The reported undercount of 31% exceeds the previous record high by approximately 10 percentage points.
The 2022 South African census set the world record for the highest undercount among censuses with reported undercounts, as tracked by the United Nations Population Division.
Although the results were adjusted for this undercount, they remain more estimates than precise counts, leading to several anomalies.Conducting the census during the Covid-19 pandemic complicated both planning and execution.The data collection period was extended multiple times."As of two days ago, we found that a whole lot of really important data is not going to be released, and this adds to our concerns about the validity and the reliability of the census numbers.
This misallocation could result in funds being directed to areas that don't require them while leaving those in need underserved. He also points out that although the census is legally recognised as official statistics, it is currently not fit for purpose, a reality that contrasts with StatsSA's declarations.- Tom Moultrie, Professor of Demography – University of Cape Town
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