Codes and Frequencies
An 'X' indicates the category is available for that sample
Code | Label |
boliv
2001
|
boliv
2012
|
---|---|---|---|
National language | |||
01 | Quechua | X | X |
02 | Aymara | X | X |
03 | Araona | · | X |
04 | Bésiro | · | X |
05 | Canichana | · | X |
06 | Cavineño | · | X |
07 | Cayubaba | · | X |
08 | Chácobo | · | X |
09 | Chimán | · | X |
10 | Ese Ejja | · | X |
11 | Guarasuawe | · | X |
12 | Guarayu | · | X |
13 | Itonama | · | X |
14 | Leco | · | X |
15 | Machajuyai-Kallawaya | · | X |
16 | Mojeño-Ignaciano | · | X |
17 | Mojeño-Trinitario | · | X |
18 | Mosetén | · | X |
19 | Movima | · | X |
20 | Tacana | · | X |
21 | Uruchipaya | · | X |
22 | Weenhayek | · | X |
23 | Yuracaré | · | X |
24 | Zamuco | · | X |
Code | Label |
boliv
2001
|
boliv
2012
|
25 | Spanish | X | X |
26 | Guarani | X | X |
27 | Other native language | X | X |
30 | Foreign language | X | · |
31 | German | · | X |
32 | Catalan | · | X |
33 | Chinese | · | X |
34 | Korean | · | X |
35 | French | · | X |
36 | Dutch | · | X |
37 | English | · | X |
38 | Italian | · | X |
39 | Japanese | · | X |
40 | Portugese | · | X |
41 | Russian | · | X |
42 | Swedish | · | X |
43 | Other foreign language | · | X |
97 | Does not speak | X | X |
98 | Unknown | · | X |
99 | NIU (not in universe) | X | · |
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Most IPUMS data transformations are performed using variable harmonization tables that specify how each value in the source data is recoded. Some variables also require programming logic in addition to the harmonization table. The harmonization documents for this variable are:
- Harmonization table
- No supplemental programming
- Instructions for interpreting harmonization documents
Description
MTONGBO indicates the language the respondent learned to speak as a child: the person's mother tongue.
Universe
- Bolivia 2001: Persons age 4+
- Bolivia 2012: All persons
Availability
- Bolivia: 2001, 2012

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