National Census Steering Committee
The Fourth Population and Housing Census, 1 March 2015
Questionnaire Booklet Code _ _ _ _ _ _
(Enter questionnaire booklet codes by code that Lao Statistics Bureau given)
Province _ _
District _ _
Village _ _
EA.No _ _
Book. No _ _
____ Province name
____ District name
____ Village name
Comments ________
At village ____
Date ____/____/____
Stamp and signature of village's head ____
[] 2. Collective HH
____ Female
____ Total
____ Female
____ Total
Village infrastructure information:
1. Located in the municipality of district/province
[] 2. No
2. At least 70% of HH in the village have electricity
[] 2. No
3. At least 70% of HH in the village have water supply
[] 2. No
[] 2. No
[] 2. No
[] 2. No
7. Does this village have primary school?
[] 2. Yes, incomplete school (less than 5 levels)
[] 3. No primary school
[] 2. Rural with road
[] 3. Rural without road
1. Supervisor on district level
____ Name
____ Signature
2. Supervisor on province level
____ Name
____ Signature
3. Supervisor on central level
____ Name
____ Signature
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Province _ _
District _ _
Village _ _ _
EA. No. _ _
Building No. _ _ _ _
Household No. _ _ _
[] 2. Collective household
[] 2. Rural with road
[] 3. Rural without road
If HH continuous on next page put an ''X'' in this box []
B. For all persons in the household
Q2. Name and surname of household members ____
List names of all persons who are members of the HH. Start from the head of household.
Q3. Relationship to the head of household
[] 2. Husband/wife
[] 3. Son
[] 4. Son-in-law
[] 5. Parent/parent-in-law
[] 6. Grandchild
[] 7. Relative
[] 8. Non-relative
[] 2. Female
For children less than 12 months, enter "000"
[] 2. Married
[] 3. Divorced/separated
[] 4. Widowed
[] 5. Stay-together
[] 2. Other (Enter the country code in box 2 and go to Q9)
Enter the country code:
[] 02. China
[] 03. Myanmar
[] 04. Thailand
[] 05. Vietnam
[] 06. Other Asian
[] 07. Europe
[] 08. Africa
[] 09. Americas
[] 10. Australia/Oceania
[] 11. Other
Q8. Ethnic origin
[This question was asked of the person whose citizenship is Lao.]
Only Lao citizens need to answer this question.
Code list:
[] 02. Tai
[] 03. Phouthay
[] 04. Lue
[] 05. Ngoaun
[] 06. Yang
[] 07. Xaek
[] 08. Thaneua
[] 09. Khmou
[] 10. Pray
[] 11. Xingmoun
[] 12. Phong
[] 13. Thaen
[] 14. Oedou
[] 15. Bid
[] 16. Lamed
[] 17. Samtao
[] 18. Katang
[] 19. Makong
[] 20. Tri
[] 21. Yrou
[] 22. Triang
[] 23. Ta-oy
[] 24. Yae
[] 25. Brao
[] 26. Katu
[] 27. Harak
[] 28. Oy
[] 29. Griang
[] 30. Cheng
[] 31. Sadang
[] 32. Xuay
[] 33. Nhaheun
[] 34. Lavy
[] 35. Pacoh
[] 36. Khmer
[] 37. Toum
[] 38. Guan
[] 39. Moy
[] 40. Kree
[] 41. Hmong
[] 42. Ewmien
[] 43. Akha
[] 44. Pounoy
[] 45. Lahou
[] 46. Syla
[] 47. Hayi
[] 48. Lolo
[] 49. Hor
[] 50. Other
[] 51. No
[] 2. Christian
[] 3. Bahai
[] 4. Islam
[] 5. Other
[] 6. No-religion
_ _ Province
_ _ District
Code list:
[] 01. Cambodia
[] 02. China
[] 03. Myanmar
[] 04. Thailand
[] 05. Vietnam
[] 06. Other Asian
[] 07. Europe
[] 08. Africa
[] 09. Americas
[] 10. Australia/Oceania
[] 11. Other
Do you have any difficulty with the following activities?
