DDI-PSE-PCBS-CEN-1997-V1.0 Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics (PCBS) 2000-01-01 NADA V1.0 Population Housing and Establishment Census 1997 PHC التعداد العام للسكان والمساكن والمنشات 1997 PSE-PCBS-CEN-1997-V1.0 Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics

United Nation Population Fund

The British Government through Department For International Development

The Swiss Government through Swiss Development Cooperation

The Norwegian Government through Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation

The World Bank Through Palestinian Economic Council for Development And Reconstruction

 (C) All Rights Reserved. Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics,1997 (9/10-12-1997). NADA Division of user services Diwan Population and Housing Census [hh/popcen] The Population, Housing and Establishment Census -1997 is the largest statistical project ever conducted in the Palestinian Territory. The Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics (PCBS) started preparing for implementing this pivotal project in the eve of 1993, and it was actually carried out throughout the period starting from the early beginnings of September 1997 until the ever of that year. Population Census The process of collection, classification, processing, analysis, assessment, dissemination of statistical data on the number of population and their distribution by basic demographic and socio-economic characteristics in a specific reference period within the boundaries of a specific geographic area. A population Census is based on the following: 1.De-facto enumeration: based on the enumeration of individuals according to their existence in the area of enumeration at Census reference date, regardless of their usual place of residence. 2.De-jure enumeration: the enumeration of individuals according to their usual place of residence, regardless of their existence at the Census reference date. For this Census, we adopted the de-facto approach with some exceptions. V1.0 Person Household censuses [14.1] Population Census The process of collection, classification, processing, analysis, assessment, dissemination of statistical data on the number of population and their distribution by basic demographic and socio-economic characteristics in a specific reference period within the boundaries of a specific geographic area. A population Census is based on the following: 1.De-facto enumeration: based on the enumeration of individuals according to their existence in the area of enumeration at Census reference date, regardless of their usual place of residence. 2.De-jure enumeration: the enumeration of individuals according to their usual place of residence, regardless of their existence at the Census reference date. For this Census, we adopted the de-facto approach with some exceptions. Palestine State of Palestine individual household Census/enumeration data [cen] Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics Not applicable Not applicable Face-to-face [f2f] Household and Housing Conditions Questionnaire -Sampling Frame: The sampling frame consists of a list of all households that have been counted during the population, housing and establishment census 1997. These households cover all households living, during the census, in West Bank and Gaza Strip except those living in the annexed part of Jerusalem. -Sample Design: A systematic random sample of 20% of the households is selected, then all household members of the selected households are selected. -Sampling Weights: Sampling weights are calculated and added to the data file, they should be used when calculating estimates from the data file. Estimation procedures using weights 1.Estimating Means, Ratios or Proportions: There is no need for using the weights when estimating means, ratios or proportions since the sample is self weighted. 2.Estimating Totals: Weights should be used to get an un-biased estimate of the Total, as follows: 1.Multiply the variable that represents the weight (W) by the variable that you want to estimate it's total (Y) to get a weighted variable say (Z) Where : Z = W * Y 2. Sum Z over the sub-population that you want to estimate it's total. as: Where: i : is the index that represents the record in the data file Zi : is the weighted value of the variable Y for record number i n : is the number of records in the data file corresponding to the sub-population. Not applicable Not applicable General Statistics Law No. (4) for Year 2000 Article (17) 1. All individual information and data submitted to the Bureau for statistical purposes shall be treated as confidential and shall not be divulged, in whole or in part, to any individual or to a public or private body, or used for any purpose other than for preparing statistical tables. 2. The Bureau shall endeavor to issue official statistical publications in aggregate tables, which do not disclose individual data, in conformity with the confidentiality of statistical data. Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics, Population, Housing and Establishments Census-1997. V1.0(01-2000). Ramallah - Palestine. 1. Pledges the utilization of "data" or any copies thereof shall be limited to the purposes agreed upon including not granting any third parties any access to these data. Restrictions applies to any data duplication or transformed setting for purposes other than meeting the requirements of the statistical programs used in data analysis. 2. Utilization of "data" or any copies thereof is limited to personal computers normally . 