Codes and Frequencies
An 'X' indicates the category is available for that sample
| Code | Label |
guatem
1994
|
guatem
2002
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 00 | NIU (not in universe) | X | X |
| 01 | Achi | · | X |
| 02 | Akateko | · | X |
| 03 | Awakateko | · | X |
| 04 | Ch'orti' | · | X |
| 05 | Chuj | · | X |
| 06 | Itza | · | X |
| 07 | Ixil | · | X |
| 08 | Jakalteko(popti) | · | X |
| 09 | Kaqchikel | X | X |
| 10 | K'iche' | X | X |
| 11 | Mam | X | X |
| 12 | Mopan | · | X |
| 13 | Poqomam | · | X |
| 14 | Poqomchi' | · | X |
| 15 | Q'anjob'al | · | X |
| 16 | Q'eqchi' | X | X |
| 17 | Sakapulteko | · | X |
| 18 | Sipakapense | · | X |
| 19 | Tektiteko | · | X |
| 20 | Tz'utujil | · | X |
| 21 | Uspanteko | · | X |
| 22 | Xinka | · | X |
| 23 | Garifuna | · | X |
| 24 | Other Mayan language | X | · |
| Code | Label |
guatem
1994
|
guatem
2002
|
| 25 | Spanish language | X | X |
| 26 | Other | X | X |
| 99 | Unknown | 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
MTONGGT indicates the respondent's mother tongue: the first language they learned to speak.
Universe
- Guatemala 1994: Persons age 3+
- Guatemala 2002: Persons age 3+
Availability
- Guatemala: 1994, 2002
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