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.
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Metadata
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Reports
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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 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.
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
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
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
8.1
Release calendar
According to the agreement
8.2
Release calendar access
Click here to access Dubai Statistics Center calendar information
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
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
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