3. Pledges not to alter the value of any observation in the original "data"; nevertheless, this does not apply on subjecting data to any processes or procedures aiming to derive new variables. The first party does not bear any professional, administrative or financial responsibility for any losses incurred as a result of changes in the variables values. PCBS provid data collected for purely statistical purposes, and therefore does not assume any responsibility for legal or professional from any claim or analysis or interpretation or misuse of this data. census1997-e 519394 56 Metadata Housing data Population data Special Number for each persosn in the file Special Number for each persosn in the file Special Number for each persosn in the file Special Number for each persosn in the file Special Number for each persosn in the file 519394 26 2595118 1297350.837 749311.416 Region Region Region Region Region 519394 1 2 1 West Bank 2 Gaza Strip According to current administrative divisions, the Palestinian Territory was divided into two geographic regions: The West Bank and Gaza Strip. Governorate Governorate Governorate Governorate Governorate 519394 1 75 1 Jenin 5 Tubas 10 Tulkarm 15 Nablus 20 Qalqiliya 25 Salfit 30 Ramallah & Al-Bireh 35 Jericho 40 Jerusalem 45 Bethlehem 50 Hebron 55 North Gaza 60 Gaza 65 Deir Al-Balah 70 Khan Yunis 75 Rafah The West Bank was divided into 9 Governorates and two Districts (Jenin, Tulkarm, Qalqiliya, Nablus, Ramallah & Al-Bireh, Jerusalem, Jericho, Bethlehem, Hebron, and Tubas, Salfit Districts) while Gaza Strip was divided into 5 Governorates (North Gaza, Gaza, Deir Al-Balah, Khan Yunis, Rafah). Locality Type Locality Type Locality Type Locality Type Locality Type 519394 1 3 1 Urban 2 Rural 3 Camps Locality Type: Localities have been divided into three types: Urban, Rural, Camps Urban: Any locality whose population amounts to 10,000 persons or more. This applies to all governorates/districts centers regardless of their size. Besides, it refers to all localities whose populations vary from 4,000 to 9,999 persons provided they have, at least, four of the following elements: public electricity network, public water network, post office, health center with a full - time physician and a school offering a general secondary education certificate. Rural: Any locality whose population is less than 4,000 persons or whose population varies from 4,000 to 9,999 persons but lacking four of the aforementioned elements. Camp: It refers to any locality referred to as a refugee camp and administered by the United Nations Refugees and Work Agency in the Near East (U.N.R.W.A.). Special Code for Each Household inside the file Special Code for Each Household inside the file Special Code for Each Household inside the file Special Code for Each Household inside the file Special Code for Each Household inside the file 519394 5 407265 208136.891 120246.248 Housing Unit Type Housing Unit Type Housing Unit Type Housing Unit Type Housing Unit Type Type of Living Quarter 519394 1 9 1 Villa/House 2 Apartment 3 Others 9 Not Stated Housing unit type: Housing unit type may refer to any of the following: 1. Villa: A separately established building that is usually constructed from clean stone. It is constructed for the living of one household and consists of either a 2 -part floor or 2 floors or more connected through internal stairs. One of the suites is constructed as a bedroom whereas the second suite is constructed for reception and involves the kitchen and other related services. In general, the villa is surrounded by a garden, regardless of the area of this garden, and a wall surrounding its boarders. A parking area (garage) is always associated with the villa along with baked red bricks covering its upper surface. Another building might be found inside the boundaries of the villa, and considered one of its belongings. 2. House: A building usually established for the residence of one household or more; it is the typical form of residential buildings prevailing in Palestine. The house may be comprised of one floor or more utilized by a single household. Nevertheless, if the house is divided into housing units each of which has its own utilities and occupied by a different household, each housing unit would be classified as an apartment. 3. Apartment: It is a part of a building or a house, consisting of one room or more and including a kitchen, bathroom and a toilet, which are all, closed by an external door. It is prepared usually for one household and the way to reach its door is from a ladder or pathway leading to the road. 4. Independent Room: It is a separate room with no kitchen, bathroom nor toilet but sharing with other households these basic services and it is prepared for living. 5. Tent: It is either made of textile, wool, or hair. It is typically used in the Bedouin localities, but it does not undergo listing if it is not occupied. 6. Marginal: It is a separate unit, usually comprised of one or more rooms. The main construction material of the ceiling and the external walls is made of zinc, tinplate …etc. 7. Other: It refers to any type of building other than the aforementioned. Examples of this type include cottages, caves, grottos, and booths occupied by a tenant during the Census. Connection to Public Water Network Connection to Public Water Network Connection to Public Water Network Connection to Public Water Network Connection to Public Water Network Puplic Facility - Water 519394 1 9 1 Public System 2 Private System 3 No Piped Water 9 Not Stated Connection to water network: This section refers to the types of Housing unit's connection to water resources: 1. Public Network: This category applies to Housing units connected to public water networks belonging to the water company, municipalities, or municipal councils. 2. Private System: This category applies to Housing units connected to a private water resource providing the household with water. Usually, this type is owned by a group of persons. 3. No piped Water: This category applies to Housing units not connected to public water networks nor to private system. N.B: No piped water does not mean water is unavailable in the Housing unit. But rather water is not provided through a public network nor a private system. Springs and household wells are the major water sources for this type of household. Connection to Public Electricity Network Connection to Public Electricity Network Connection to Public Electricity Network Connection to Public Electricity Network Connection to Public Electricity Network Puplic Facility - Electricity 519394 1 9 1 Yes 2 No 9 Not Stated Connection to electricity network: This section refers to the types of Housing unit's connection to electricity network: 1. Public Network: This category applies to Housing units connected to public electricity networks belonging to the electricity company, municipalities, or municipal councils. 2. Private Generator: This category applies when electricity is provided to the Housing unit through a private generator usually owned by the head of household or a group of persons. 