2000 Population and Housing Census - Republic of Korea

Source: Korea National Statistical Office

The first population and housing census was conducted in 1925. Since then they have been conducted every five years (years ending in 0 & 5).

Characteristics of the 2000 census are as follows:

• Reference date: 1 November 2000
• Enumeration period: 1 to 10 November 2000
• Scope: all persons and housing units
• Items covered:
  • Population
    • Complete enumeration items:
      • Name
      • Origin of family name
      • Relationship to the head of household
      • Sex
      • Age
      • School attendance and educational attainment
      • Place of birth
      • Marital status
    • Sample enumeration items:
      • Major field of study
      • Way of caring for a child
      • Place of residence one year ago
      • Place of residence five years ago
      • Usage of PC
      • Usage of the Internet
      • Usage of telecommunication amenities
      • Commuting status
      • Place of work or school
      • Mode of transport to work or school
      • Travel time to the place of work or school
      • Economic activity status
      • Employment status
      • Industry
      • Occupation
      • Duration of current work
      • Number of children ever born
      • Place of child living nearest to person aged 60 and over
      • Livelihood source of person aged 60 and over
      • Supporter for person aged 60 and over
      • Basic activities of daily living of person aged 60 and over
  • Household
    • Complete enumeration items:
      • Type of household
      • Number of rooms used
      • Type of kitchen, toilet and bathroom
      • Type of tenure
      • Type of living quarters
      • Type of datached house
      • Type of occupancy
    • Sample enumeration items:
      • Duration of occupancy
      • Fuel used for cooking
      • Type of heating
      • Piped water facilities
      • Type of drinking water
      • Communication facilities
      • Number of automobiles
      • Parking place
      • Rent
  • Housing
    • Complete enumeration items:
      • Total area of floor space
      • Total area of housing site
      • Total number of rooms
      • Year of construction
      • Number of housing facilities installed
• Methods of data collection: Self-enumeration & direct interview
• Date of release: (quinquennial)
  • preliminary report: December 2000
  • final report: September 2001
  • 10% sample report: December 2001
• Publications:
  • 2000 Population and Housing Preliminary Report
  • Population and Housing Census Report

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