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:
Instructions for interpreting harmonization documents
Description
MIG1_1_MZ indicates the province of residence one year ago for persons in Mozambique.
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
The universe in the 2017 census is persons age 1+. In previous censuses, the universe is residents 1+.