3. No Electricity: This category applies to Housing units having no access to public network or private generator. Connection to Public Sewage System Connection to Public Sewage System Connection to Public Sewage System Connection to Public Sewage System Connection to Public Sewage System Puplic Facility - Sewage 519394 1 9 1 Public Sewage System 2 Cesspool 3 No Sewage System 9 Not Stated Connection to sewage system: This section refers to the types of Housing unit connectivity to sewage network: 1. Public Sewage System: This category applies to Housing units connected to public sewage system belonging to the municipalities, municipal councils, or a special entity. 2. Cesspit: This category applies when there is a cesspit. 3. No Sewage System: This category applies to cases other than the aforementioned. Availability of Kitchen Connected to Water Availability of Kitchen Connected to Water Availability of Kitchen Connected to Water Availability of Kitchen Connected to Water Availability of Kitchen Connected to Water Availability of Kitchen 519394 1 9 1 Kitchen Connected to Water 2 Kitchen Not Connected to Water 3 No Kitchen 9 Not Stated Availability of a kitchen: The kitchen is normally defined as a four - wall - room with a ceiling typically used for preparing food. Kitchens are classified as follows: 1. Kitchen with Piped Water: This category applies to cases involving a water tap in the kitchen. 2. Kitchen without Piped Water: This category applies to cases not involving a water tap in the kitchen. 3. No Kitchen: This category applies when there is no separate kitchen in the Housing unit. Availability of Bathroom Connected to Water Availability of Bathroom Connected to Water Availability of Bathroom Connected to Water Availability of Bathroom Connected to Water Availability of Bathroom Connected to Water Availability of Bathroom 519394 1 9 1 Bathroom Connected to Water 2 Bathroom Not Connected to Water 3 No Bathroom 9 Not Stated Availability of a Bathroom: The bathroom is defined as the room used for taking a shower or a bath. It has a door that could be closed during the shower. A bathroom is classified as follows: 1. Bathroom with Piped Water: This category applies when there is a bathroom connected to water resources or when there is a water tap in the bathroom. 2. Bathroom without Piped Water: This category applies when there is a bathroom that is not connected to water resources. 3. No Bathroom: This category applies when there is no separate bathroom in the Housing unit. Availability of Toilet Connected to Water Availability of Toilet Connected to Water Availability of Toilet Connected to Water Availability of Toilet Connected to Water Availability of Toilet Connected to Water Toilet 519394 9 1 Toilet Connected to Water 2 Toilet Not Connected to Water 3 No Toilet 9 Not Stated Availability of a Toilet (WC): A toilet (WC) may be classified as follows: 1. Toilet with Piped Water: This category applies when there is a toilet connected to water resources or when there is a water tap in the toilet. 2. Toilet without Piped Water: This category applies when there is a toilet that is not connected to water resources. 3. No Toilet: This category applies when there is no separate toilet in the Housing unit. No.Rooms Per Household No.Rooms Per Household No.Rooms Per Household No.Rooms Per Household No.Rooms Per Household No. Rooms For Household 519394 1 9 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 - 20 9 Not Stated Room: The housing unit or part of the housing unit surrounded with walls and has a ceiling, provided that its area is not less than 4m2. If the area of the glassy balcony equals or surpasses more than 4m2 and is used for living purposes, it is considered a room. Likewise, the salon or living room is considered a room. The kitchen, bathroom, paths and toilet are not considered rooms. Areas allocated for animals and poultry along with those used for work purposes, only, are not considered rooms. Housing Unit Tenure Housing Unit Tenure Housing Unit Tenure Housing Unit Tenure Housing Unit Tenure Tenure Type 519394 1 9 1 Owned 2 Rented 3 Without Payment 4 Others 9 Not Stated Tenure of Housing Unit This section refers to the household tenure of the Housing unit that could be one of the following categories: 1. Owned: This category applies when the household or one of the household members usually living therein owns the Housing unit. 2. Rented Unfurnished: If the housing unit is rented without furniture. 3. Rented Furnished: If the housing unit is rented with furniture. 4. Without Payment: If the housing unit is used without any payments. 5. For Work: If the housing unit is offered to the household as a result of working relation with one member of the family or more. 6. Others: This applies when the tenure does not fit any of the aforementioned categories. Source for Cooking Energy to the Household Source for Cooking Energy to the Household Source for Cooking Energy to the Household Source for Cooking Energy to the Household Source for Cooking Energy to the Household Main Source of Enerqm - Cooking 519394 1 9 1 Gas 2 Others 9 Not Stated Source for Heating Energy to the household Source for Heating Energy to the household Source for Heating Energy to the household Source for Heating Energy to the household Source for Heating Energy to the household Main Source of Enerqm - Heating 519394 1 9 1 None 2 Gaz 3 Gazoline 4 Electrictiy 5 Wood 6 Solar 7 Others 9 Not Stated Availability of Private Car in Housing Unit Availability of Private Car in Housing Unit Availability of Private Car in Housing Unit Availability of Private Car in Housing Unit Availability of Private Car in Housing Unit Private Car 519394 1 9 1 Yes 2 No 9 Not Stated Availability of Durable Goods: This section refers to the durable goods owned by the household Availability of Refrigerator to the Household Availability of Refrigerator to the Household Availability of Refrigerator to the Household Availability of Refrigerator to the Household Availability of Refrigerator to the Household Refrigerator 519394 1 9 1 Yes 2 No 9 Not Stated Availability of Durable Goods: This section refers to the durable goods owned by the household Availability of solar system to the Household Availability of solar system to the Household Availability of solar system to the Household Availability of solar system to the Household Availability of solar system to the Household solar system 519394 1 9 1 Yes 2 No 9 Not Stated Availability of Durable Goods: This section refers to the durable goods owned by the household Availability of Central Heating to the Household Availability of Central Heating to