Introduction and population data

After you have worked through this section of the learning unit, you should be able to:

identify problems with estimating the total population of South Africa
use the mid-year population estimates to find population figures for South Africa

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Study the introduction to chapter 5 and 5.1 of the textbook.

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Introduction

37,9 million

Correct.

The original figure was 37,9 million and after adjustments were made, it was estimated at 40,6 million.

42 million

Incorrect.

The original figure was 37,9 million and after adjustments were made, it was estimated at 40,6 million.

40,6 million

Incorrect.

The original figure was 37,9 million and after adjustments were made, it was estimated at 40,6 million.

The exclusion of the population of former homelands (Transkei, Bophuthatswana, Venda and Ciskei).

Illegal immigrants who do not wish to be identified.

People who do not wish to be counted for tax evasion reasons.

All of the above

Correct.

All these factors cause an underestimation of the population of South Africa.

None of the above

Incorrect.

All these factors cause an underestimation of the population of South Africa.