| Census characteristics |
| |
1971 |
1981 |
1991 |
2001 |
| Title of census |
National Population Housing Census 1971 |
National Population Housing Census 1981 |
National Population Housing Census 1991 |
National Population Housing Census 2001 |
| Census agency |
National Statistical Service of Greece |
National Statistical Service of Greece |
National Statistical Service of Greece |
National Statistical Service of Greece |
| Population universe |
The entire population of the country, including all households and dwellings. |
The entire population of the country, including all households and dwellings. |
The entire population of the country, including all households and dwellings. |
The entire population of the country, including all households and dwellings. |
| De jure or de facto |
De facto |
De facto |
De facto |
De facto |
| Enumeration unit |
Dwellings |
Dwellings |
Dwellings |
Dwellings |
| Census day |
March, 14 1971 |
April 5, 1981 |
March 17, 1991 |
March 18, 2001 |
| Field work period |
Mapping stage begins three to four months before the Census day. All the households are interviewed during the Census day |
Mapping stage begins three to four months before the Census day. All the households are interviewed during the Census day |
Mapping stage begins three to four months before the Census day. All the households are interviewed during the Census day |
Mapping stage begins three to four months before the Census day. All the households are interviewed during the Census day |
| Enumeration forms used |
P1 for private households |
P1 for private households |
P1 for private households |
P1 for private households |
| Type of field work |
Direct enumeration |
Direct enumeration |
Direct enumeration |
Direct enumeration |
| Respondent |
Head of the household |
Head of the household |
Head of the household |
Head of the household |
| Coverage |
100% |
100% |
100% |
100% |
| Microdata sample characteristics |
| |
1971 |
1981 |
1991 |
2001 |
| Microdata source |
National Statistical Service of Greece |
National Statistical Service of Greece |
National Statistical Service of Greece |
National Statistical Service of Greece |
| Sample design |
Systematic Sampling (random start, then 1 out of every 2.5 private households from the processed 25% households) by MPC. |
All the proccessed data (10% of the total) by NSSG |
Systematic Sampling (random start 1 every 10 private households) by MPC. |
Systematic Sampling (random start 1 every 10 private households) by MPC. |
| Sample universe |
Microdata are available for 25% of the population. |
Microdata are available for 100% of the population. |
Microdata are available for 100% of the population. |
Microdata are available for 100% of the population. |
| Sample unit |
Household |
Household |
Household |
Household |
| Sample fraction |
10% |
10% |
10% |
10% |
| Sample size (person records) |
845,473 |
923,108 |
969,407 |
1,028,899 |
| Sample weights |
Self-weighting (expansion factor=10) |
Self-weighting (expansion factor=10) |
Self-weighting (expansion factor=10) |
Self-weighting (expansion factor=10) |
| Units Identified in Microdata |
| |
1971 |
1981 |
1991 |
2001 |
| Dwellings |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Vacant units |
No |
No |
No |
No |
| Households |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Individuals |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Group quarters |
Not available in microdata sample |
Not available in microdata sample |
Not available in microdata sample |
Not available in microdata sample |
| Settled/Unsettled Population |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Special populations |
No |
No |
No |
No |
| Smallest geography |
Municipalities with 20,000+ population |
Municipalities with 20,000+ population |
Municipalities with 20,000+ population |
Municipalities with 20,000+ population |
| Unit Definitions (Census) |
| |
1971 |
1981 |
1991 |
2001 |
| Dwellings |
Separated space with independent access that serves as a human lodging |
Separated space with independent access that serves as a human lodging |
Separated space with independent access that serves as a human lodging |
Separated space with independent access that serves as a human lodging |
| Households |
Individuals living in the same dwelling and sharing at least one meal. |
Individuals living in the same dwelling and sharing at least one meal. |
Individuals living in the same dwelling and sharing at least one meal. |
Individuals living in the same dwelling and sharing at least one meal. |
| Group quarters |
Group of persons who share a common roof and food because of work, health, religion, etc. |
Group of persons who share a common roof and food because of work, health, religion, etc. |
Group of persons who share a common roof and food because of work, health, religion, etc. |
Group of persons who share a common roof and food because of work, health, religion, etc. |
| Unsettled population |
— |
— |
— |
— |