the Household Availability of Central Heating to the Household Availability of Central Heating to the Household Availability of Central Heating to the Household Central Heating 519394 1 9 1 Yes 2 No 9 Not Stated Availability of Durable Goods: This section refers to the durable goods owned by the household Availability of Home Library to the Household Availability of Home Library to the Household Availability of Home Library to the Household Availability of Home Library to the Household Availability of Home Library to the Household Home Library 519394 1 9 1 Yes 2 No 9 Not Stated Availability of Durable Goods: This section refers to the durable goods owned by the household Availability of Central Cooking Stove to the Household Availability of Central Cooking Stove to the Household Availability of Central Cooking Stove to the Household Availability of Central Cooking Stove to the Household Availability of Central Cooking Stove to the Household Cooking Stove 519394 1 9 1 Yes 2 No 9 Not Stated Availability of Durable Goods: This section refers to the durable goods owned by the household Availability of Washing Machine Stove to the Household Availability of Washing Machine Stove to the Household Availability of Washing Machine Stove to the Household Availability of Washing Machine Stove to the Household Availability of Washing Machine Stove to the Household 26.washing Machine 519394 1 9 1 Yes 2 No 9 Not Stated Availability of Durable Goods: This section refers to the durable goods owned by the household Availability of T.V. to the Household Availability of T.V. to the Household Availability of T.V. to the Household Availability of T.V. to the Household Availability of T.V. to the Household T.V 519394 1 9 1 Yes 2 No 9 Not Stated Availability of Durable Goods: This section refers to the durable goods owned by the household Availability of Video to the Household Availability of Video to the Household Availability of Video to the Household Availability of Video to the Household Availability of Video to the Household Video 519394 1 9 1 Yes 2 No 9 Not Stated Availability of Durable Goods: This section refers to the durable goods owned by the household Availability of Computer to the Household Availability of Computer to the Household Availability of Computer to the Household Availability of Computer to the Household Availability of Computer to the Household computer 519394 1 9 1 Yes 2 No 9 Not Stated Availability of Durable Goods: This section refers to the durable goods owned by the household Availability of Phone Line to the Household Availability of Phone Line to the Household Availability of Phone Line to the Household Availability of Phone Line to the Household Availability of Phone Line to the Household phone line 519394 1 9 1 Yes 2 No 9 Not Stated Availability of Durable Goods: This section refers to the durable goods owned by the household Person No. in Household Person No. in Household Person No. in Household Person No. in Household Person No. in Household Person No. 519394 1 34 4.54 3.079 Relation to Head of Houshold Relation to Head of Houshold Relation to Head of Houshold Relation to Head of Houshold Relation to Head of Houshold Relation to Head of Houshold 519394 1 10 1 Head 2 Spouse 3 Son/Daughter 4 Parent 5 Sibling 6 Grand Father/ Mothar 7 Grand Child 8 Son/daughter in law 9 Other Relatives 10 Others Relationship to the head of the household: It refers to the type of relationship to the head of the household and is normally classified as follows: Head of the household, Spouse, Son/ daughter, Father / Mother, Brother / Sister, Grandfather/ Grandmother, Grand-child, Son/ Daughter in law, Other relatives, Others. Sex Sex Sex Sex Sex Sex 519394 1 2 1 Male 2 Female Sex: It is divided into Male and Female. Age groups Age groups Age groups Age groups Age groups Age 519394 1 99 1 0 - 4 2 5 - 9 3 10 - 14 4 15 -19 5 20 - 24 6 25 - 29 7 30 - 34 8 35 - 39 9 40 - 44 10 45 - 49 11 50 - 54 12 55 - 59 13 60 - 64 14 65 - 69 15 70 - 74 16 75 - 79 17 80 + 99 Not Stated Age in completed years: Age is defined as the temporal span extending from the birth date until the reference date of the Census, expressed by years without any attention to the days and months (completed years). Age groups Age groups Age groups Age groups Age groups Age 519394 1 9 1 0 - 4 2 5 - 14 3 15 - 17 4 18 + 9 Not Stated Age in completed years: Age is defined as the temporal span extending from the birth date until the reference date of the Census, expressed by years without any attention to the days and months (completed years). Nationality Nationality Nationality Nationality Nationality Nationality (pal. who has other type of Nationality writes Palestinian) 519394 1 9 1 Palestinian 2 Non Palestinian 9 Not Stated Original nationality: It refers to the political identity of the individuals. As for Palestinians with other nationalities, they are considered Palestinian nationals. Place of Birth Place of Birth Place of Birth Place of Birth Place of Birth Place of Birth 519394 1 5 1 West Bank Governorates 2 Gaza Strip Governorates 3 1948 Areas + Israel 4 Arab Countries 5 Other Countries 9 Not Stated Mother's usual place of residence (place of birth): It refers to the usual place of residence of the mother when the person was born. Refugee Status Refugee Status Refugee Status Refugee Status Refugee Status Refugee Status 519394 9 1 Refugee 2 Not Refugee 3 9 Not Stated Refugee status: This status relates to the Palestinians who were forced to leave their land in the Palestinian Territory occupied by Israel in 1948. It applies to their male sons and grandchildren. Every Palestinian falls under one of the following categories: Registered Refugees: It applies to registered refugees holding refugee registration cards issued by UNRWA. Non-Registered Refugees: It applies to unregistered refugees who do not hold refugee registration cards issued by UNRWA. 3. Non-Refugee: It applies to any Palestinian not categorized under any of the two aforementioned statuses. Disability Status Disability Status Disability Status Disability Status Disability Status Type of disability 519394 9 1 Disabiled 2 Not Disabiled 9 Not Stated Types of Disability: The disabled is defined as the person suffering from a clear and evident weakness in performing certain activities due to continuous difficulties emanating from a physical, mental or health state that lasted for more than six months. Disabilities resulting from a bone break or a disease lasting for less than six months are not considered disabilities that are classified as follows: 1. Seeing (visual): It includes blind and one-eyed persons and any persons suffering from clear sight weaknesses even after using special devices, provided they do not suffer from any other disabilities. 