)	2000	78 KB
Government Establishments By Sector And Economic Activity (Urban/Rural)	2000	79 KB
Housing Units By Type Of Acquisition And Type Of Housing Unit	2000	81 KB
Employment At Establishments By Nationality, Gender And Economic Activity (Excl. Govt. And International Organizations) (Urb	2000	86 KB
Housing Units By Number Of Rooms In Each, Room Usage And Type Of Housing Unit	2000	82 KB
Buildings By Type Of Ownership (Urban/Rural)	2000	77 KB
Establishments In Work By Type Of License (Excl., Govt. And International Organizations) (Urban/Rural)	2000	87 KB
Distribution Of Married Females Or Ever Married At Local Households By Age Groups, Marriage Period And Number Of Live Births	2000	85 KB
Establishments In Work By Its Employment Level And Economic Activity (Excl. Govt. And International Organizations)	2000	83 KB
Population By Place Of Birth And Age	2000	59 KB
Buildings By Building Material And Building Type (Urban/Rural)	2000	79 KB
Buildings By Type And Ownership	2000	77 KB
Establishments In Work By Legal Status (Excl. Govt. And International Organizations) (Urban/Rural)	2000	86 KB
Distribution Of Planning Communities By Population Size (Urban / Rural)	2000	76 KB
Total Population At Censuses By Gender (Urban/Rural)	2000	67 KB
Distribution Of Housemaids And Alike By Main Occupation And Educational Status (Urban/Rural)	2000	75 KB
Distribution Of Households By Number Of Employment (Urban/Rural)	2000	64 KB
Distribution Of Housemaids And Alike By Main Occupation And Age Groups (Urban/Rural)	2000	60 KB
Distribution Of Households By Number Of Acquired Cars (Urban/Rural)	2000	42 KB
Housing Units By Type Of Usage And Type	2000	60 KB
Population By Activity Status And Educational Status (Urban/Rural)	2000	86 KB
Total Population, Buildings, Housing Units And Establishments In Censuses	2000	44 KB
Total Number Of Population, Buildings, Housing Units And Establishments (Urban/Rural)	2000	47 KB
Establishments By Work Status (Urban/Rural)	2000	80 KB
Distribution Of Households By Type Of Dwelling Acquisition (Urban/Rural)	2000	46 KB
Distribution Of Households By Availability Of Utilities At Dwelling (Urban/Rural)	2000	46 KB
Distribution Of Households By Total Number Of Rooms In Dwelling (Urban/Rural)	2000	43 KB
Population By Gender And Age Groups (Urban/Rural)	2000	57 KB
Households, Collective Labors And Public Institutions By Type Of Housing Unit	2000	82 KB
Employment By Means Of Transportation To Work (Urban/Rural)	2000	46 KB