Codes and Frequencies
An 'X' indicates the category is available for that sample
| Code | Label |
papua
1980
|
|---|---|---|
| 01 | Pidgin | X |
| 02 | Motu | X |
| 03 | English | X |
| 04 | Enga | X |
| 05 | Melpa | X |
| 06 | Kuman | X |
| 07 | Kuanua | X |
| 08 | Huli | X |
| 09 | Mendi | X |
| 10 | Kate | X |
| 11 | Yabem | · |
| 12 | Tokples and others | 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
LANGPG2 indicates the language the respondent most often speaks when shopping at the market in Papua New Guinea.
Comparability — General
This variable is only available in the 1980 census. The census question refers to the language most often spoken when shopping at the market by each person aged 10 and older.
At separate variable, LANGPG1, indicates the language spoken at home.
Universe
- Papua New Guinea 1980: Urban persons age 10+
Availability
- Papua New Guinea: 1980
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