2. Hearing (auditory): It includes deaf persons and any persons suffering from clear auditory problems even after using special auditory devices, provided they do not suffer from any other disabilities. 3. Speaking: It refers to any person suffering from clear problems in speech. However, persons unable to correctly vocalize some sounds are not considered disabled, provided they do not suffer from any other disabilities. 4. Hearing and speaking: It refers to the person suffering from hearing and speaking disabilities and does not suffer from any other disabilities. 5. Moving: It refers to the person suffering from evident problems in walking, climbing stairs, bending, bowing, kneeling, provided he \ she does not suffer from any other disabilities. 6. Grasping: It refers to persons physically unable to use their fingers in their daily life, provided they do not suffer from any other disabilities. 7. Mental: It refers to mentally disabled persons who do not suffer from any other disabilities. 8. Mental and moving: It refers to the disabled suffering from mental and moving disabilities only, provided he \ she does not suffer from any other disabilities. 9. Multiple: It refers to the disabled suffering from many disabilities other than items 4 & 8. It applies also to persons suffering from complete disabilities. 10. Other: It refers to the disabled not suffering from any of the aforementioned types. School Enrollment School Enrollment School Enrollment School Enrollment School Enrollment School Enrollment 519394 9 1 Currently Enrolled 2 Drop out 3 Graduated 4 Never Enrolled 9 No Response Educational attendance: Attendance means registering the person in any formal education stage irrespective of whether it took the form of continuous attendance or distant learning. Formal education stages include the elementary stage, preparatory stage, (both of which are referred to as the basic stage), secondary stage, and higher education stage (universities, colleges, vocational institutes, …etc.). Enrollment categories are as follows: 1. Attending: It applies if the person is currently enrolled in a regular education stage, 2. Attended and left: It applies if the person unsuccessfully left a regular education stage, i.e. without obtaining any degree. 3. Attended and graduated: It applies if the person successfully graduated from a regular education stage and did not enroll in any stage after that. 4. Never attended: It applies if the person is not currently enrolled and was never enrolled in any regular education stage. Schooling Years Schooling Years Schooling Years Schooling Years Schooling Years Schooling Years 519394 99 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 8 8 9 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 + 99 Not Stated Years of schooling completed: For persons currently attending, attended and left, or successfully graduated, reference shall be made to the successfully completed formal educational years (completed years.) It neither includes drop out years, failure years nor on - going educational year. Educational training courses are not included among the years of regular study. Educational Attainment Educational Attainment Educational Attainment Educational Attainment Educational Attainment Education Level and Specialty 519394 9 1 Illiterate 2 Can Read and Write 3 Elementary 4 Preparatory 5 Secondary 6 Associate Diploma 7 Bachelor and Above 8 9 Not Stated Educational attainment: It refers to the highest successfully completed educational attainment level. The educational level for persons aged 10 years and above is classified as follows: Illiterate: It applies to persons unable to read or write in any language and who were never awarded a certificate from any formal education system Can read and write: It applies to persons who are able to read and write without completing any of the educational stages. Such persons are generally able to read and write simple sentences. Qualification (The highest successfully completed educational attainment): It refers to the highest educational attainment level (elementary and higher) the person successfully completed. Elementary is the educational level for persons who successfully completed the sixth elementary grade. Those who successfully completed the ninth grade shall be classified under the preparatory level. Likewise, persons who successfully completed the general secondary certificate examination shall be classified under the secondary level. As for the rest of levels, they are as follows: Associate diploma, bachelor degree (BA/BS), higher diploma, masters degree (MA/MS), doctorate (Ph.D) Country of Highest Degree Country of Highest Degree Country of Highest Degree Country of Highest Degree Country of Highest Degree Place of Highest Education 519394 9 1 Palestine 2 Arab Countries 3 Other Countries 9 Not Stated Place of study attaining the highest educational attainment: For persons who completed the elementary stage and above, the place of attaining the highest educational attainment (level) would be one of the following: 1. Palestine: It applies if the place in which the person completed the elementary stage and above is in the Palestinian Territory. 2. Arab Countries: It applies if the place is one of the Arab countries. 3. Non - Arab Asian and African Countries: It applies if the place is a non- Arab country in Asia or Africa (other than the previously called USSR). 4. Eastern Europe: It applies if the place is in Eastern Europe or the previously called USSR. 5. Western Europe: It applies if the place is in Western Europe. 6. Northern America: It applies if the place is the USA or Canada. 7. Latin America: It applies if the place is in Latin or Central America. 