[] 2. Yes, some difficulty
[] 3. Yes, a lot of difficulty
[] 4. Cannot do at all
[] 2. Yes, some difficulty
[] 3. Yes, a lot of difficulty
[] 4. Cannot do at all
[] 2. Yes, some difficulty
[] 3. Yes, a lot of difficulty
[] 4. Cannot do at all
[] 2. Yes, some difficulty
[] 3. Yes, a lot of difficulty
[] 4. Cannot do at all
[] 2. Yes, some difficulty
[] 3. Yes, a lot of difficulty
[] 4. Cannot do at all
[] 2. Yes, some difficulty
[] 3. Yes, a lot of difficulty
[] 4. Cannot do at all
[] 1. Since birth
[] 2. War
[] 3. Accident
[] 4. UXO
[] 5. Disease
[] 6. Other
C. For persons 6 and above
[Questions Q18-Q21 are asked of persons age 6 and above only]
Q18. Can you read and write with understanding?
[] 2. Yes, other
[] 3. Not at all
Q19. Have you ever attended school?
[] 2. Yes, study now
[] 3. Yes, left
Q20. What is your highest level of education achieved? _ _
Cost list:
[] 11. Grade 1
[] 12. Grade 2
[] 13. Grade 3
[] 14. Grade 4
[] 15. Grade 5
[] 16. Grade 6
[] 21. Lower secondary 1
[] 22. Lower secondary 2
[] 23. Lower secondary 3
[] 24. Lower secondary 4
[] 32. Upper secondary 1
[] 33. Upper secondary 2
[] 34. Upper secondary 3
[] 41. Vocation education first level
[] 42. Vocation education middle level
[] 43. Vocation education high level
[] 44. Graduate - degree holder
[] 45. Post graduate - master's degree
[] 46. Higher than post graduate
[] 99. Don't know
Q21. If code 41-46 in Q20, what is the main subject of study? _ _
Code list:
[] 21. Arts
[] 22. Humanities
[] 31. Social sciences
[] 32. Journalism and information
[] 34. Business and administration
[] 38. Law
[] 42. Life science
[] 44. Physical science
[] 46. Mathematics and statistics
[] 48. Computer
[] 52. Engineering and trade
[] 54. Manufacturing and processing
[] 58. Architecture and building
[] 62. Agriculture, forestry and fishing
[] 64. Veterinary
[] 72. Health
[] 76. Social services
[] 81. Personal services
[] 84. Transportation services
[] 85. Environmental protection
[] 86. Security services
D. For persons 10 and above
[Questions Q22-Q26 are asked of persons age 10 and above only]
Q22. Place of living at last census in March 2005
_ _ Province
_ _ District
Code list:
[] 01. Cambodia
[] 02. China
[] 03. Myanmar
[] 04. Thailand
[] 05. Vietnam
[] 06. Other Asian
[] 07. Europe
[] 08. Africa
[] 09. Americas
[] 10. Australia/Oceania
[] 11. Other
Q23. Main reason for moving here
[] 2. In search of employment
[] 3. Business
[] 4. Education
[] 5. Marriage
[] 6. Family moved
[] 7. Village move
[] 8. Other
Q24. What is your main activity in the last 12 months?
Code list:
[] 02. Private employee
[] 03. State enterprise employee
[] 04. Employer
[] 05. Own account worker
[] 06. Unpaid family worker
[] 07. International organization and NGO
[] 08. Unemployed
[] 09. Student
[] 10. Household duties
[] 11. Other
[Questions Q25-Q26 are asked of persons who answered codes 01-07 in Q24]
Q25. What is your main occupation in the last 12 months?
Q26. In what industry where you are working
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E. For women aged 15-49 years old (Directly ask female)
Q28. Have you ever given any live birth?
