STEP 10: Answer Questions 20 to 45 for each person aged 15 and over.
23. For women only:
How many children were ever born to this person?
Count all children including those who may have died since birth or who may now be living elsewhere. Do not include stillbirths.
[] None
Or
[] Number of children ____
Question 23: Number of births
Information on the number of children born to women is used to estimate the long-term growth of the population. Such information is also needed for understanding the difference in childbearing patterns between various social and economic groups.
Only complete this question for women who are 15 years of age and over. Mark the circle labelled None if the woman has never given birth to a live infant. Otherwise, enter the number of children born to her in the box provided. Do not count stillbirths, stepchildren, foster children or adopted children, but include children who are not now living, and those who are currently living somewhere else.