8. Other: It applies if the place is Australia or any country not classified in any of the above mentioned. Country of Highest Degree to People whom have associated Diploma and Above Country of Highest Degree to People whom have associated Diploma and Above Country of Highest Degree to People whom have associated Diploma and Above Country of Highest Degree to People whom have associated Diploma and Above Country of Highest Degree to People whom have associated Diploma and Above Place of Highest Education 519394 9 1 Palestine 2 Arab Countries 3 Non-Arab Asia & Africa 4 Eastern Europe 5 Western Europe 6 North America 7 Latin America 8 Others 9 Not Stated Place of study attaining the highest educational attainment: For persons who completed the elementary stage and above, the place of attaining the highest educational attainment (level) would be one of the following: 1. Palestine: It applies if the place in which the person completed the elementary stage and above is in the Palestinian Territory. 2. Arab Countries: It applies if the place is one of the Arab countries. 3. Non - Arab Asian and African Countries: It applies if the place is a non- Arab country in Asia or Africa (other than the previously called USSR). 4. Eastern Europe: It applies if the place is in Eastern Europe or the previously called USSR. 5. Western Europe: It applies if the place is in Western Europe. 6. Northern America: It applies if the place is the USA or Canada. 7. Latin America: It applies if the place is in Latin or Central America. 8. Other: It applies if the place is Australia or any country not classified in any of the above mentioned. Relation To Labour Relation To Labour Relation To Labour Relation To Labour Relation To Labour Relation To Labor forse 519394 9 1 Working 2 Unemployed EverWorked 3 Unemployed Never 4 Student 5 House Wife 6 Unable to Work + Does Not Look For Work + Others 9 Not Stated Relation to Labor Force (for persons aged 10 years and above): Work: It refers to the efforts individuals exert in all activities for profit or wage irrespective of whether it was a monthly salary, weekly wage, per diem, per piece, part of the profit, commission...etc. Work also includes unpaid activities in a family farm or business if conducted on a regular basis. Likewise, regular voluntary or charitable activities are classified under work. Employed: It refers to the person engaged in a certain productive activity or work, irrespective of whether he \ she was an employer, self employed, wage employed, unpaid family member or other. The employed person is normally classified in one of two categories according to the number of weekly working hours, i.e. 1 - 14 working hours and 15 working hours and above. Unemployed: It refers to all persons who did not work at all during the reference period, who were not engaged in a certain work (although they are able to work) and were available for work and actively seeking work during the reference period. Those temporarily absent from work are considered unemployed although they are expected to resume work or ready to return to work upon demand. The unemployed persons are normally divided into two categories: Unemployed ever worked and unemployed never worked. Activity status: 1.Employed for 1 - 14 hours It refers to the person (aged 10 years and above) who works or worked for 1 - 14 hours in the week prior to the night of the reference date. 2.Employed for 15 hours and above It refers to the person (aged 10 years and above) who works or worked for 15 hours in the week prior to the night of the reference period. 3.Unemployed Ever Worked It refers to the person (aged 10 years and above) who use to work in the past but is currently unemployed irrespective of the reason. 4.Unemployed Never Worked It refers to the person (aged 10 years and above) who has not worked in the past and throughout his \ her life. 5.Student (Full - time student) It refers to the person (aged 10 years and above) who is currently continuing his \ her studies in order to obtain certain qualifications, and was not engaged in any work during the reference period. It is worthy to note that homework and hobbies are not classified as work. 6.Housewife It refers to the unemployed woman who can work but does not seek work and is not enrolled in any formal education program. She is undertaking household work to serve her household. However, this does not include serving in other houses in return for a wage in cash or in kind, for such an activity is classified under work. 7.Unable to Work It refers to persons unable to engage in any type of work due to chronic diseases or disabilities. This category includes all persons unable to work due to old age. 8.Not Working and Not Looking for Work This category applies to persons who can work but are unwilling to work and do not seek work due to having other sources of income, e.g. real estate …etc. 9.Other This category applies to cases not falling under any of the aforementioned categories. Examples on such cases include prisoners and persons who can work but are unwilling to work, do not seek work and do not have other sources of income, e.g. sons and daughters not enrolled in schools and for whom none of the previously mentioned cases apply. Relation to Labour Relation to Labour Relation to Labour Relation to Labour Relation to Labour Relation To Labor forse 519394 9 1 Economically Active 2 Not Economically Active 9 Not Stated Relation to Labor Force (for persons aged 10 years and above): Work: It refers to the efforts individuals exert in all activities for profit or wage irrespective of whether it was a monthly salary, weekly wage, per diem, per piece, part of the profit, commission...etc. Work also includes unpaid activities in a family farm or business if conducted on a regular basis. Likewise, regular voluntary or charitable activities are classified under work. Employed: It refers to the person engaged in a certain productive activity or work, irrespective of whether he \ she was an employer, self employed, wage employed, unpaid family member or other. The employed person is normally classified in one of two categories according to the number of weekly working hours, i.e. 1 - 14 working hours and 15 working hours and above. Unemployed: It refers to all persons who did not work at all during the reference period, who were not engaged in a certain work (although they are able to work) and were available for work and actively seeking work during the reference period. Those temporarily absent from work are considered unemployed although they are expected to resume work or ready to return to work upon demand. The unemployed persons are normally divided into two categories: Unemployed ever worked and unemployed never worked. Activity status: 1.Employed for 1 - 14 hours It refers to the person (aged 10 years and above) who works or worked for 1 - 14 hours in the week prior to the night of the reference date. 2.Employed for 15 hours and above It refers to the person (aged 10 years and above) who works or worked for 15 hours in the week prior to the night of the reference period. 