Socio-Demographic and Economic Survey

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What is Socio-Demographic and Economic Survey (SDES)?

Nationally representative household survey designed to provide information on population, migration, education, labour and employment, fertility, disability, household, and housing characteristics

Objectives

    • to generate essential key indicators as inputs in the preparation of national plans and programs for the well-being of the population

    • to monitor the progress of development programs as stipulated in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Medium Term Development Plans, Vision 2050 and other national policies/plans and priorities.

Key Indicators Report

  • Population and Demographic Characteristics
  • Functional Difficulty
  • Education Characteristics
  • Labour Force
  • Fertility
  • Housing/Household Characteristics
  • Water, Sanitation & Hygiene
Download Indicators here

Note: Tables will be uploaded soon.

Background Information

Sampling Design

  • Used a stratified, two-stage cluster sampling method, with a third stage in very large CUs (Enumeration Areas selected within the sample CUs).

  • Produced 43 strata, 22 provinces by urban/rural (National Capital District has only urban areas).

  • Allocation was done proportionately according to size (in terms of the number of households).

  • Thus, 335 CUs / clusters were selected in the first- stage while a fixed number of 15 households per cluster were selected at the second stage resulting to a total sample size of 5,025 households.

Questions & Questionnaire Design

DATA COLLECTION METHOD

  • Mixed (2) mode data collection approach
  • Collection of Listing data using pen-and-paper- interview (PAPI) approach
  • Collections of SDES data using:
  • Computer-Assisted-Personal-Interview (CAPI) approach – use of tablets (recommended)
  • Allot questionnaires for Paper-and-Pen- Interview (extreme cases)
  • 452 tablets procured for the CAPI approach

    TRAINING OF FIELD STAFF

    • Training strategy – 3 tiers;
      1. Training of Master Trainers at Port Moresby, 6 days
      2. Training of Provincial Trainers at Port Moresby, 11 days
      3. Training of interviewers and supervisors in provinces, 10 days
    • 3rd Tier training consisted of 6 days training on concepts and definitions, 2 days on use of tablets, and 2 days for Supervisors roles and responsibilities
    • Training consisted of understanding data collection concepts through paper-based approach, then CAPI approach; Methods of sample households selection; and Classroom and outdoor practical sessions
    • Total of 500 personnel were trained including reserves

      FIELD WORK – DATA COLLECTION

      • Data collection was completed in 2 months (May to June 2022)
      • It was carried out by 107 teams, each consisted of 3 interviewers and 1 supervisor. Total of 400 enumerators and supervisors were involved
      • Monitoring of field work (call center and monitor/s assigned in each province)
      • Monitoring of data collection through a custom developed dashboard