[] 2. No
(Continue to ask next female)
Number of children ever born alive
_ _ Female
_ _ Female
_ _ Female
Q32. How old were you when you gave your first live birth?
_ _
Particulars of last live births
_ _ Year
[] 2. Female
[] 2. No
F. Deaths in the last 12 months
Q36. Any deaths in the last 12 months
[] 2. No (Go to Q40)
[] 2. Female
Q39. Did she die while pregnant, while giving birth or within 42 days after giving birth?
[] 1. Yes
[] 2. No
G. Moved in during past 12 months
[] 2. No (Go to Q44)
_ _ Province
_ _ District
Code list:
[] 01. Cambodia
[] 02. China
[] 03. Myanmar
[] 04. Thailand
[] 05. Vietnam
[] 06. Other Asian
[] 07. Europe
[] 08. Africa
[] 09. Americas
[] 10. Australia/Oceania
[] 11. Other
Q43. Main reason for moving in
[] 2. In search of employment
[] 3. Business
[] 4. Education
[] 5. Marriage
[] 6. Family moved
[] 7. Village move
[] 8. Other
H. Moved out during past 12 months
[] 2. No (Got to Q49)
[] 2. Female
_ _ Province
_ _ District
Code list:
[] 01. Cambodia
[] 02. China
[] 03. Myanmar
[] 04. Thailand
[] 05. Vietnam
[] 06. Other Asian
[] 07. Europe
[] 08. Africa
[] 09. Americas
[] 10. Australia/Oceania
[] 11. Other
Q48. Main reason for moving out
[] 2. In search of employment
[] 3. Business
[] 4. Education
[] 5. Marriage
[] 6. Family moved
[] 7. Village move
[] 8. Other
Q49. What is the tenure status of the household?
[] 2. Rent - pay rent
[] 3. Rent - no pay rent
[] 4. Rent - employer provide free
[] 5. Other (e.g. homeless)
What are the main building materials used for this dwelling?
[] 2. Zinc
[] 3. Wood
[] 4. Bamboo
[] 5. Grass
[] 6. Other
[] 2. Wood
[] 3. Bamboo
[] 4. Other
[] 2. Concrete
[] 3. Wood
[] 4. Bamboo
[] 5. Other
Q53. Does this dwelling have electricity?
[] 2. Yes (share meter)
[] 3. Yes (own generator)
[] 4. No - use batteries
[] 5. No electric
Q54. What is the total area of the unit this household occupy in square metres? _ _ _
(Refer to records where available. Give a best guess if unsure)
Q55. How many rooms are there in this dwelling?
Exclude: toilet, bathroom, laundry
Number of rooms _ _ _
Q56.What is this household's main source of drinking water?
[] 2. Well/borehole protected
[] 3. Well/borehole unprotected
[] 4. River/stream/dam
[] 5. Mountain source
[] 6. Rain water
[] 7. Bottle/can water
[] 8. Tank
[] 9. Other
Q57. How far do you travel to this water source?
[] 2. Less than 200m
[] 3. 200m to 500m
[] 4. 500m to 1km
[] 5. More than 1km
Q58. What is the type of toilet facility mainly used by this household?
[] 2. Pit latrine ventilated
[] 3. Pit latrine other
[] 4. Composting toilet
[] 5. Bucket
[] 6. Hanging toilet/hanging latrine
[] 7. Other
Q59. What is he household's main source of energy for cooking?
[] 2. Paraffin/fuel
[] 3. Wood
[] 4. Coal
[] 5. Charcoal
[] 6. Sawdust
[] 7. Gas
[] 8. Other
Q60. What assets does this household own in working order?
Vehicles
[] No
[] No
[] No
[] No
[] No
[] No
[] No
[] No
[] No
[] No
[] No
[] No
[] No
[] No
[] No
Enumerator ____
Date ____/____/____
Supervisor ____
Date ____/____/____