3.Unemployed Ever Worked It refers to the person (aged 10 years and above) who use to work in the past but is currently unemployed irrespective of the reason. 4.Unemployed Never Worked It refers to the person (aged 10 years and above) who has not worked in the past and throughout his \ her life. 5.Student (Full - time student) It refers to the person (aged 10 years and above) who is currently continuing his \ her studies in order to obtain certain qualifications, and was not engaged in any work during the reference period. It is worthy to note that homework and hobbies are not classified as work. 6.Housewife It refers to the unemployed woman who can work but does not seek work and is not enrolled in any formal education program. She is undertaking household work to serve her household. However, this does not include serving in other houses in return for a wage in cash or in kind, for such an activity is classified under work. 7.Unable to Work It refers to persons unable to engage in any type of work due to chronic diseases or disabilities. This category includes all persons unable to work due to old age. 8.Not Working and Not Looking for Work This category applies to persons who can work but are unwilling to work and do not seek work due to having other sources of income, e.g. real estate …etc. 9.Other This category applies to cases not falling under any of the aforementioned categories. Examples on such cases include prisoners and persons who can work but are unwilling to work, do not seek work and do not have other sources of income, e.g. sons and daughters not enrolled in schools and for whom none of the previously mentioned cases apply. Main Occupation Main Occupation Main Occupation Main Occupation Main Occupation Main Occupation 519394 99 1 Legislators and Managers 2 Professionals 3 Technicians and Associate Professionals 4 Clerks 5 Services and Sales Workers 6 Skilled Agricultural and Fishery Workers 7 Crafts and Related Workers 8 Plant, Machine Operators and Assemblers 9 Elementary Occupations 99 Not Stated Main Occupation: The main job or type of work performed by the employed person or used to be performed by the unemployed ever worked person. The occupation refers to the activity in which the employee works more than half of his/her working hours or the most frequent job during the last three months prior to the enumeration night. Economic Activity Economic Activity Economic Activity Economic Activity Economic Activity Main Economic Activity 519394 99 1 Agriculture, Hunting and Forestry 2 Fishing 3 Mining and Quarrying 4 Manufacturing 5 Electricity, Gas and Water Supply 6 Construction 7 Whole sale and Retail Trade 8 Hotels and Restaurants 9 Transport, Storage and Communication 10 Financial Intermediation 11 Real-estate, Renting and Business Activities 12 Public Administration and Defense 13 Education 14 Health and Social Work 15 Other Community Social and Personal service Activities 16 Private Households with Employed Persons 17 Extraterritorial Organizations and Bodies 99 Not Stated Economic Activity: It refers to the type of the main activity initiated in the establishment in which the employed person works or the unemployed person use to work. The main economic activity for persons employed outside the context of establishment is determined by the type of work they perform. Sector Where Person Work Sector Where Person Work Sector Where Person Work Sector Where Person Work Sector Where Person Work Sector 519394 9 1 Private National 2 Private Foreign 3 Government National 4 Out of Establishments 5 Others(Govern. Foreign +Non Profit Org. +UNRWA +Int. Org.) 9 Not Stated Sector: It refers to the sector to which the establishment where persons work or used to work, if they are currently unemployed. The sector is categorized as follows: 1.Private national It refers to cases in which a Palestinian individual or group of individuals possesses a minimum of 51% of the capital of the establishment, in which persons work or used to work. 2.Private foreign It refers to cases in which a foreign individual or group of individuals possess a minimum of 51% of the capital of the establishment in which persons work or used to work. 3.National Government It refers to the institutions belonging to the central government, local authorities, and public sector companies. 4.Foreign Government It refers to the institutions belonging to a foreign government. 5.Non-profit organization (Charitable societies) It refers to the institutions belonging to the charitable societies and any non-profit non - governmental organizations. 6.UNRWA It refers to the institutions belonging to the United Nations Relief and Work Agency for the Palestinian Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA). 7.International organization It refers to the institutions belonging to the United Nations' diplomatic missions or any international or regional organizations other than (UNRWA). 8.Not in establishment (Outside establishments) It applies when the persons do not work for any institution belonging to the aforementioned sectors. Employment Status Employment Status Employment Status Employment Status Employment Status Employment Status 519394 9 1 Employer 2 Self Employed 3 Employee 4 Family Worked 5 Other 9 No Response Employment Status: It refers to the employment status of the employed or unemployed ever worked persons. The employment status is categorized as follows: 1. Employer A person who works in an establishment that is totally or partially belonging to him \ her and hires or supervises the work of one or more waged employees. This includes persons operating their projects or contracting companies provided they employ a minimum of one waged employee. Shareholders are not considered employers even if they are working in the public \ public limited liability companies. 2. (Self-employed) A person who works in an establishment that is totally or partially belonging to him \ her and hires no waged employees. This includes persons engaged independently in a profession or trade. 