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Population bases and statistical provision: towards a more flexible future?
Chris W Smith1, Julie Jefferies
1National Statistics Centre for Demography, Office for National Statistics.
Population Trends
|August 2, 2006
Summary
Flexible population estimates are needed for a mobile society. This study recommends new definitions for
Area of Science:
- Demography
- Population Studies
- Statistical Methodology
Background:
- Modern societies require flexible population estimates due to increasing mobility.
- Current population data outputs may not meet diverse user needs.
- Distinctions between 'usual residence' and 'population present' bases are critical.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore challenges in defining 'the population' for statistical purposes.
- To propose recommended population definitions for enhanced data flexibility.
- To compare current census outputs with potential future adaptable outputs.
Main Methods:
- Literature review on population definition issues.
- Consultation with diverse data users.
- Analysis of 2001 Census output bases.
- Development of recommended flexible population definitions.
Main Results:
- Identified key issues in defining population bases.
- Proposed new definitions to support flexible population estimation.
- Demonstrated potential for more adaptable outputs compared to 2001 Census.
Conclusions:
- Recommended population definitions can significantly improve data flexibility.
- Adopting these definitions will better serve diverse needs in a mobile society.
- Future census outputs can be more adaptable with revised definitions.
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