Description

MIG1_1_SN indicates the person's region of residence 1 years ago within Senegal.

Click on the Source Variables tab for information on place of residence for each sample year. Source variables may contain more geographic unit detail but are not suitable for cross-temporal comparison.

Comparability — General

MIG1_1_SN is only available for the 2013 sample.

Where boundaries changed over time, units were harmonized to create units with boundaries that remain stable over time.

Boundary changes:

• In 2002 Matam was formed from parts of Saint Louis and Louga.
• In 2008 Kaffrine region split from Kaolack
• Also, there was a change in boundary between Fatick and Kaolack between the 2002 and the 2013 censuses
• In 2008 Kédougou region split from Tambacounda
• In 2008 Sédhiou region split from Kolda

Universe

Availability

• Senegal: 2013