3. Wage Employee A person who works for a public or private employer and receives remuneration in wage, salary, commission, tips, piece rates or in kind …etc. This item includes persons employed in governmental, non - governmental and private institutions along with those employed in a household enterprise in return for a specific remuneration. 4. Unpaid family member A person who works without pay in an economic enterprise (farm, undertaking … etc) operated by a related person in the same family. 5. Other This item refers to any cases not categorized under any of the aforementioned categories, e.g. unpaid work in charitable societies, voluntary work and unpaid child labor. Place of Work Place of Work Place of Work Place of Work Place of Work Place of Work 519394 9 1 In Same District (At House + In Same District) 2 Other District 3 Israel (Israel + Settlement) 4 Abroad 9 Not Stated Place of work: It refers to the working place of the employed person and the last working place of the unemployed ever worked person. Place of work is classified as follows: 1. At home It applies if the employee works inside his housing unit. However, it does not apply to cases in which a grocery with its own door (for instance) is close to the housing unit. In this case, the place of work is considered in the same governorate/district. 2. In the same governorate It applies if the employee works in one of the localities belonging to the same governorate. 3. In other governorate It applies if the employee works in one of the localities belonging to a different governorate. 4. In Israel It applies if the employee works in the Palestinian Territory occupied by Israel in 1948. 5. In Settlements It applies if the employee works in one of the Israeli settlements established in parts of the Palestinian Territory occupied in 1967. 6. Abroad It applies if the employee works in another country outside the Palestinian Territory. Marital Status Marital Status Marital Status Marital Status Marital Status Marital Status 519394 9 1 Single 2 Engaged 3 Married 4 Divorced 5 Widowed 9 Not Stated Marriage data (for persons aged 12 years and above): Marital Status: It refers to the marital status of the person aged 12 years and above in the reference date of the Census. The marriage laws, customs and traditions applicable in the country govern the marital status of the individual. The marital status is classified as follows: 1. Never married It applies if the person aged 12 years and above has not been married (according to customs and traditions applicable in the country). 2. Legally married It applies if the person-aged 12 years and above has an official marriage document (issued by a competent court) but has not been actually married yet according to customs and traditions applicable in the country. 3. Married It applies if the person aged 12 years and above is actually and officially married (according to customs and traditions applicable in the country) irrespective of his \ her past marital status as well as of whether the couple were together during the reference date or not. 4. Divorced The person aged 12 years and above who previously married and legally divorced but was not married again. 5. Widowed The married person aged 12 years whose marriage was split by the death of the spouse and was not married again. Age At First Marriage Age At First Marriage Age At First Marriage Age At First Marriage Age At First Marriage Age At First Marriage 519394 99 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 60 62 63 99 Not Stated Age at first marriage in completed years: It refers to the age of the person in the date of the actual (from traditional viewpoint) first marriage for the ever - married persons. One should note that this item refers to the date of commencement of marriage for those who got married after the date of the enforcement of the marriage document. Thus, age at first marriage refers to the age of the person in the actual marriage date. Length of Marriage Life Length of Marriage Life Length of Marriage Life Length of Marriage Life Length of Marriage Life Duration of Marriage 519394 99 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 99 Not Stated Duration of marriage in completed years: It refers to the time span between the date of the actual (from traditional viewpoint) marriage and the date of the interview for women married once. It refers as well, to the time span between the date of the actual (from traditional viewpoint) marriage and the date of marriage split (by divorce or widowhood) for women married once or more than once. Births During Life Births During Life Births During Life Births During Life Births During Life For Married or Ever Married Females - Births All Marriage Life - Births Alive 519394 99 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 27 28 99 Not Stated It refers to any live birth who shouted, cried or showed any signs of live upon delivery, irrespective of whether he died after that or not. Still Alive Births During Life Still Alive Births During Life Still Alive Births During Life Still Alive Births During Life Still Alive Births During Life For Married or Ever Married Females - Births All Marriage Life - Still Alive 519394 99 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 21 99 Not Stated It refers to any live birth up to the date of the reference date, irrespective of whether he lives with the mother or not. Births During Last 12 Months Before Census Births During Last 12 Months Before Census Births During Last 12 Months Before Census Births During Last 12 Months Before Census Births During Last 12 Months Before Census For Married or Ever Married Females - Births During last 12 Month - - Births Alive 519394 9 1 2 3 9 Not Stated It refers to the number of live birth during the last 12 months. It covers the births between December 10th 1996 and December 9th 1997, irrespective of whether they are still alive or not. Still Alive Births During Last 12 Months Before Census Still Alive Births During Last 12 Months Before Census Still Alive Births During Last 12 Months Before Census Still Alive Births During Last 12 Months Before Census Still Alive Births During Last 12 Months Before Census For Married or Ever Married Females - Births During last 12 Month - Still Alive 519394 9 1 2 3 9 Not Stated It refers to the number of live birth during the last 12 months. It covers the births between December 10th 1996 and December 9th 1997, irrespective of whether they are still alive . Weight Weight Weight Weight Weight 519394 0.125 96.509 5.006 0.914