Comparability — Benin [top]

In 2013, the census question asked whether the household owns a motorcycle and considers only motorcycles in functional condition.

Comparability — Bolivia [top]

The 2001 sample indicates whether the household owned a motorcycle or motor-scooter. It included motorcycle/motor-scooter that are out-of-order because they are being repaired or for other reasons.

Comparability — Botswana [top]

In 2011, the census question inquiries whether any member of the household owns a motorbike in good working order.

Comparability — Brazil [top]

The 2010 sample asked whether the housing unit has a motorcycle for private use. The enumeration instructions indicate that motorcycles for professional occupations should be considered as long as they are also used to transport household residents.

Comparability — Burkina Faso [top]

The 2006 census asked for the number of working motorbikes in the household.

Comparability — Cambodia [top]

The 2008 and 2013 census questions specify the number of motorcycles owned by the household.

Comparability — Chile [top]

The 1970 census asked only about motorcycles available for use by the household; it excluded motorcycles that are broken or cannot be fixed. In 1982, 1992, and 2002, the motorcycle had to be for the exclusive private use of the household. Responses that referred to a motorcycle only for work use are excluded in 1992. The 2002 sample includes motorcycles along with motor scooters (moto) and mopeds (bicimoto).

Comparability — Colombia [top]

The 2005 census question specified how many motorcycles or motorbikes are owned by the household for private use.

Comparability — Costa Rica [top]

In 2011, the census question asked whether the dwelling has a motorcycle for private use, excluding those provided by an employer or used exclusively for work.

Comparability — Egypt [top]

The 1986 and 1996 census questions specified whether a motorcycle is owned as a means of transportation. The 2006 census question asked about the number of motorcycles owned.

Comparability — El Salvador [top]

The 1992 and 2007 samples ask about motorcycles or motor scooters.

Comparability — France [top]

The 2006 and 2011 samples ask about two-wheeled motor vehicles. Information is only available for overseas departments. In 2011, enumeration instructions indicate that motorcycles exclusively for professional use should not be counted.

Comparability — Haiti [top]

The 2003 census question asked whether a motorcycle was used by the housing unit.

Comparability — Honduras [top]

The 1988 census question specifies whether the household owns a motorcycle.

Comparability — Indonesia [top]

The 1976 census question asks if the household possesses a motorcycle.

Comparability — Iran [top]

The 2006 census question asks for ownership of a motorcycle, those with gearbox, and mopeds.

Comparability — Kenya [top]

The 2009 sample indicates whether the household owned a motorcycle.

Comparability — Liberia [top]

The 2008 sample asks if the household owns a motorcycle in working condition.

Comparability — Malawi [top]

The 1987 census question asks for the number of motorcycles in working condition belonging to any member of only the first dwelling within the household. Unharmonized source variables provide motorcycle availability for second and higher order dwellings in the sample. The 2008 census question asks whether the household has a motorcycle in working condition. The 2018 sample asks whether the household owns a motorcycle or scooter.

Comparability — Malaysia [top]

The 1980 sample asks about the number of motorcycles or scooters in the household. In 1991 and 2000, the census questions ask about the number of motorcycles or scooters available for use by the members of the household. The 1991 sample excluded motorcycles used for business only.

Comparability — Mozambique [top]

In 2007, the census question inquires if the household has a motorcycle. It includes only a motorcycle in working conditions.

Comparability — Nepal [top]

In 2011, this variable indicates whether a motorcycle was available for use by members of the household. The motorcycle had to be in working condition (or require only a simple repair), including those provided by the employer of any household member if it is available for their transportation purposes.

Comparability — Nicaragua [top]

The 2005 census question asked whether a household has a motorcycle, scooter or ATV for exclusive private use.

Comparability — Paraguay [top]

The Paraguay 1992 and 2002 samples indicate the availability of a motorcycle or motor scooter in the household. In 2002, the motorcycle had to be in working condition.

Comparability — Peru [top]

The 1993 data reports the possession of a motorcycle by the household as means of transportation.

Comparability — Philippines [top]

The census question in 2010 refers to a motorcycle or a tricycle in working condition, excluding those that are used only for business purposes.

Comparability — Rwanda [top]

The 2002 and 2012 census questions indicate how many motorcycles the household possesses. The 2012 sample requires the motorcycle to be in functioning condition.

Comparability — Senegal [top]

The 2002 data report whether anyone in the household owns a motorcycle or motor bicycle for transportation, while the 2013 data reports whether the household owns a motorcycle or a moped. The 2002 sample has a separate unharmonized variable for ownership of a motorcycle, scooter, or moped that is used as a means of production that is not integrated in MOTORCYCLE.

Comparability — Sierra Leone [top]

The 2004 census question asks whether the household owns a motorcycle in working condition.

Comparability — South Sudan [top]

The 2008 census question asked whether any member of the household owns a motorcycle or motor rickshaw.

Comparability — Sudan [top]

The 2008 census question asks whether any member of the household owns a motorcycle or motor rickshaw.

Comparability — Tanzania [top]

The 2012 census question asked if the household owns a motorcycle, Vespa, or tri-motorcycle in working condition.

Comparability — Thailand [top]

The 1970 and 1980 samples specify possession of a motorcycle for personal use and in good condition, or in the process of repair. The 1990 and 2000 samples ask about the number of motorcycles without reference to private use, although this may have been implied.

The universe for the 1970 sample is urban private non-mobile households, whereas the 1980, 1990, and 2000 samples include all private households.

Comparability — Togo [top]

This variable indicates whether any household member possessed a motorcycle. It also includes a motorcycle that can be repaired.

Comparability — Uganda [top]

In 2002, the question asked households whether they own a motorcycle as a means of transportation.

Comparability — Uruguay [top]

The 2006 and 2011 census indicate the number of motorcycles owned by the household, while mopeds are also included in 2011.

Comparability — Venezuela [top]

In 1990, the census question asks how many motorcycles or scooters are owned by the household. The 2001 sample indicates whether the household had a motorcycle for private use.

Comparability — Vietnam [top]

In 2001, the census question asked households whether they are using a motorcycle or motorbike, regardless of ownership. The 2019 sample reports on households owning a motorcycle, motorbike, or electric bike.

Comparability — Zambia [top]

In 2000 and 2010, the variable indicates whether the household has a motorcycle. The 2010 sample requires the motorcycle to be in functioning condition at the time of enumeration.