Sample characteristics: Greece

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

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.

Universe

Microdata are available for 25% of the population

Microdata are available for 10% of the population

Microdata are available for 100% of the population

Microdata are available for 100% of the
population

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)

All the proccessed data (10% of the total)

Systematic Sampling (random start 1 every 10 private
households)

Systematic Sampling (random start 1 every 10 private
households)

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

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

—

—

—

—

HOME |
GET
DATA | VARIABLES
| FAQ
| CONTACT
US | SEARCH

Copyright © Minnesota Population Center, University of
Minnesota