Description

MIG2_11_CM indicates the person's department of residence since the last census within Cameroon, which is 11 years ago. Migration department codes for MIG2_11_CM are compatible with codes for GEO2_CM.

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

Where boundaries changed over time, units were harmonized to create units with boundaries that remain stable over time. Boundary changes for MIG2_11_CM are too numerous to list here, but users should be aware that there were changes over time.

MIG2_11_CM is only available for the 1987 sample.

Universe

Availability

• Cameroon: 1987